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Poll suggests why Moulton trails Markey in U.S. Senate race
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Key Points:
- A new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll shows Sen. Ed Markey leading Rep. Seth Moulton by nearly 2 to 1 among likely Democratic primary voters in Massachusetts' U.S. Senate race, with Markey at 60% support and Moulton at 32%.
- Markey is viewed as the more progressive and liberal candidate, credited for his experience, honesty, intelligence, and work ethic, while Moulton is seen as more energetic and representing a younger generation of leadership.
- The poll, conducted from August 5-12 with 800 registered voters (445 Democratic primary voters), indicates a significant increase in Markey’s lead compared to a July University of New Hampshire poll that showed only a 6% advantage.
- Moulton has made Markey’s age (80) a central campaign issue, advocating for generational change and term limits, while Markey, who has served in Congress for decades, pledged July that this would be his final term.
- The final debate between Markey and Moulton is scheduled for August 17, ahead of the September 1 primary, with early and mail-in voting already underway.
