Markey's first Congressional campaign manager on the secret to the senator's longevity
Sep 4, 2026
George Bachrach, who managed Markey's first run for Congress in 1976, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to reflect on the strategy and instincts that have powered Markey's 50-year career on Capitol Hill.
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AI GeneratedIncumbent Senator Ed Markey decisively defeated challenger Seth Moulton in the Democratic primary. In an interview, Markey's longtime ally George Bachrach explains that while age is a common political talking point, Massachusetts voters prioritized policy and ideology over the desire for younger leadership, contributing to a broader trend of incumbents winning their seats.