Massachusetts Governor 2018

[JMT]

Unless something major happens or the political climate is strongly favoring democrats, I don't see Baker losing. If one if the above is true, then democrats may field a few strong candidates.

I could potentially see Seth Moulton running. He would be a good option, he's young, has political experience, and could appeal to independents in a general election. I'd endorse him if he ran. Perhaps he's testing the waters, he was highly and vocally critical of Baker's statement about Syrian refugees.

[JMT]

Carmen Ortiz/Marty Walsh seems like a pretty strong ticket to me.

While that does sound like a strong ticket, Marty Walsh probably wouldn't give up his job as Mayor of Boston to be the next Lt Gov, a job with very little power. That seems like a big step down. I could see Walsh rubbing on the top of the ticket for Governor some day though. Or I could see him being like Tom Menino, staying as Mayor of Boston forever