DUES PAYING:

Lynn Swann 2008? (Salena Zito, 6/24/07, Real Clear Politics)

Three summers and one failed attempt at governor later, according to a variety of inside sources Swann is contemplating another run for office, in a considerably less dramatic fashion.

Swann, who lost to Gov. Ed Rendell last year, now has an eye on Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District.

Despite his rookie status and less-than-stellar campaign, he was the only Republican to win the 4th District in 2006 -- which is part of the reason why U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart are now referred to as "former."

If he decides to run, he would take on freshman congressman and Democrat Jason Altmire of McCandless.

As with Lamar Alexander, a lot of these guys can serve the party, and their own careers, better by lowering their sights.

Posted by Orrin Judd at June 24, 2007 9:01 AM