Brown, Warren fire away over voting, work records

In their second debate, Senator Brown vigorously attacked Elizabeth Warren’s legal work on behalf of corporations, while she blasted votes he took in lockstep with GOP leadership.

With David Gregory of NBC News at moderator, Senator Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren debated at UMass Lowell.

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With David Gregory of NBC News at moderator, Senator Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren debated at UMass Lowell.

The hourlong debate, the second of four, skipped quickly from issue to issue. Above, Brown makes a point.

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The hourlong debate, the second of four, skipped quickly from issue to issue. Above, Brown makes a point.

At times, policy took a back seat to sniping over some political flash points. Above, Warren answered a question.

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At times, policy took a back seat to sniping over some political flash points. Above, Warren answered a question.

Both candidates were aggressive, while often complaining that they were being misrepresented by their opponent.

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Both candidates were aggressive, while often complaining that they were being misrepresented by their opponent.

Audience members arrived at UMass Lowell’s Tsongas Center before the event.

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Audience members arrived at UMass Lowell’s Tsongas Center before the event.

Supporters for each candidate were outside.

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Supporters for each candidate were outside.

Attendees of all ages were showing their colors.

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Attendees of all ages were showing their colors.

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