The Massachusetts' Governor's Debates - 2014

2 weeks 'til the Midterms so I'm watching the debates,

Like the one last night between the leading candidates

For the state's new Governor (on local PBS)

Moderated by respected members of the press.

Format was a conversation; there weren't many rules.

Pointed questions led into some heated, verbal duels.

Baker had a hard time looking Martha in the face.

Both were pressed for details and allowed to make their case.

Martha Coakley did appear a little less uptight;

Baker seemed to come across a lot like Bill Weld Lite.

Both were very well prepared.  It's hard to say who won;

But, in recent polling, Charlie's pulled ahead by 1.

I'll be voting Coakley 'cause her values match with mine

(Though, if Charlie Baker wins, I think we'll still be fine.)

I just cannot make myself support the GOP;

They will never - ever -  get another vote from me.

Massachusetts Republicans - Screwed?

Thanks, but no thanks?

Massachusetts cannot get Republicans to run;

Scott Brown, Bill Weld - even Tagg (Mitt Romney's eldest son)

All declined to make a try for Kerry's Senate seat...

Do not want to work their toches off for a defeat.

It's an uphill battle for their Party in my state.

Any chances that will change aren't looking really great.

With these major players out, their Party's in a pinch.

Seems Ed Markey only needs to get by Stephen Lynch.

Can't say that I blame Scott Brown - who lost a bruising race -

His decision proves he isn't just a pretty face.

Bet he runs for Governor and I predict he wins.

(We forgive Republicans a multitude of sins

When they're our Republicans - the Massachusetts kind -

Not the ones in Washington, who've clearly lost their mind.

We don't like to give those guys a solitary vote.)

I bet Scott Brown hasn't, yet, retired his barn coat.