 A big part of why I'm running comes back to my experience in the war. I did four tours in Iraq and I felt that I saw some of the consequences of failed leadership in Washington when I was there. Political newcomer and former Marine Seth Moulton has his aim on a new target, a seat in Congress, and one of the hottest races in the base state. I believe that it's time not just for a few new leaders in Washington, but for a new generation of leadership. The 36-year-old Marblehead native shocked the country when he unceded nine-turned Democrat incumbent John Tierney. Democrat Republican independent, I want to be a congressman for the entire district and I want to show that to people and you show that by earning their trust and respect. The showdown against Republican Richard Tse has not been easy. The two have sparred over a range of issues, from veteran benefits to affordable health care. There's a lot of momentum and enthusiasm out there for change, for someone who's not a career politician, someone who's not just going to be part of this broken Congress. There's so many things that I want to do here as a next congressman, but I don't think I'd be running if not for that experience in the war. One that he's been quite modest about, Moulton received not one, but two medals of heroism while serving in Iraq. It's not about bragging about that stuff. We just were fighting for our country and for the people next to us. And now his target is to convince voters. I believe our generation can lead our country to a country that's more service-oriented, that's less partisan, that's more pragmatic, that's going to set the example for our kids and our grandkids and set a strong example for freedom and democracy around the globe.