Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-Hawaii), who is considering running in a 2014 primary against either Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D) or the man he appointed to the Senate, Brian Schatz, met with officials at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Thursday, according to three people with knowledge of the meeting.
Three people familiar with Hanabusa’s thinking said it’s very likely she’ll run for one of the two statewide offices (and not reelection), but said she hasn’t made up her mind about which one.
“She’s struggling mightily between governor and Senate and has not made up her mind yet, but should do so shortly,” said one person close to Hanabusa, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly about her plans. “Chances are pretty good that she won’t stay in her current job. …”

—Chad Blair
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