Could William Weld get re-elected MA governor in 2014?

[Indy Texas]

His reelection margin in 1994 was the highest in Massachusetts history. Or would his relocation to New York in recent years and his time out of office hurt his chances?

[Maxwell]

Eh. I doubt it.

[morgieb]

I guess he could on paper, but he'd never get past a primary.

[free my dawg]

Maybe if Coakley implodes, but for now he's at a clear disadvantage.

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Coakley does have the skills to lose as a Democrat in Massachusetts, so possibly.

[Roemerista]

Weld can be whatever he wants in MA, just not what he wants--Mr. Senator.

[Indy Texas]

I guess he could on paper, but he'd never get past a primary.

Even in Massachusetts?

[Maxwell]

I guess he could on paper, but he'd never get past a primary.

Even in Massachusetts?

He endorsed Obama in 08, I really doubt he can win a Republican Primary in Vermont.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

No one likes a quitter, and a shrinking few remember him anyway.

[free my dawg]

No one likes a quitter, and a shrinking few remember him anyway.

Not really. According to PPP 74% of people had an opinion of him two months ago, ab smidge less recognized than Markey himself.

[Badger]

Other than the primary and the general, he'd be a shoe-in.

[hopper]

I guess he could on paper, but he'd never get past a primary.

Even in Massachusetts?

He endorsed Obama in 08, I really doubt he can win a Republican Primary in Vermont.

No that's New England politics its not gonna matter if he endorsed or voted for Obama. Obama is still liked in the New England States unlike in some other parts of the country right now.

[Grumpier Than Thou]

I'm sure he could contend.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Were better off with Baker.

[Maxwell]

I guess he could on paper, but he'd never get past a primary.

Even in Massachusetts?

He endorsed Obama in 08, I really doubt he can win a Republican Primary in Vermont.

No that's New England politics its not gonna matter if he endorsed or voted for Obama. Obama is still liked in the New England States unlike in some other parts of the country right now.

Not in a Republican primary electorate anywhere, for gods sake.

[TX Conservative Dem]

Weld's time has come and gone and folks will remember how he BAILED on MA after resigning from the governorship in 1997.

He couldn't even get an ambassadorship because Jesse Helms filibustered the nomination to death due to his hatred of Clinton, etc.,

[Indy Texas]

Weld's time has come and gone and folks will remember how he BAILED on MA after resigning from the governorship in 1997.

He couldn't even get an ambassadorship because Jesse Helms filibustered the nomination to death due to his hatred of Clinton, etc.,

Paul Cellucci resigned in the middle of his term too to become Bush's Ambassador to Canada.

[Phony Moderate]

He's no more "RINO" than Scott Brown, so sure.

Come to think of it, when was the last time a conservative won a statewide race in Massachusetts?

[Wake Me Up When The Hard Border Ends]

He's no more "RINO" than Scott Brown, so sure.

Come to think of it, when was the last time a conservative won a statewide race in Massachusetts?

Gubernatorial - 2002 (Romney)
Senatorial - Not counting Brown's 2010 special election win, 1972 (Edward Brooke)

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

He's no more "RINO" than Scott Brown, so sure.

Come to think of it, when was the last time a conservative won a statewide race in Massachusetts?

Gubernatorial - 2002 (Romney)
Senatorial - Not counting Brown's 2010 special election win, 1972 (Edward Brooke)

Uh, Ed Brooke was an incredibly liberal Republican, not a conservative one. And Romney certainly never ran nor governed as a conservative in Massachusetts.

[Wake Me Up When The Hard Border Ends]

He's no more "RINO" than Scott Brown, so sure.

Come to think of it, when was the last time a conservative won a statewide race in Massachusetts?

Gubernatorial - 2002 (Romney)
Senatorial - Not counting Brown's 2010 special election win, 1972 (Edward Brooke)

Uh, Ed Brooke was an incredibly liberal Republican, not a conservative one. And Romney certainly never ran nor governed as a conservative in Massachusetts.

My bad, while I know Romney is NOT a conservative, I was merely pointing out the last MA Republican statewide wins. Thanks for that, and for the information on Brooke too.

[Mister Mets]

He could try to pull a (Jerry) Brown, although California is much more hospitable to Democrats than Massachusetts is to Republicans.

His interest in running for Governor of New York might hurt him, especially if Scott Brown runs for Senate in New Hampshire, an even that would highlight Weld's ambitions.

I'd assume state Republicans like the idea that they kept the Governor's mansion for 16 years starting with Weld. Although Baker would be a strong primary opponent.

[TX Conservative Dem]

I haven't heard any new developments on Weld seeking the MA governorship again, but Baker has to be considered the favorite.

Depending on if voters want to give the GOPers a chance at the Corner Office in Beacon Hill after 8 years of Patrick.

When Patrick first won the governorship in 2006, I've always maintained he was a two-termer and would leave after that. Looks like I was right on that one.

[MATTROSE94]

He could possibly defeat Coaxley if he somehow won the Republican nomination for governor.

[© tweed]

does he live in MA again / yet?  he ran for NY Gov in '06.