As of press time, I have no idea of what the outcome of the Massachusetts Senate race is going to be. But whatever the result, Republican state Sen. Scott Brown’s lead in the polls in deep blue Massachusetts is an ominous sign for Democrats.

Three of the most recent polls — Public Policy Polling, American Research Group and Politico/Insider advantage — show that Brown is winning 19, 23 and 24 percent, respectively, of the Democratic vote in the state. It’s entirely possible that nearly one in four Massachusetts Democrats are voting for a Republican to replace Ted Kennedy. Yowza.