GOP governors in Massachusetts, Vermont, Maryland among nation’s most popular.

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Charlie Baker is a standard New England Republican, which, yes, does place him to the left of most Republicans.  However, it doesn't change the fact that he's a Republican and likely always will be.  He's moderate, of course, but he represents the basic interests and motives of every Republican.

Does that mean that you would prefer Clifford Case or Jacob Javits over James Eastland or Jim Allen? If so - which percentage of present day republican base would do the same in your opinion?