senate debate

Brown, Warren hit hard on taxes and allegiances

In their first debate tonight, Senator Scott Brown and rival Elizabeth Warren clashed on taxes, women’s issues, and her Native American heritage.

Senator Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren met Thursday night for the first of four debates.

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Senator Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren met Thursday night for the first of four debates.

The rivals clashed clashed on taxes, women’s issues, and Warren's Native American heritage.

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The rivals clashed clashed on taxes, women’s issues, and Warren's Native American heritage.

Brown and Warren shook hands before the debate.

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Brown and Warren shook hands before the debate.

Warren addressed the media after the debate.

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Warren addressed the media after the debate.

Sen. Brown arrived at the studios of WBZ-TV for the debate.

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Sen. Brown arrived at the studios of WBZ-TV for the debate.

Brown said this week he planned to use the debate to highlight the differences between his and Warren's political philosophies.

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Brown said this week he planned to use the debate to highlight the differences between his and Warren's political philosophies.

Warren was accompanied by her husband, Bruce Mann.

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Warren was accompanied by her husband, Bruce Mann.

Warren greeted supporters before entering the studio.

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Warren said she planned to underscore where she and Brown would diverge on votes she considered important for the state.

Supporters of both sides waited for the candidates to arrive.

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Supporters of both sides waited for the candidates to arrive.

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