Deval Patrick hopes ‘magic’ can make up for late 2020 start
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press
Deval Patrick is running an unorthodox campaign with just over a month until the Democratic presidential primaries start. Instead of major rallies, he’s holding smaller town halls and roundtables, and visiting local businesses. Patrick spent the last weekend of the year in Chicago, filming a campaign ad and visiting Barack Obama’s old church. Even his closest supporters say he needs some “magic” to succeed in the race. But Patrick says he can still break through. He says his experience as governor of Massachusetts and more moderate approach to politics will help him succeed.