Deval Patrick tanks in new poll

The Boston Herald reports:

A wave of voter disgust at business as usual on Beacon Hill has swamped Gov. Deval Patrick, dealing the first-term governor a devastating credibility blow that leaves his re-election hopes shaken, a new 7News poll has found.

Patrick’s standing with voters is so weak that he is locked in a dead heat with his main political rival, scoring 30 percent to state Treasurer Tim Cahill’s 35 percent if the general election were held today - even though Cahill hasn’t even said he’s running.

Thirty percent were undecided in the Patrick-Cahill matchup, while five percent opted for “other” candidates.

Great moments in Blue America.