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Maybe it's Mabus

12.5.2008

Ray Mabus has picked up quite a head of steam over the past week or so, putting him fairly high up on the rungs of the ladder in our latest education secretary poll. But, some are certain it's Sebelius, who has risen to the number two spot, knocking Klein out of his armchair.

It looks like our blog post earlier piqued some additional interest in Gov. Deval Patrick, as he joined household names on the big board just before the polls closed.

Lots of new names have been added to the list today at the close of our fourth week holding the poll. Perhaps the insiders are getting antsy and are looking to mix things up. Or maybe they just don't want to be blindsided by an unexpected (maverick?) pick. Another new name today is former journalist and current Aspen Institute CEO Walter Isaacson.

Tags: Aspen Institute Deval Patrick
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