Pundit to candidate? Political junkies may recognize Lanhee Chen from his frequent appearances on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Now Chen, 42, a Mountain View resident who worked in the George W. Bush White House, is strongly considering a run for California state controller. The incumbent, Democrat Controller Betty Yee, will be termed out. Board of Equalization member and former San Francisco supervisor Malia Cohen has already announced she will seek the office.