Sources have confirmed to PoliticsPA that Congressman Joseph Hoeffel has decided to run for the Democratic nomination for Senate in 2004, but a formal announcement may be weeks away. The only other announced Democratic candidate has been Penn Future leader John Hanger, while former software company founder and CEO, musician, and philanthropist Charlie Crystle continues to mull a Senate bid. An open seat in the 13th Congressional District will be one of 2004's most contested races. The only announced Republican candidate for Congress, Ellen Bard, is likely to face stiff competition from 2002 nominee Dr. Melissa Brown, who came within...