Seth Moulton and John Deaton debate without Ed Markey in Massachusetts Senate race
The candidates sparred over immigration, offshore wind and Trump, while Deaton said Moulton has passed no major bill in 12 years.
- On Tuesday, Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton and Republican trial attorney John Deaton met for a rare pre-primary debate in Massachusetts, clashing over immigration policy while incumbent Senator Ed Markey declined to participate.
- Missing from the studio was Senator Markey, the 79-year-old incumbent whom both candidates seek to unseat; Deaton labeled him a "coward" for skipping the event.
- Sparring over immigration policy, Moulton called to abolish and prosecute Immigration and Customs Enforcement , while Deaton dismissed those calls as election-year "slogans" and rejected Moulton's attempts to link him to Donald Trump.
- Focusing on the incumbent's 50-year tenure, Deaton insisted "Markey needs to go," while Moulton emphasized "it's time for a new generation of leadership" to replace the existing playbook.
- Voters will ultimately decide between the candidates in the Sept. 1 primary and November election, testing whether this rare debate can shift Massachusetts' traditional political landscape.
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NEW: Massachusetts Candidates Go Head-To-Head In Fiery Senate Debate
The Massachusetts Senate primary debate on Tuesday night showcased a stark clash between Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton and Republican attorney John Deaton. The absence of the incumbent, Sen. Ed Markey, loomed large over the event. Markey, a seasoned politician first elected to the House in 1976, remains a favorite among progressive voters in the state. Yet, without his presence, the platform became a battleground for the two candidates vying to d…
Massachusetts Senate candidates trade sharp attacks in fiery debate as incumbent Markey skips event
Rep. Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton clashed over Trump, immigration and Israel in a fiery Massachusetts Senate debate as Sen. Ed Markey skipped the event.
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