Add Another Name to the List

Here's a bit of an interesting name that's being sort of kicked around in the Senate race: developer Gregg Lisciotti.

While Lisciotti has plenty of dough in his bank account, he is a major, major fundraiser on the state and national levels, and probably wouldn't have to dip into his piggy bank to make a run. He could raise it bundles with minimal effort. He also has pretty good name recognition all over through his business, which has also allow him to grow deep connections throughout the region.

Lisciotti is also a Republican, and they are few and far between in this race so far. Would Lisciotti run? Seems sort of unlikely. He's a pretty big behind-the-scenes player already and lawmaking can be a tiresome gig. But he could be a formidable candidate for a Democrat if he's waiting for them after the primary, and as you try to put together a Big List of potential candidates, it's silly not to at least listen to the rumor mill.