Mass. First Lady to back Capuano

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's (D) wife, Diane, will endorse Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.) on Saturday in the race for Ted Kennedy's Senate seat.

Gov. Patrick remains unpopular in the state, but his wife's backing will at least signal the governor's feelings to potential supporters.

Of course, about the only endorsement that is likely to be a game-changer in this race would be that of Kennedy's widow or one of his sons.

Here is Diane Patrick's statement: “Mike and Barbara offered us tremendous support and friendship throughout the course of Deval’s campaign. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to reciprocate with my own endorsement now. Mike has proven leadership on issues important to me such as improving education and fighting to protect our cherished civil liberties."

The primary is Dec. 8.