Patrick Maintains Lead in Massachusetts, but we're still in danger

[Ian David]

A new Suffolk University poll in Massachusetts finds Gov. Deval Patrick (D) leading Charlie Baker (R) in the race for governor, 41% to 34%, with Tim Cahill (I) in third place at 14%.

Key finding: Nearly half of all voters don't know Baker or haven't made up their minds yet about him. Among those who know Baker, he actually beats Patrick 39% to 38%.

Said pollster David Paleologos: "Charlie Baker doesn't need Tim Cahill (to exit the race) to win this. Charlie Baker needs Charlie Baker to win this."

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[Ian David]

1. Suffolk University Poll--MA Gov: Patrick 41% Baker 34% Cahill 14%

Suffolk University Poll--MA Gov: Patrick 41% Baker 34% Cahill 14%
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=433&topic_id=449613&mesg_id=449650

[LiberalAndProud]

2. Wouldn't the ones who "know" Baker more likely be Republican?

Just asking.

[Mass]

4. That what I thought too.

[uncommon]

6. Not necessarily. As long as you follow local politics, Charlie Baker is on your radar.

[Mass]

3. I am not sure that the fact Baker is still unknown is a positive for Baker.

If after nearly several months of campaigning and ads, people dont know him, I would agree with the Herald that it is time for him to panic.
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view.bg?articleid=1283004

(which does not mean that we should not continue to fight hard for this rate, BTW)

[uncommon]

5. Unfortunately for Deval, Charlie Baker comes across as an extremely reasonable man - and a lot

of voters in Massachusetts have been less than impressed with Deval Patrick.

As a Massachusetts native myself, I wouldn't be surprised to see a Charlie Baker upset in November. This state has a weird history of Democratic majority with a Republican governor.