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Rep. Moulton, Deaton clash over Trump in fiery Massachusetts Senate debate

Moulton criticized Deaton's connection to Trump and outlined his positions on immigration and aid to Israel.

Rep. Moulton, Deaton clash over Trump in fiery Massachusetts Senate debate
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Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton and Republican Senate candidate John Deaton clashed over President Trump, immigration and foreign aid during a Massachusetts Senate debate; incumbent Ed Markey did not attend.

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Democratic Senate candidate and debate participant

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Ed Markey
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Massachusetts senator and incumbent who missed the debate

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Massachusetts senator whom Deaton previously challenged

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Seth Moulton and John Deaton Debate in Massachusetts Senate Primary

Outlets agree Seth Moulton and John Deaton debated in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate primary, with incumbent Ed Markey absent. Center outlets cover exchanges about Markey, immigration and other issues, while one also fact-checks claims; right-leaning outlets emphasize the clash over Trump and immigration, including Moulton’s criticism of Deaton’s connection to Trump.

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