Lynch vs Roath: Healthcare and Immigration Clash | Boston News

In a fiery Democratic primary showdown for Massachusetts’ Eighth District, veteran Congressman Stephen Lynch faces off against young lawyer Patrick Roath. Roath, pushing for generational change, attacks Lynch’s past vote against the Affordable Care Act, while Lynch defends his record and hints at Medicare for All. Immigration also sparked heated debate — Lynch’s support for the Laken Riley Act drew sharp criticism from Roath, who called it a betrayal of progressive values, though Lynch insists he’s focused on reforming ICE, not dismantling it. The candidates also clashed over private equity’s role in healthcare, with Lynch accusing Roath of ties to firms behind hospital closures, which Roath denies. This is a battle of experience vs. fresh ideas — and both sides are throwing everything they’ve got on the table. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa1ca3dd711a8a92