Speaking of Scott Brown . . . could the next inspirational race that confirms that nothing is inevitable in politics and no seat is safe be in Rhode Island?

John Loughlin, a former liet. col. in the Army Reserve, is hoping to beat Patrick Kennedy this November. He’s armed with center-right issues and Scott Brown’s strategists. Punditologist Larry Sabato tells me he’s watching this uber-Democratic state. I talk to Loughlin here today.