WHICH WOULD MAKE INOUYE THE ONLY SAFE SEAT AND ONLY BECAUSE THE GOP ISN'T CHALLENGING HIM:

Ehrlich teases Mikulski challenge (JESSICA TAYLOR | 3/16/10, Politico)

Former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich hinted Tuesday morning that he may be considering a campaign this year against Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski.

The Baltimore Business Journal reports that in a speech to the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce, Ehrlich said that a possible Senate bid was "in the mix" of options he's mulling.