Published September 7, 2010

Dan Payne and Todd Domke are two of the most respected political analysts in Boston. Now you can get their wicked sharp commentary every day on ElectionWire, WBUR’s new blog for Election 2010 in Massachusetts — which, by the way, is eight weeks away.

The hidden star is Benjamin Swasey, the ElectionWire editor and a political junkie. Ben does a phenomenal job rounding up the day’s news and links and putting them in context. He also keeps close tabs on what the candidates are saying and doing each day.

From the ElectionWire introduction:

It’s an important election year for the Bay State. Although the four-way gubernatorial race is the headliner, there are two open statewide offices — treasurer and auditor. The congressional races, especially the competitive 5th and 10th, enable voters here to shape the national agenda — and offer the GOP chances to enter the Mass. delegation. And don’t forget about November’s ballot questions.

The blog is hopping. Here’s a sample of what’s there today:

• Debate Night: Big Dig, Taxes As Lines Of Attack
• News Roundup: Patrick Ahead But Hurting, Says Poll
• Campaign Roundup: Cue The Governor’s Debate
• The Surprisingly Unsurprising Governor’s Race
• In Standstill Race, Third Party Points Matter

Definitely worth following if you care a lick about politics.