Coakley Slips in Massachusetts

A new Suffolk University/Boston Herald poll in Massachusetts finds Martha Coakley’s (D) “seemingly insurmountable lead has dwindled to a dozen points in the Democratic race for governor.” Coakley now holds just a 42% to 30% advantage over Steve Grossman (D) with just 15 days left before the Sept. 9 primary.

In the Republican contest, Charlie Baker (R) is coasting to his party’s nomination with a 70% to 11% lead over Mark Fisher (R).