Republican Scott Brown is nipping at the heels of Democrat Martha Coakley in the race to replace the late Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Chappaquiddick).
“Brown is benefiting from depressed Democratic interest in the election and a huge lead among independents for his surprisingly strong standing. Those planning to vote in the special election only report having voted for Barack Obama in 2008 by a 16 point margin, in contrast to his actual 26 point victory in the state.”
