Sean Noble, a longtime aide to the retiring Rep. John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) and a strong conservative by reputation, tells me he is considering a run at this seat and will decide by next month.

For those who follow health care policy, it would be appropriate for the “Shadegg bill” to become the “Noble bill,” if only for the homophonic value.

UPDATE — From a reader:

Uh oh, the Republicans will now be known as the party of homophones.

Ha! Someone had to say it.