Walter Shapiro @MrWalterShapiro
Problem with that theory for Patrick is that running badly in the early primaries lessens the chances for being a compromise candidate on the second ballot in Milwaukee. And with Democratic rules requiring 15% for delegates, the odds of a contested convention remain small. — PolitiTweet.org
Kyle Kondik @kkondik
It's possible that Patrick/Bloomberg are anticipating a deadlocked convention and want to be in the mix for that as… https://t.co/dyOHtWa0je
