Massachusetts congressman drops out of presidential race
Seth Moulton is the third Democratic presidential candidate to drop out of the race in the past week
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"It's just patently false that we're planning to fire half of our staff," says Democratic Party presidential candidate
DNC announces candidates participating in first Democratic primary debates
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Barr needs to resign, 2020 Democratic hopeful Seth Moulton says
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Rep. Seth Moulton: We need to take on Trump
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his calls for Attorney General William Barr to resign, and how he is working to differentiate himself in a crowded Democratic primary field.
Iraq war veteran joins 2020 race
Political analyst Jon Keller from CBS Boston joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero on "Red and Blue" to discuss Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton's entrance into the 2020 race and why he thinks he can beat President Trump.
Rep. Seth Moulton joins presidential race
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is the 20th candidate joining the Democratic race for president in 2020. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss the 40-year-old Marine Corps veteran's bid for the presidency.
Rep. Seth Moulton becomes 20th Democratic presidential candidate
The 40-year-old Democrat and former Marine hopes to claim national security as his signature issue
Rep. Moulton considering running for president on national security platform
"I'm going to see if by joining this race I can add something to the conversation," says Massachusetts Democrat
Rep. Moulton criticized at town hall for opposing Pelosi
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Democratic Reps. Bustos, Moulton, Tim Ryan call on party to refocus on working class
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At least 2 Democrats boycott moment of silence for Vegas shooting
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7/28/17: The Takeout
In today's episode of "The Takeout," CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News Political Director Steve Chaggaris sit down with Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts.
Moulton wants new Democratic leadership before 2018 midterms
On "The Takeout:" Moulton says current leaders aren't "the right thing right now for the party"
Preview: "The Takeout" 7/28
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) tells CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris that Democrats need a new generation of leaders before the 2018 midterm elections.
Dem, GOP reps. explain their objections to Trump's travel ban
Democrat Seth Moulton and Republican Charlie Dent join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the executive order
Democrats react to ban
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) joined CBSN to discuss Democrats' reaction to President Trump's travel ban.
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California's top public health official resigns
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