Q&A #5 -- Newton Mayoral Race

What a great Ask Me Anything Day we're having! "Suffolk Dem," looking beyond Suffolk, asks:

Are you following the Newton Mayoral race at all? Thoughts?

I am, although not super closely. I am definitely intrigued by Setti Warren. (Although I wonder, is John Kerry plotting some evil conspiracy to get his aides elected in Massachusetts municipalities, and then use them as stepping stones to TAKE OVER THE WORLD!?!?!?!?!) I think Warren has a good shot at getting through the 9/15 prelim to face Ruth Balser in the final. Whether he can beat her in November, I don't know. Maybe my readers have thoughts on this race?