Hi all,
New Opinion Dynamics survey of 445 registered voters in late July/early August
General Election Matchup (w/leaners)
Cahill (I) 27%
Patrick (D) 25%
Baker (R) 23%
General Election Matchup (w/leaners)
Patrick (D) 32%
Baker (R) 35%
Governor Patrick's Approval ratings:
19% favorable
77% Unfavorable
Poor numbers continue to plague Patrick. However, he remains competitive...could this be either take the "devil we know" or is it a testament to many Massachusetts voters reflexively voting Democratic?
Cahill continues to show remarkably well. He is to officially enter the race in early September.
Again, these numbers are very early in the process and are at best directional and not truly predictive. There are still quite a few voters who are not expressing a preference. I still give Patrick the edge even with the dismal approval numbers as his base should shore up during next year's campaign and with the increasing likelihood that the anti-Patrick vote may be split. There are rumors that Baker is trying to negotiate Cahill out of the race with the possibility of running as Baker's Lt. Governor. I think those are only rumors and that Cahill may have a shot if he can define himself as the most electable "anti-Patrick" candidate.
This promises to be a fun election year - but aren't they all?!
Onwards!
The Prof
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