This morning, our Senior Producer wheeled around in his chair and asked: “Should we change our show topic?” This doesn’t happen every day but when it does, it’s definitely exciting. News of Harvard Pilgrim’s former CEO Charlie Baker joining the gubernatorial race sealed the deal. Between Treasurer Tim Cahill’s leaving the Democrats and Christy Mihos taking another stab at the governor’s office, we feel we have a solid show.

If you don’t know already, Charlie Baker entering the race on Wednesday was a big deal. Despite his formidable resume, the Republican insurance exec is virtually unknown outside of political circles. Nonetheless, he pulled 36% against Patrick’s 41% in a hypothetical Rasmussen head-to-head a couple weeks ago.