Here’s What People Are Saying About Seth Moulton’s 2020 Campaign

Here’s What People Are Saying About Seth Moulton’s 2020 Campaign

“Moulton Campaigned On Themes Of Strengthening National Defense And Promoting Public Service”..”Long List Of Accomplishments”...”A Real American Hero”...”Thank You Rep. Seth Moulton For Running.”... A Rising Star In The Democratic Party”
 
VIDEO: MSNBC on Seth's DNC Speech
 
New York Times Headline: Seth Moulton Ends 2020 Presidential Campaign with a Warning

 

The Boston Globe: After Seth Moulton Drops Out of Race, He Has No Regrets

 

MSNBC (Video): “[Seth has] been touted as a rising star in the Democratic Party”

New York Times: “A combat veteran who served in the Iraq War, Mr. Moulton campaigned on themes of strengthening national defense and promoting public service, and criticizing Mr. Trump for damaging the country’s most vital alliances. In May, he revealed that he struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from war, and called for new policies to attend to the mental health issues of soldiers and veterans. Stanley McChrystal, the retired general who led American forces in Afghanistan, endorsed Mr. Moulton’s campaign.”

Boston Globe: “As he criss-crossed America, he found a profound disconnect between the media world and the real world. He said his Serve America initiative to increase awareness of and participation in national service was very popular with ordinary folks if not the media...Moulton shrugs criticism off, noting that most of the people in John Kennedy’s book ‘Profiles in Courage,’ indeed many of the people given the award named for that book, defied their own party to do what they think is right. He’s got a point. When the loud and proud congresswomen nicknamed The Squad threw some shade on Pelosi, they were hailed as courageous truth-tellers by other progressives. When Moulton argued that Pelosi and her leadership team, almost entirely men, had run the party into the ground and presided over historic losses, he was dismissed as sexist and ageist. The double standard is glaring, and it blinds a lot of progressives when it comes to Moulton. After all, he has been outspoken in calling for President Trump’s impeachment, while Pelosi has demurred. So, who’s the real progressive?”

ABC News: “Combat veteran Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., who wanted to add ‘president’ to his long list of accomplishments -- four tours of duty in Iraq, three Harvard degrees, four years in the U.S. Congress -- announced on Friday that he's dropping out of the 2020 presidential race...During his 123-day presidential bid, Moulton campaigned in nine states where he held at least 56 events and focused mostly on national security, national service and mental health. The Bronze Star recipient brought an unmatched passion for service to the 2020 presidential race by continuously hosting veteran and military themed events: roundtables with JROTC students, military family groups, town halls with veterans, American Legion and VFW visits and most recently, Moulton visited the Veterans Community Project, a Kansas City based nonprofit that builds tiny houses for homeless veterans….Opening up about his own experience with PTS (post-traumatic stress), Moulton launched a ‘Veterans Mental Health’ tour and released a mental health plan that advocated for a national mental health hotline, routine mental health check-ups for active duty military personnel and veterans, and called for funding for yearly mental health screenings for high schoolers. Moulton also used these past four months, in part, to repeatedly point out President Trump’s lack of military experience, with the most recent comment being at the Iowa State Fair last week when a fairgoer yelled ‘Go Trump!’ and the Marine replied ‘If you want a draft dodger, he’s your guy.’”

CNN: “Moulton has told staff and friends that he plans to continue pushing the Democratic Party on issues that motivated his campaign, like issues facing veterans, the need to incentivize national service and the importance of a comprehensive strategy around national defense Those efforts will commence on Monday when Moulton hosts a town hall for veterans in Fairfax, Virginia, alongside General Stanley McChrystal, a military leader who endorsed Moulton's 2020 bid. Aides to the congressman said they hope that he could be in line for a host of administration posts, should a Democrat in the White House in 2020, including secretary of veterans affairs, defense secretary and United Nations ambassador.”

NBC News: “‘I will continue to fight for a new generation of leadership in our party and our country,’ the Iraq War veteran [said] in remarks to a Democratic National Committee meeting in San Francisco. ‘And most of all, I will be campaigning my a-- off for whoever wins our nomination in 2020.’ For Moulton, the campaign had presented an opportunity to raise his profile a little bit, create a larger network of donors and — his allies clearly hope — put himself in position to possibly join the administration if a Democrat wins the presidency.”

Buzzfeed: “Moulton, a Massachusetts Democrat, rose to some prominence in politics for recruiting other Afghanistan and Iraq War veterans to run for Congress over the last few elections.”

Washington Examiner: “Through his presidential campaign, Moulton condemned the Democratic Party’s move leftward, opened up about his challenges with post-traumatic stress disorder, and challenged former Vice President Joe Biden to apologize for his Iraq War vote. In May, Moulton said that the U.S. is not a socialist country and that a socialist candidate would not win the presidential race.”

POLITICO: “The three-term congressman plans to say in a speech later on Friday that he feels confident that he ‘raised issues that are vitally important to the American people and our future,’  and he will pledge to campaign vigorously for the eventual Democratic nominee.”

Bloomberg: “Moulton is an Iraq War veteran and focused his campaign on national security issues. That earned him the endorsement of retired General Stanley McChrystal, who led U.S. forces in Afghanistan.”

 

Robert Wolf @RobertWolf32: Thank you ⁦@sethmoulton⁩ for being a strong voice on issues such as fun reform & healthcare. Thank you for spearheading Serve America promoting veteran candidates.

 

Charlotte Clymer @cmclymer: In my brief discussion with Congressman @SethMoulton in June, in which I expressed disagreements with him, he carefully listened to what I had to say and meaningfully engaged. I greatly appreciate his service to our country, past and ongoing. He's a fantastic human being.

 

Willie Geist @WillieGeist: [Moulton is] a United States Marine who chose military service after graduating from Harvard. He was a platoon leader during his four tours in Iraq, during which he earned the Bronze Star and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for Valor.

 

Elise Jordan @Elise_Jordan: Of all the military vets turned politicians, Moulton’s service is among the most impressive and intense - Marine infantry entering Baghdad, battles of Najaf and Nasiriyah, tribal liaison during Anbar Awakening.

 

Mia Farrow @MiaFarrow: Rep. Seth Moulton is a US Marine veteran who served 4 tours of duty in Iraq. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for valor. He "fearlessly exposed himself to enemy fire" as his platoon was pinned down under heavy fire. Awarded Bronze Star

 

Roger Dean Huffstetler: @rdhjr: Truman once said that if you want a friend in politics, get a dog but that’s just not true. @sethmoulton is my friend, & I’m proud of the attention his service-oriented campaign brought to a national service plan, post-traumatic stress recovery, and national security. Semper Fi!

 

Pam Kieth @PamKeithFL: @sethmoulton Best wishes on your forward journey. Thank you for being an important voice in our debate. Fair winds and following seas.

 

Lee 8772 @Lee8772: @sethmoulton Thank you for all your service to US. You're young, so please don't give up. America is going to need great leaders...stick with US.

 

Travis Akers @TravisAkers: Thank you Rep. Seth Moulton for running & using your voice to raise awareness for #PTSD-related issues & the need for expanded mental health programs in the United States. I know as a fellow veteran, @sethmoulton will continue fighting for those who have worn our nation's cloth.

 

Laurie Ruettiman @lruettimann: Hey @sethmoulton I was proud to donate to your race because I like what you have to say about veterans issues, the Middle East, and a new generation of leadership. Whatever happens next, good luck.

 

Lauren Young @ThisIsLaurenY: Thank you to Seth Moulton for running a great campaign. He and his incredible team brought important issues to the national stage and they should be very proud! @sethmoulton is still one to watch

 

Carlos Cardona @NhCardona603: Thank you @sethmoulton for running and showing America that it is about all of us, not just some of us. Thank you for your service. #nhpolitics #fitn

 

Jason Cipriano @iamjasoncip: Wishing the best for @sethmoulton - he brought a different (and needed) perspective to the campaign. Enjoyed meeting him/ hearing his vision for the country.  I'm confident he will continue to serve as a driving force in our democracy for years to come. #politics @mattcorridoni

 

John Delaney @JohnDelaney: .@sethmoulton served four tours of duty and is a true American patriot, you [Trump] are a coward.

 

Pete Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg: .@sethmoulton is a patriot who defended our nation and our values as a Marine and as a Congressman. He understands the urgency of this moment, and I'm grateful for his voice and for his service.

 

Tim Ryan @TimRyan: Seth Mouton:
-Seven years in the Marine Corps
-Captain Rank
-Two Bronze Stars
-Navy and Marine Corps Commendation with Valor
-Dedicated public servant in the U.S. House

Donald Trump:
-Cameos in 12 films and 14 television series
-Failed steak business
-Very tiny hands

 

Andrew Yang @AndrewYang: Congrats and thank you @sethmoulton for fighting for our country and for better treatment of veterans in particular.  Many more fights ahead.

 

Beto O'Rourke @BetoORourke: .@SethMoulton is a real American hero; and I know his service to our country has only begun. Thank you, Congressman, for showing the courage to open up about post-traumatic stress on this campaign—and for all of your leadership.

 

Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar: Whether it's his tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine, or his time in the House representing Massachusetts, @SethMoulton has served, and continues to serve, his country and his community with honor. Thanks for your good work Seth but I will miss you in those New Hampshire parades!

 

John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang: Seth Moulton is someone who served in the US military, didn’t inherit everything from his dad, lacks a 40 yr history of documented racism and actually gives a damn about the people who will be hurt by the stock crashes you inspire.

 

Peter Alexander @PeterAlexander: For the record: Seth Moulton is a former Marine, an Iraq War veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star for valor after he “fearlessly exposed himself to enemy fire” during weeks-long battles with Iraqi insurgents in 2003 and 2004.

 

Jamie Primak @JamiePrimak: Hi @realDonaldTrump - @sethmoulton is a US Marine veteran who served 4 tours of duty in Iraq. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for valor. He "fearlessly exposed himself to enemy fire" as his platoon was pinned down under heavy fire. Awarded Bronze Star

 

Joe Walsh @walshfreedom: .@sethmoulton received the Bronze Star for valor for “fearlessly exposing himself to enemy fire” in battles against Iraqi insurgents. Donald Trump made up “bone spurs” to avoid service in Viet Nam.

 

Ted Lieu @TedLieu: Hey @realDonaldTrump, the Dow actually dropped over 623 points today.
Also, @sethmoulton served in combat & received a bronze star. You received fake deferments because of your daddy. In other words, Rep Moulton remains a hero. And you remain a frickin coward. #FridayThoughts