Race of the Day
Race of the day: Can Gov. Deval Patrick keep his job?
In left-leaning Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick is trying to eke out a win over Republican rival Charlie Baker
posted on October 26, 2010, at 6:28 PM
| Name & Party: | 
DEMOCRAT Deval Patrick |
REPUBLICAN Charlie Baker |
| Basic Info: | One-term incumbent Age: 54 |
Former health-care CEO Age: 53 |
| Issues: |
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| Polling At: | 45% | 39% |
| Campaign Chest: | $1.7 million |
$1.3 million |
| Key Quote: | "We can talk about slogans and gimmicks but they don't actually solve problems." | "You've proposed a tax increase every year you've been governor." |
| Petty Controversy: | Hired neighbor to $120,000-a-year post in the midst of state budget crisis |
Poached running mate of third-party candidate to work for his campaign |
| Wild card: | Although Massachusetts is traditionally Democratic, it elected four straight Republican governors before Patrick. |
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| Dueling Ads: | "Forward": Patrick says he balanced the budget, protected health care, and kept Mass.'s schools #1 in the nation — but that Baker would have different priorities |
"What Happened": This Baker spot argues that Patrick's four years in office have been a string of scandals, blunders, and broken promises |
Deval Patrick's "Forward":
Charlie Baker's "What Happened":
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