This archive report was first published on 12 November 2019.
Published on November 12, 2019, a Quinnipiac poll revealed a tight race in New Hampshire, with Joe Biden leading at 20 percent among likely primary voters, followed closely by Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, and Bernie Sanders.
Deval Patrick's potential candidacy could shake up the dynamics of the race, particularly in New Hampshire, where Elizabeth Warren is counting on a strong performance in the southern part of the state.
Despite their amicable relationship, Patrick and Warren have different strengths and weaknesses. Patrick is close to former President Barack Obama and has discussed a potential White House bid with him.
However, building a campaign organization and raising funds could be significant challenges for Patrick. Two of his longtime Massachusetts aides are already committed to other campaigns, and he would need to assemble a team quickly.
Patrick has taken steps to build a staff, including asking a former adviser, Jennifer Liu, to oversee his fund-raising. Liu worked for his political arm when he was governor and was recently laid off from Senator Kamala Harris's campaign.
