In Las Vegas, a Massachusetts congressman weighing a presidential bid looks to cast himself as an

[TexasTowelie]

In Las Vegas, a Massachusetts congressman weighing a presidential bid looks to cast himself as an outsider


Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton is a relative unknown among possible presidential contenders, especially outside of his home state of Massachusetts — and he knows it. But across a four-state listening tour weaving through early primary locations, he’s sought to cast himself as a political outsider in a pitch he’s making directly to voters.

“I’ve always been an outsider,” Moulton said. “I’ve always been willing to take on the Washington establishment. That’s been true in almost everything I’ve done, and I’m someone who doesn’t have a long political history. But I am someone who believes in this country.”

The 40-year-old Moulton has yet to make a firm decision on whether he’ll throw his hat in the 2020 ring, but nonetheless has spent the last several weeks hitting the campaign trail, testing the waters among a handful of key voting groups.

His first constituency: veterans. A former marine, Moulton served four tours of duty in Iraq between 2003 and 2008, fighting a war he said “showed him the best and worst of America.” Now a U.S. congressman, he’s sought to connect with the group at the grassroots level.

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[OnDoutside]

1. Well he is 100% correct about the outsider bit ! Seriously though,

On what planet does this seem wise ?

[TexasTowelie]

2. Other than to add geographic or racial/gender balance to a ticket,

I don't see whee Moulton would add much to anyone's campaign. With Massachusetts already being a blue state, even that wouldn't result in anything that would bring in Electoral College votes. Moulton would be better served by remaining on the sidelines until he has a greater national profile.

[marylandblue]

4. I think guys like Moulton and Ryan are just trying to raise their profile

To be in a better position to run for Senator or Governor later.

[MrsCoffee]

6. Oh, they've raised their profile alright.

Probably not in the ways they intended.

[MrsCoffee]

3. Another straight to the bottom of my list.

[BlueFlorida]

5. Yes

Definitely not one of the top contenders.

[Green Line]

7. He's my congressman

and he goes straight to the bottom on my list too.