We have seen a lot of ups and downs in the Latino Community. None more stark than the last 3. 5 years. Donald trump his administration have pursued an allout assault on latino communities, from the moment he came down that golden escalator saying he was going to take on the mexican rapists. It started the moment he announced his presidency. Feeding the flames of fears and racism against latinos. It is baked into every aspect of how he has governed. This week was an especially poignant reminder of the terrible consequences of allowing that kind of hate to grow unchecked. Butought we could defeat a, it only hides under the rocks. When a president breathes oxygen in, it comes roaring out. On monday, we marked the oneyear anniversary of the tragic mass shooting in el paso where a gunman explicitly sought to target latinos and 23 beautiful lives were stolen from us and their families. I know what it is like to lose a child. It is awful. The stakes of trumps irresponsible policies, of divisi
General election. This is under one hour. Now your moderator latoya edwards. Latoya welcome to this democratic senator primary debate. Andre the home of nbc 10, we would like to thank our guests. We will start with the incumbent, senator ed markey. He served massachusetts in the senate since 2013. Before that he served the seventh district in the house of representatives since 1976. We also welcome congressman joe kennedy. He served in 2013, and then as an assistant District Attorney. We are following social distancing guidelines during the debate. Everyone including the candidates are spread out more than six feet apart, and our panelists are not in the studio with us. They are in different coat different places in the media center. Before we get started, here are the rules for the debate. Both candidates will get one , and 45 seconds for individual questions with a 32nd rebuttal in a rapidfire round. They will have one minute for closing statements. You can join and now, use debate.
I look forward to seeing you soon. Im honored to be with you today. I want to buy start by thinking for this opportunity to share my vision. You for yournk opening remarks. Weve seen a lot of ups and downs for the Latino Community. None more stark than the last 3. 5 years. Donald trump and his administration have pursued an all out assault on latino communities, from the moment he came down that golden escalator saying he would go after mexican rapist. Remember . Thats how he started his campaign. It started the moment he announced his presidency. Fanning the flames of fear and racism against latinos. Its baked into every aspect about how he governed. This week was a poignant reminder of the terrible consequences of allowing that kind of hate to grow unchecked. I thought we could defeat hate. It hides under the rocks. , it comessident roaring out. A gunman explicitly sought to target latinos. 23 beautiful lives were stolen from us and their families. I know what its like to lose a chil
Center, the race for the senate. Debate, senator ed markey. My advice today. Congressman joe kennedy. Our country deserves the best. Face to face and on the record from issues that matter to you, from covid to classrooms , to Police Reform and immigration. Its their chance to speak directly to you. Now your moderator, boston anchor latoya edwards. Latoya welcome to this primary debate, we are at the boston media center, home of nesn and nbc sports boston. Wed like to thank our guests for taking part. Wed like to start with senator markey. He has served since 2013. Before that, he served massachusetts seventh district in the house of representatives since 1976. We also bracket all come congressman joe kennedy. Hes served since 2014. Before that, he served as assistant dirt assistant District Attorney. We are following social distancing guidelines, as you can see. Everyone, including the candidates, are spread out more than six feet apart, and panelist are not in the studio with us. They
A decision 2020 debate, senator ed markey. My advice today. Congressman joe kennedy. Our country deserves the best. Face to face and on the record from issues that matter to you, from covid to classrooms, to Police Reform and immigration. Its their chance to speak directly to you. Now your moderator, boston anchor latoya edwards. Latoya welcome to this primary debate. We are at the boston media center, home of nesn and nbc sports boston. Wed like to thank our guests for taking part. Wed like to start with senator markey. He served massachusetts in the senate since 2013. Before that, he served massachusetts seventh district in the house of representatives since 1976. We also welcome congressman joe kennedy. Hes served since 2014. Before that, he served as assistant District Attorney. We are following social distancing guidelines, as you can see. Everyone, including the candidates, are spread out more than six feet apart, and our panelists are not in the studio with us. They are in diffe