One week left

Debate prediction: You think David Gergen was bad? Wait until you get a load of the Queen of Smug Insufferablness who for some reason was chosen to moderate the final debate. The candidates will have to punch out moderator Cokie Roberts if they want to get a word in edgewise.

The election hasn't even happened yet, but Blue Mass. Group draws a favorable comparison between Karl Rove and Patrick manager John Walsh. Also: questions remain in the LaGuer case - even with the DNA testing.

Hub Politics is outraged that Milton Police sometimes post a patrol in front of Patrick's house and that Patrick went out of state for a fundraiser. Also: Patrick is Dukakis.

Mass. GOP News channels Healey confidante Brian McGrory and urges her to show us the softer side of Kerry. Also: How LaGuer duped Patrick.

Scott Allen Miller considers how the negative ads backfired - nobody saw a positive side to Healey.

The Outraged Liberal says Healey is whiny and self-pitying when it comes to blaming Patrick for going all negative on her ass.

Dan Kennedy reminds Healey that Denial is a river in Pride's Crossing.