MA: Suffolk University: Patrick remains in control of the race

[Tender Branson]

New Poll: Massachusetts Governor by Suffolk University on 2010-10-16

Summary: D: 46%, R: 39%, I: 10%, U: 4%

Poll Source URL: Full Poll Details

[Phony Moderate]

I wouldn't say that he's "in control" with a seven-point lead, but yeah, he's got to be the favorite.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

Something smells off about this Suffolk poll. Cahill didn't go UP to 10% after the recent news stories suggesting illegal collusion between his campaign and the state lottery.

Anyhooooo... the Baker campaign is about to push back by releasing an internal showing them up 7.

[Skill and Chance]

    This is slightly off-topic, but am I the only one who thinks that if Patrick wins re-election, he will be the Senate nominee against Scott Brown in 2014?  He would have 2 statewide wins under his belt and he's young, charismatic, and term-limited.  Where could they find a better person to put up against Brown?  Vicki Kennedy would be sending exactly the wrong message to the voters and most of the Representatives either have scandals or are old as the hills.

    Capuano obviously wants the job, but I don't think he would play well in the suburbs between his Cambridge background and being one of the very most liberal congressmen in the country right now.   Frank, Tsongas, and now Tierney could never beat Brown, Olver is way too old, Markey likes his position in the House leadership, and Lynch wouldn't make it through the primary after voting against HCR.  If they're going to run a congressman/woman against a well-liked incumbent like Brown, then they should look for someone who represents a district that's more moderate than the state as whole. That leaves Neal and McGovern as the only viable congressmen to challenge Brown and I doubt either one would have wider appeal than a two-term governor.

[Lunar]

    This is slightly off-topic, but am I the only one who thinks that if Patrick wins re-election, he will be the Senate nominee against Scott Brown in 2014?  He would have 2 statewide wins under his belt and he's young, charismatic, and term-limited.  Where could they find a better person to put up against Brown?  Vicki Kennedy would be sending exactly the wrong message to the voters and most of the Representatives either have scandals or are old as the hills.

    Capuano obviously wants the job, but I don't think he would play well in the suburbs between his Cambridge background and being one of the very most liberal congressmen in the country right now.   Frank, Tsongas, and now Tierney could never beat Brown, Olver is way too old, Markey likes his position in the House leadership, and Lynch wouldn't make it through the primary after voting against HCR.  If they're going to run a congressman/woman against a well-liked incumbent like Brown, then they should look for someone who represents a district that's more moderate than the state as whole. That leaves Neal and McGovern as the only viable congressmen to challenge Brown and I doubt either one would have wider appeal than a two-term governor.

Isn't Brown up for reelection in 2012?

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

2012, yes. His opponent will probably be Capuano (who was mayor of Somerville, not Cambridge).

[tpfkaw]

Deval is toxic (actually somewhat unfairly), so I'm pretty sure this year will be his last race.

[Eraserhead]

Patrick is running a pretty smart campaign. I'd be surprised if he lost.

[Brittain33]

Something smells off about this Suffolk poll. Cahill didn't go UP to 10% after the recent news stories suggesting illegal collusion between his campaign and the state lottery.

That may have been trumped by continuing fallout over Loscocco's endorsement and Cahill's lawsuit.