"I'm very confident I'll be the nominee of my party next year. And we're -- actually, we're into the general election right now in terms of the issues that are developing," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told PBS NewsHour co-anchor Gwen Ifill.

The Kentucky Republican was sounding a positive note about the challenge he faces from the right in the May 20 primary.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2013...4-election.html

McConnell is up against businessman Matt Bevin in that contest. But if his prediction is correct and he prevails, McConnell will face Democratic Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes in the general election next fall.

Outside groups including the Senate Conservatives Fund have been pouring money into Bevin's candidacy. And Democrats are energized by Grimes, who has done well in fundraising.

In the interview excerpt above, McConnell stressed he isn't worried about either race.

Mitch The Magnificent McConnell was the mastermind behind the defeat of Bush's amnesty bill in 2007.

A grateful and adoring nation sings your praises, Senator McConnell.

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Mitch The Magnificent McConnell was the mastermind behind the defeat of Bush's amnesty bill in 2007.

A grateful and adoring nation sings your praises, Senator McConnell.

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The American people were responsible for stopping that when we lit up the phone lines in DC.

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