I pretty much concur with Kathryn, but would observe, if Tom Ridge is determined to return to public office, why must he seek a Senate seat? Why must he jump into a primary where there’s already an experienced candidate with a great fundraising network and strong grassroots support?

(To put Kathryn’s response in a manner Ridge is familiar with, picture a color-coded chart, and I’d put her ire somewhere between “elevated” and “severe.”)

Gov. Ed Rendell is term-limited. The only Republican who has set up an exploratory committee for the gubernatorial race is Rep. Jim Gerlach.

Or why not go back to his old House district and knock off freshman Democrat Kathy Dahlkemper?