Polwatchers collects candidates' intentions for 2010 and beyond

Building on earlier speculation about the 2011 Governor's race, Polwatchers reports Secretary of State Trey Grayson (R-Richwood) now says he would "strongly consider a run," noting the option was a "likely path" for him after the completion of his current term.

Grayson told PolitickerKY.com in early June that the race did interest him.

The Secretary of State's latest statements come after Republican activists chanted his name during Governor Steve Beshear's (D-Lexington) speech at the Fancy Farm picnic.

Also in the Polwatchers report are comments from Beshear in which he says it is "too early" to discuss the 2011 race, after an admittedly difficult start to his first term.

On the Senate side of things, incumbent U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Southgate) reportedly reiterated that he would seek a third term in 2010 while his last opponent, current Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo (D-Hazard), said it was too early to discuss a potential rematch.