PA-SEN: Patrick Murphy Probably Staying Out

Chris Cilliza is reporting that Patrick Murphy will stay out, according to his sources.

Reps. Joe Sestak and Patrick J. Murphy: Sestak isn’t interested; Murphy has been more coy but ultimately will stay out, our sources say.

He also mentions the other probables:

Joe Torsella: Torsella’s name might be familiar to political junkies, as he ran a well-funded but ultimately unsuccessful primary against Rep. Allyson Schwartz in 2004 for the open 13th Congressional District seat. Torsella went on to raise the money for and then run the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. An X factor in Torsella’s favor? He is very close to Gov. Ed Rendell, having served as a deputy mayor when Rendell ruled Philadelphia.

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Allyson Y. Schwartz: The congresswoman has run for the Senate — she lost a primary to then-Rep. Ron Klink in 2000 — and has made no secret of her interest in another statewide bid. Schwartz would almost certainly have the financial and organizational support of Emily’s List, a powerful chit in her favor, particularly in a Democratic primary. Schwartz’s hurdle is whether she can sell herself as a candidate outside the Philadelphia media market.

Jack Wagner: The state’s auditor general is the lone candidate seriously considering the race who comes from the western part of the state, a huge advantage in a state where geography looms large. Wagner is mulling a run for governor, and there is some sense among political sharps that he will ultimately take that route.

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To me, the most appealing name there is Rep. Schwartz who is a solid progressive and has shown electability.  She however, would have to work on outside Philly, which is something that I think she could do.

Another person who I think would be incredibly appealing is Chris Carney (PA-10) because of his moderate appeal and work on veterans issues.  He is not that progressive, but he is a Democrat and has shown an ability to get elected by Republicans (PA-10 is a solid Republican district).

Ultimately, a Democrat will win Philly, but should they be able to win Pittsburg (west) and the norhtern areas?

EDIT: Edited title to reflect true nature of article.