Fighting for the Progressive CrownIn the second of three scheduled debates, Markey suggested that Moulton has been profiting from donations made by defense contractors, while Moulton asserted that Markey had connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Markey, who turned 80 in July, and Moulton, who is 47, actually argued over who is the most progressive. Getty Images Massachusetts Senate Democrats Battle For Title Of Most ProgressivePublic Broadcasting Station WBUR reported, "When asked by the moderators, both candidates claimed the mantle of 'progressive Democrat.'" Speaking of moving, Moulton, of Salem, Massachusetts, also accused Markey of living in Maryland while claiming to reside in Malden, Massachusetts. New Bedford Mayors New Bedford has had 49 different mayors, along with two acting mayors and one interim mayor.