'We have a three-way race'
Some observers apparently think
Tim's move will hurt Republican chances in 2010. But my first instinct was that it will help a Republican candidate. ... Much depends on where the hack vote goes. Do they stick with Deval? Not enthusiastically, after his reform push. Do they go with Tim? Not enthusiastically, considering he's positioning himself as a conservative Democrat (though Ed King was too). They aren't going for a Republican. ... Questions, questions. ...