Even 2014...it’s too early for ads..imo.
With due respect, I submit that your hatred of Rove (understandable) is clouding your take on this. It is NEVER too early for ads. The reason we get beat is because we try and fight a full time war as if it is a temporary campaign. Face it, one problem with big government is that by definition, we are ALWAYS in campaign season. It's not a good thing, but we darn well better recognize it.