Gomez, Markey To Face Off In Second Senate Debate
The debate comes a day after a Suffolk University poll showed Markey has the backing of 48 percent of voters polled compared with 41 percent for Gomez.
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The debate comes a day after a Suffolk University poll showed Markey has the backing of 48 percent of voters polled compared with 41 percent for Gomez.
There's nothing as informative in a political campaign as a lively debate, and last night's showdown between Senate candidates Gabriel Gomez and Ed Markey certainly fit the bill.
Democrat Edward Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez clashed in their first debate in Massachusetts' special U.S. Senate election Wednesday, sparring on abortion, national security and gun issues.
Tonight at 7pm will be your first chance to really assess who Ed Markey and Gabriel Gomez are and what they believe. Watch on WBZ-TV, listen on WBZ NewsRadio 1030, and stream live on CBS Boston.com.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Joe Mathieu takes a look at tonight's first debate in the U.S. Senate race.
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U.S. Senate candidates Ed Markey and Gabriel Gomez will participate in a live debate on WBZ-TV Wednesday, June 5, from 7-to-8 p.m.
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Top audio clips from each week, as selected by WBZ News Editor Dave Mager.
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