Markey, Moulton Clash Over ICE, Trans Athletes in Final Sept. 1 Primary Debate

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 21

Massachusetts Democrats Ed Markey and Seth Moulton used their final Senate primary debate to argue who would push a more progressive agenda before the Sept. 1 vote.
On transgender athletes, both said biological males should be allowed in women’s sports, but Markey attacked Moulton over his 2-year-old remarks about his daughters, prompting Moulton to apologize.
On immigration, both called for abolishing ICE; Moulton labeled the agency corrupt and urged prosecutions, while Markey said he had opposed its creation from the start.
The candidates also competed to cast Trump and the Democratic establishment as failures: Markey called for Trump’s impeachment, while Moulton faulted Chuck Schumer and party leaders for weak resistance.
The debate widened into party direction and age, with both embracing a leftward shift, while 80-year-old Markey defended seeking another term against Moulton’s call for term and upper age limits.