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Generational divide at forefront in New England Democratic primaries

Ed Markey defended his experience and argued that generational change should be judged by policy and ability to do the job.

Generational divide at forefront in New England Democratic primaries
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Luke Bronin defeated Rep. John Larson in a Connecticut Democratic primary, while Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton are competing in a Massachusetts primary framed around generational change. The article reports arguments from both Massachusetts candidates about leadership, age and policy.

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Massachusetts senator defending his seat in a Democratic primary

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Democratic House candidate who defeated John Larson in a Connecticut primary

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Seth Moulton
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Massachusetts representative challenging Ed Markey in a Democratic primary

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Joseph P. Kennedy III
Former U.S. Representative (D-MA)

Former challenger to Ed Markey

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Connecticut representative defeated in a Democratic primary

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