Washington ( CNN ) -- The Democratic candidate for governor of Massachusetts just got some more bad news . Attorney General Martha Coakley became the first Democratic governor candidate in 20 years to not receive the endorsement of the Boston Globe in the general election , with the publication instead endorsing Republican Charlie Baker on Sunday . The endorsement comes on the heels of the race 's latest poll , which showed Coakley down by 9 points . The Boston-based newspaper , the most prominent in the state , backed Baker , claiming the Republican would deliver more effective state governance . The newspaper 's editorial board suggested that the prospects of Baker and a veto-proof Democratic majority in the state legislature could result in `` creative tension , '' forcing both parties to come together and solve the state 's problems . `` One need n't agree with every last one of Baker 's views to conclude that , at this time , the Republican nominee would provide the best counterpoint to the instincts of an overwhelmingly Democratic Legislature , '' the endorsement reads . The newspaper also endorsed Baker over Coakley because it claimed the Republican would in fact be the better candidate to `` consolidate '' outgoing Democratic Gov . Deval Patrick 's legacy on reforms tied to education , health care and public transportation . `` At a difficult inflection point in state government , Massachusetts needs a governor who 's focused on steady management and demonstrable results , '' the Globe 's editorial board wrote . Democrats are boosting efforts to save Coakley 's declining stock . Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined Patrick and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren at a campaign rally for Coakley on Friday . Clinton 's visit came after her husband former President Bill Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama have also rallied voters in Massachusetts to support Coakley . And Vice President Joe Biden will head to the state for a fundraiser on Wednesday . CNN 's Steve Brusk contributed to this report .
The Boston Globe endorsed Republican Charlie Baker for Massachusetts governor . A new poll shows that the race is tightening between Democrat Elizabeth Warren and GOP challenger Scott Brown in Massachusetts, with a slim lead over incumbent Democratic Sen. Ed Markey.