Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders
The campaign of U.S. Sen. Edward Markey says he is focused on the government shutdown in response to the announcement that Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton would run for his seat next year. Moulton tells The Associated Press that Democrats across Massachusetts believe a lot of people aren’t fighting hard enough. Moulton released a video Wednesday saying it’s time for a new generation of leadership. Markey would be 80 before his third six-year term would begin if he’s reelected and says he feels “energized.” Moulton’s announcement puts the Massachusetts race among the most anticipated primary contests in the country, pitting two of the heavily Democratic state’s top politicians against each other. Rep. Ayanna Pressley has not ruled out launching a Democratic bid as well.