It may be early in the morning, but Democrats are energized, including Ned Lamont, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.
Lamont said he is ready for a fiesty, uphill battle. He said he understands that he is the challenger at this year's convention, despite winning over some Democrats in a U.S. Senate race against incumbent Joe Lieberman in 2006.
"I am the outsider," he said. "It's deja vu all over again."
Lamont lost the 2006 primary to Lieberman. This year, he is up against Dan Malloy for the Democratic gubernatorial endorsement.
The state Democratic convention is being held at the Connecticut Expo Center. Party Chairwoman Nancy DiNardo called today's meeting to order shortly after 9 a.m.