Sen. Mitch McConnnell (R-KY) “is preparing to wage a ruthless campaign to hang on to his job,” Politico reports.

“He’s already on the air with nearly $200,000 in TV and radio ads, is assembling streams of data to target voters with tailor-made messages, and has quietly moved to lock down support from virtually every state GOP legislator. He says he’ll use ‘every penny’ of a war chest certain to exceed the $21 million he spent in 2008.”

Said McConnell: “My view is if you’re going to be a bigger target, you’re going to adopt different tactics. I think we’ve made it pretty clear … that we intend to be very aggressive from Day One. And we are. And that
involves not ignoring any potential opponent.”

The Week: Why no one wants to take on Mitch McConnell.

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino (D) will announce at a press conference “that he will not seek a sixth term in office,” the Boston Globe reports.

“Menino arrived at his decision late last week and weighed it for the last several days to be sure he felt comfortable following through, the officials said. He plans to tell most of his aides and advisers Thursday morning. A grim mood rippled through City Hall as municipal workers speculated about what could be coming.”

Ashley Judd announce on Twitter she will not run for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky.

A source close to Judd tells the Washington Post that Secretary of State Allison
Lundergan Grimes’ interest in potential race made the decision not to
run easier.

Sarah Palin released a video suggesting she’ll play a role in the 2014 elections.

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