Jess Bidgood

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Jess Bidgood is the senior national political reporter in the Globe's Washington bureau. She chronicles the way politics shape American life and vice versa, with a focus on enterprise stories that illuminate voters' thinking and revealing profiles of important figures in Washington from New England and beyond.

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Lewiston mass shootings changed Rep. Golden’s mind on assault weapons. Will it change his state?

“Sometimes, things happen that bring your worst nightmares to life,” said Democratic Representative Jared Golden, as he suddenly reversed his position and called for a ban on assault rifles.

ByJess Bidgood

October 29, 2023