Coakley Holds Early Lead in Massachusetts

A new WBUR poll in Massachusetts finds Martha Coakley (D) has the early advantage in the governor’s race and leads Charlie Baker (R) by double-digits, 39% to 29%.

Said pollster Steve Koczela: “She is doing very well among, particularly, women over the age of 50. They really are responding to what she has to say and have a very positive view of her so far.”

However, Baker “leads among women — and leads overall — in head-to-head matchups with four other Democrats vying for the governor’s chair.”