Q&A #5: Driscoll For Guv?

 "Stephen" asks:

Kim Driscoll....Governor?

 I swear I just asked someone yesterday this exact question. The individual I asked agreed that the Salem mayor would be a great candidate, but thinks Driscoll is looking at running for lieutenant governor. That's probably the smart move. Of course, Driscoll has still not disproven my suggestions that she may be a witch. Also, I'm under the impression that there may be some family issues for her to consider. But I think you're on the right track with the question -- a smart, polished, younger local or regional political figure, who starts campaigning early, could be the 2014 version of Deval Patrick, looking pretty good compared to whichever Tom Reilly-esque Beacon Hill insider the establishment rallies around.