Politics

Joe Kennedy vs. Charlie Baker for governor in 2018?

Governor Charlie Baker (left) and Congressman Joe Kennedy III. Left: David L. Ryan / The Boston Globe; Right: Kayana Szymczak for the Boston Globe

Governor Charlie Baker, he of a 70 percent job approval rating and plaudits from just about every top pol across Massachusetts, has long been riding high despite being a Republican in a blue state. Political operatives of both parties expect him to cruise to victory in 2018, should he run for re-election.

But a new poll shows there’s one Democrat who might be able to bring him down to earth. And of course, that official’s last name is Kennedy.

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