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Markey, Moulton square off in first primary debate

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Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton squared off in the first of three debates in their Senate primary race. Moulton is challenging Markey for...

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  1. WWLP Springfield

    Markey and Moulton face off in first Mass. Senate debate (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, both Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, will participate in their first debate on Wednesday, July 8th.

  2. WWLP Springfield

    Seth Moulton faces incumbent Markey in U.S. Senate race (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    Learn about Representative Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts democratic primary race for U.S. Senate.

  3. WWLP Springfield

    Senator Ed Markey faces Moulton in Democratic primaries in Massachusetts (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    Learn more about Ed Markey in his bid for reelection in the democratic primary race for U.S. Senate.

  4. The Hill

    Markey, Moulton look to capitalize on anti-establishment mood in Massachusetts Democratic Senate debate (opens The Hill)

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    The two Democrats vying for Massachusetts’s Senate seat wrestled to position themselves as the challenger in this race during a Wednesday debate, amid a growing appetite from voters across the country for anti-establishment candidates. Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton launched his challenge for Sen.

  5. The Brunswick News

    Markey, Moulton face off in western Massachusetts primary debate (opens The Brunswick News)

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    Sen. Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton faced off Wednesday in a western Massachusetts primary debate, hitting on everything from Markey’s age to Moulton’s stance on trans athletes to President Trump and issues focused on the region. The debate aired…

  6. WWLP Springfield

    Markey and Moulton discuss Massachusetts' future in debate (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    In a highly anticipated debate held at the 22News broadcast studio, incumbent Senator Ed Markey and challenger Congressman Seth Moulton discussed their visions for Massachusetts' future.

  7. PolitiFact

    During their first debate in the Democratic Massachusetts U.S. Senate contest, Rep. Seth Moulton argued that it’s time to retire Sen. Ed Markey, who will soon turn 80. They talked about housing, Medicare for All and financial disclosures. The primary is Sept. 1. (opens PolitiFact)

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    Fact-checking Markey, Moulton in Massachusetts Senate debate

  8. GBH News

    First U.S. Senate debate between Markey and Moulton: Here are five takeaways (opens GBH News)

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    The debate between incumbent Ed Markey and challenger Seth Moulton to represent Massachusetts was held in Chicopee Wednesday.

  9. WHDH Boston

    Markey, Moulton square off in first primary debate (opens WHDH Boston)

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    Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton squared off in the first of three debates in their Senate primary race. Moulton is challenging Markey for...

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