October 11, 2014 — As first dates go, this one seemed to hold some promise.
Seth Moulton, the upstart Democrat congressional candidate who defeated incumbent John Tierney in the Democratic primary, traveled to Gloucester this week to meet with about 15 fishermen and fishing advocates at the offices of the Northeast Seafood Coalition.
In a wry turn of events so deep into a campaign, Moulton didn't seem to arrive with the overt motive of courting votes. Instead, the first-time candidate seemed to be courting information, seeking the perspective of the fishermen and advocates on the complex science and policy issues involved in the management of the Northeast multi-species groundfish fishery.
Moulton didn't show up with a five-point plan to save the fishery or a bag full of promises. The only promises he made were to listen to what the fishermen have to say and — if elected over Republican opponent Richard Tisei — be a hands-on advocate with a congressional staff that would include one position dedicated to fishing issues.
"I don't walk in a room proclaiming I'm an expert," Moulton told those assembled around the long table in the coalition's conference room Wednesday night. "My background, education-wise from my undergraduate years, is in science. I'll take the time to understand the science so I can be your best advocate. But my purpose here tonight is really to listen."
Read the full story at the Gloucester Daily Times