Political Wire:
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) "is running an unorthodox primary challenge" to Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R), "refusing to speculate publicly about her intentions even as she privately prepares for the possibility of a bruising intraparty battle."
"Beyond stockpiling the necessary funds in what would likely be a primary race costing $20 million or more, Hutchison is also putting together a campaign team of sufficient size and expertise, which would be unnecessary if she were merely seeking re-election to the Senate."