Now we turn to Massachusetts, where Democrat Deval Patrick has staked an early lead over Republican Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey.

NPR: Patrick Maintains Lead in Mass. Governor's Race

Why wouldn't that give Kerry Healey the leg up?

NPR: Patrick Maintains Lead in Mass. Governor's Race

Kerry Healey only had two choices, really.

NPR: Patrick Maintains Lead in Mass. Governor's Race

And as for Card, there are rumors that he will jump into the race for governor in Massachusetts, where incumbent Republican Mitt Romney is leaving after one term, and where Romney's lieutenant governor, Kerry Healey, is not doing so well as the presumptive GOP nominee to succeed him.

NPR: Andy Card Leaves a Stacked Deck