Add the name of former Congressman Chris Shays to the list of 13 potential candidates for governor we mentioned yesterday.

If Shays jumps into the race, he could be seen as an immediate front-runner for the Republican nomination, could make it a two-man race with former Ambassador Tom Foley, and push Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele to the sidelines.

The moderate Shays could also be Republicans' best opportunity to continue in the mold of the middle-of-the road M. Jodi Rell and hold on to the seat despite Democrats' decided advantage in party enrollment in Connecticut.