A just-released 7News-Suffolk University poll puts Deval Patrick ahead by seven points in the race for governor with just 20 days until the election. Channel 7’s Andy Hiller gives his analysis of the poll here. There were many interesting points covered: Baker’s negatives exceed his positives; both Baker and Cahill were hurt by the abandonment of Cahill by his running mate, Paul Loscocco; twice as many people believe Patrick has a better temperament to be governor than does Baker. As David Paleologos, the Suffolk pollster, puts it on camera, Patrick’s not yet in the end zone, but he’s on the goal line and unless he fumbles, he’s in good shape to win a second term.