The Nashville Scene sums up the governor's race at this point in time and I think the analysis is fairly accurate. The article looks at which segment of the electorate will support which candidate, especially among the Democrats in the race between former Nashville mayor Karl Dean and House Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh.
The author says of Senator Mae Beavers, "State Sen. Mae Beavers is probably going to keep things entertaining, but she is not going to be governor." I think that is accurate. Mae Beavers is too far outside the mainstream to be a serious candidate and she does not have the deep pockets to fund a viable statewide race. To read the Scene piece follow this link.