Outgoing Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo (D) is starting to sound more and more like a definite candidate for Senate against Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R). In an interview with the Lexington Herald-Leader, Stumbo says he has private poll numbers showing him with "a distinct advantage" in the Democratic primary. Stumbo has been exploring the race, but previously hinted he would get out if a stronger Democrat came along.

Stumbo also had tough words for State Auditor Crit Luallen, who has been the object of a draft effort by some Dems. "Even if I were not interested in this race, I would not advise her not to run," said Stumbo. "I would think it would be very difficult to get sworn in one week for a four year term and turn around two weeks later and file for a different position. I think people think that’s too opportunistic."