The Hiller Instinct: Hiller Instinct: Old Issues

7News/Suffolk University Poll

Remember all the protests surrounding the SJC's ruling making gay marriages legal in Massachusetts? Our poll says you won't see them again. Our exclusive 7News Suffolk University survey shows only 36% of state voters want to vote on the issue: 57% want to move on.

Professor David Paleologosm, Suffolk University Pollster
"It's clear from the answer to this question that voters have had it with the issue; there are more important issues on the table, nothing significantly changed when it was implemented, voters are saying 'let's move on.'

Now move on to John Kerry

Sen. John Kerry, (D) Massachusetts
"I'm not thinking about 2008 right now."

In 2008, Kerry can run for the Senate again...run for the White House again...or not run.

When we asked voters what Kerry should do, 39% said he should stay in the Senate. 35% said he should quit politics, and just 19% want a presidential re-run:

Professor David Paleologosm, Suffolk University Pollster
"The numbers tell us that three-quarters of likely voters are saying that John Kerry shouldn't run for president, and if he seeks reelection to the senate, he may not win."

Another sign of Kerry's White House weakness: 51% of likely Democratic Primary voters here pick Hillary Clinton...34% Kerry...in a 2008 matchup.:

Professor David Paleologosm, Suffolk University Pollster
"This is John Kerry's family, this is his base and they're telling him clearly that Hillary Clinton is a better choice in Massachusetts than John Kerry."

Sen. John Kerry, (D) Massachusetts
"There are any number of potential things that I may wind up doing, and I'm going to keep all my options open."

Before John Kerry picks an option, state voters will pick the next governor.