An 80-year-old senator is asking for six more years — and pitching himself as revolutionary

Sen. Ed Markey leans into revolutionary imagery and progressive allies (Sanders, Warren) to cast himself as the anti‑establishment elder statesman.
Rep. Seth Moulton frames his bid as generational change and practical results, often invoking his role as a dad and future-focused priorities.
Many voters say the primary feels driven more by ambition, power plays and personality than clear ideological differences — and even what “progressive” means is fuzzy.