The two Democratic candidates in the special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts argued bitterly over their Congressional voting records for much of an hour long debate Tuesday night in Springfield.
Representative Stephen Lynch and Representative Edward Markey slammed each other over votes on issues including homeland security, healthcare reform, and free trade. At one point, Lynch called Markey a “ liar” after Markey claimed Lynch had opposed the federal bailout of the auto industry in 2008.
Markey accused Lynch of deliberately distorting votes Markey had cast to make it appear Markey is weak on homeland security. Polls show Markey continues to be the front runner in the race that has turned nasty just in the closing days.
