Sen. Markey, Rep Moulton clash over explosive Epstein-related claims in heated debate
Moulton cited newly released Jeffrey Epstein files, and Markey countered with claims that Moulton accepted more than $350,000 in corporate campaign money.
- Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and challenger Rep. Seth Moulton clashed during a heated Democratic Senate debate on Monday night, trading sharp personal attacks over age, military policy, finances, and ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Moulton accused Markey of having ties to Jeffrey Epstein, citing newly released documents; Markey's campaign dismissed the allegation as a "lie" and a "Trumpian" smear tactic designed to distract from policy.
- Candidates traded accusations over campaign finance and military record; Markey alleged Moulton received more than $350,000 in corporate PAC money, while Moulton questioned Markey's family finances and criticized his 2002 Iraq war authorization vote.
- Debating term limits, Moulton argued officials cling to power too long and advocated for age restrictions; Markey countered that "ideas, not age" determine effectiveness, saying "we have term limits, they're called elections."
- While both candidates claimed the "progressive Democrat" mantle, Markey cited endorsements from Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, while Moulton promoted his affordability agenda ahead of the Massachusetts primary.
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Moulton doubles down on Epstein-related attacks on Markey
Sen. Ed Markey, who called for the release of the Epstein files, has adamantly denied ever knowing or working with the notorious sex offender. The post Moulton doubles down on Epstein-related attacks on Markey appeared first on Boston.com.
‘Absolutely Reprehensible’: Dem Senate Debate Turns Nasty As Incumbent Is Accused of Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) attacked incumbent Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) during their most recent debate, claiming that Markey had ties to convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein. Moulton, who is trying to oust the progressive incumbent in the Massachusetts Democratic Party primary, was pressed by the moderators to back up his claims, which Markey called “absolutely reprehensible.” The exchange took place as the two candidates were given time to ask eac…
Markey and Moulton traded fiery accusations during Monday's debate. Here are the facts
There was no love lost between the two men vying to represent Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, as they traded charges and counter-charges, using words like "reprehensible," "sexist" and "character assassination."
Seth Moulton Tried to Link Ed Markey to Jeffrey Epstein
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) made a vague claim in the Democratic U.S. Senate debate last night that Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) appeared in files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Boston Globe reports. Asked by Reilly to provide “more specifics,” Moulton charged that Markey had links to “one of Epstein’s pals,” without providing […]
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