The public has been apathetic about the senate race so far. The reason for this is the candidates. Does anyone (aside from family members) "love" Coakley, Capuano, Pagliuca, Khazei, or Brown? Conversely, does anyone hate them? The 2 front runners are Coakley and Capuano. I generally like both of them, think they have done well at their current gigs (AG/ House Rep), and  agree with their stances on many issues. I am leaning toward Coakley, but would I pissed off or think it would change my life  much if Capuano came from behind and won? no. Pagliuca and Khazei who have little to no chance of winning seem like likable fellows with their own niche.  Republican Scott Brown also does not have a real shot because he is a Republican and most people know him for having a daughter that was American Idol more than anything else. Someone like Joe Kennedy or Curt Schilling would have helped generate some buzz, but more than anything else what this election is proving is that this state needs a new generation of fresh political blood.