Rasmussen: Patrick On Thin Ice; Mihos Favored
TAGS: Charlie Baker, Christy Mihos, Deval Patrick, Polls.
A Rasmussen Report poll released yesterday has some very interesting things to say, to both the Governor seeking reelection, and to the Republican Party that is hoping to gain back the Corner Office.
Oddly enough, Deval Patrick still garners 40% of the vote–which seems like a lot for a guy you could swear is trying to throw his own reelection. More interesting than Governor Patrick’s specific numbers, is the challengers’ numbers.
First up, Christy Mihos, Republican turned Independent, turned back to Republican; the only declared candidate for the Republican Party at this time. In a matchup with the sitting Governor, Christy Mihos snagged 41% of the vote, edging out Patrick by one point. One point!
Not bad considering just three years ago in a three-way race, Mihos won over only 7% of the voters.
Next we have Charlie Baker, oftentimes seen as a rockstar among the Massachusetts Republican Party. Charlie Baker, who still hasn’t made up his mind about his candidacy for governor, holds 36% of the vote compared to Patrick’s 41%.
Of course, there is still a long time before Election Day, but you can’t ignore the messages that can be taken from this poll.
If Deval Patrick is trying keep his job, he’s doing something wrong. Very wrong. I think it is also fair to say that the fact he still holds 40% of the vote is a bit surprising, but then again, these are most likely the same people who continue to blindly support candidates that turn their backs on the will of the people.
This poll should speak volumes to Republicans. For starters, Christy Mihos must be taken seriously as candidate because right now, he’s our best shot at taking back the Corner Office. I know this will be hard for many that are still bitter about 2006, but it’s time to forget about the past and worry about the future. If the Republicans want to place all their chips betting on Charlie Baker, then they need to get Charlie Baker on board immediately. If Charlie Baker wants to have a fighting chance then he had better get a move on. Stop jerking us around and make your decision, or run the risk of joining the race when it’s too late.
The big winner in this poll is Christy Mihos–not only did he best Governor Patrick, but is also favored over Charlie Baker in matchups versus the incumbent. Mihos must be doing something right, but should continue his campaign as if he is behind by ten points.
Oh, and did I mention that this poll was taken before Governor Deval Patrick signed the sales tax increase?
…and don’t expect a Sales Tax Holiday either…
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Aaron Margolis is a life long resident of the Bay State, and works at an architectural firm north of Boston. Aaron has a Master of Architecture Degree from Boston Architectural College and is currently in the process of becoming of a Registered Architect.
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