Democrat Markey in Massachusetts Senate debate
(Reuters) - Democratic congressman Ed Markey, who has a strong lead in the polls over Republican rival Gabriel Gomez in the race for Massachusetts' open seat in the Senate, rebuffed criticism and embraced his liberal base in a debate against his opponent on Wednesday. Full story
Senator: Let police collect DNA samples
The top Republican in the Massachusetts Senate is urging his fellow lawmakers to begin allowing police to collect DNA samples from anyone arrested of a serious crime. Full story
Mass. Senate approves $34 billion spending plan
The Massachusetts Senate has given final approval to its version of the state budget, setting the stage for negotiations with the House over the $34 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Full story
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Race is on for Mass. US Senate seat
Democrat Ed Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez will face off for the Massachusetts Senate seat, formerly held by current Secretary of State John Kerry. NECN's Justin Michaels reports.
First Read Minute: Battle lines drawn in the Bay State
The results from the special Massachusetts Senate primaries are in! NBC’s Mark Murray and Domenico Montanaro report in the Democratic primary Congressman Ed Markey defeated Congressman Stephen Lynch, and former Navy SEAL-turned-businessman Gabriel Gomez beat his opponents in the Republican primary.
Gomez would vote for background checks, against assault weapons ban
Gabriel Gomez, the newly elected GOP nominee to fill the open Massachusetts Senate seat, joins The Daily Rundown to discuss where he stands on gun control, immigration, and other big ticket issues facing the senate.
Massachusetts Senate primary takes an interesting turn
The Daily Rundown’s Chuck Todd talks about the race between Republican Gabriel Gomez and Rep. Ed Markey.
Bay State primary battle rages
Chuck talks with candidates in the Massachusetts Senate primary today including Republican candidates Gabriel Gomez, former US Atty. Michael Sullivan, and State Rep. Dan Winslow, and a spokesman from Democrat Stephen Lynch’s campaign.
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