I first read this guy’s last name as “Lott” and groaned. But no, it’s Rich Iott, former executive of a chain of grocery stores, who will be running against Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, who’s represented her fairly Democratic district including and around Toledo since 1983. Kaptur is used to winning by wide margins and hasn’t really been on the list of top targeted Democrats.

But I can’t help but notice that Toledo’s economy is in the dumpster — unemployment is at 15 percent, personal bankruptcy filings are skyrocketing, and the city’s in a financial crisis. Not exactly an environment where an incumbent can shout, “Look at the great job I’ve done!” and maybe a good atmosphere for a challenger who can tout his record of creating jobs in the private sector . . .