Joan reminded me to read the transcript of Bill Moyers last show. It deals with the election in MA and discusses how our president is doing. I found it excellent reading.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/01222010/transcript4.html
Perhaps you would like to watch. Joan pointed out you catch more nuance this way.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/01222010/watch.html