Deval Patrick, I mean.
Deepest-blue Massachusetts has nevertheless had a run of Republican governors--Weld, Celucci, Romney--until Patrick conned us into taking a chance on the one-party thing.
If Brown loses, I'm guessing he will immediately take aim at the unpopular Patrick.
Moreover, unlike his three GOP predecessors, Brown seems rooted in the state. He just might try to build up the state GOP instead of viewing the governorship as a steppingstone. (Correction: Four GOP predecessors. I mercifully forgot Jane Swift.)
Patrick has not been visible on behalf of Coakley. Part of that might be that he's so unpopular that he'd do more harm than good--but part might be self-interest. (Will Deval share the stage when his buddy Barack visits? You'd think a Democratic governor almost has to appear with a Democratic President. Hopefully the Brown people will manage some Patrick-Coakley photos although I'm guessing the Democrats anticipate the danger.)
Addendum 20100116. Brown's contribution page has an option for recurring monthly donations. Patrick is up for reelection this coming November.
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