Democrats endorse Murphy for Senate race

Rep. Chris Murphy talks to supporter David Gioiello, of Shelton, during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Rep. Chris Murphy talks with Dave Zoni, of Southington, during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman poses with delegate Audrey Blondin, of Litchfield, during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy addresses supporters after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. His wife, Cathy Holahan Murphy and six-month-old son, Rider, look on. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy addresses supporters after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy addresses supporters after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. His wife, Cathy Holahan Murphy, six-month-old son, Rider, and three-year-old son, Owen, stand with him. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy addresses supporters after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy addresses supporters after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy's three-year-old son, Owen, gives the crowd a thumbs up after Murphy captured the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. His wife, Cathy Holahan Murphy holds their six-month-old son, Rider. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy holds his three-year-old son, Owen, after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. His wife, Cathy Holahan Murphy holds their six-month-old son, Rider. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy speaks to the media after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy talks to his three-year-old son, Owen, after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. His wife, Cathy Holahan Murphy holds their six-month-old son, Rider. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz talks to the media after losing the Democrat's endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. U.S. Rep Chris Murphy garnered 76 percent of the 1823 delegates to take the party endorsement. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, a candidate for U.S. Senate, talks to Christine Edwards, of Greenwich, during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Francorise Leger, of Hartford, blows bubbles during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy addresses supporters after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, a candidate for U.S. Senate, talks to Yale Cantor, of Ellington, during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy pledges his support for U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy addresses supporters after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy addresses supporters after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy talks to his three-year-old son, Owen, after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy addresses supporters after capturing the Democratic party endorsement as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman talks with Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Bridgeport City councilman John Olson, D-132, during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

William Tong, D-Stamford, hugs Carmen M. Rodriguez, of Hartford, during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Underdog U.S. Senate candidate Matthew Oakes, of East Hartford, got one vote at the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy works the room during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy speaks with delegate Deborah McFadden, of Wilton, during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy works the room during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy shakes hands during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy poses with Bieu Tran during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Attorney General George Jepsen during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaks during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaks during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy works the room during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Attorney General George Jepsen speaks during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy pledges his support for U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

William Tong, D-Stamford, addresses delegates during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Norwalk delegate Amanda Brown speaks during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy pledges his support for U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy as candidate for the U.S. Senate during the Democratic State Convention at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall in New Britain Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chris Murphy, celebrates his nomination with his wife Cathy Holahan Murphy and children at the Connecticut Democratic state convention at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Murphy easily won the endorsement of the Connecticut Democrats on Saturday as the party’s pick for the U.S. Senate. Murphy garnered the support of 76 percent of the 1,823 delegates, calling it a “resounding margin” and a good indicator for a general election victory. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Photo: Jessica Hill, Jessica Hill/Associated Press

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chris Murphy, right, high-fives his son Owen as wife Cathy Holahan Murphy and son Rider look on after receiving the nomination at the Connecticut Democratic state convention at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Murphy easily won the endorsement of the Connecticut Democrats on Saturday as the party’s pick for the U.S. Senate. Murphy garnered the support of 76 percent of the 1,823 delegates, calling it a “resounding margin” and a good indicator for a general election victory. Photo: Jessica Hill, Jessica Hill/Associated Press

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chris Murphy, celebrates his nomination with his family at the Connecticut Democratic state convention at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Murphy easily won the endorsement of the Connecticut Democrats on Saturday as the party’s pick for the U.S. Senate. Murphy garnered the support of 76 percent of the 1,823 delegates, calling it a “resounding margin” and a good indicator for a general election victory. Photo: Jessica Hill, Jessica Hill/Associated Press

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Susan Bysiewicz, right, speaks with delegate Deborah McFadden of Wilton at the Connecticut Democratic state convention at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Jessica Hill, Jessica Hill/Associated Press

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chris Murphy, right, talks with delegates Gary Blanchette, center, and Laurie Burstein of Ellington, both supporters for candidate Susan Bysiewicz, at the Connecticut Democratic state convention at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Jessica Hill, Jessica Hill/Associated Press

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chris Murphy, left, speaks with delegate Walter Bayer, of New Milford, a supporter of Susan Bysiewicz at the Connecticut Democratic state convention at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Jessica Hill, Jessica Hill/Associated Press

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Susan Bysiewicz, left, speaks with delegate Jeanne Dutton-Sinrich of Wilton at the Connecticut Democratic state convention at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Jessica Hill, Jessica Hill/Associated Press

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., right, talks with delegate Audrey Blondin of Litchfield at the Connecticut Democratic state convention at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Jessica Hill, Jessica Hill/Associated Press

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chris Murphy, right, passes by candidate Susan Bysiewicz as she is interviewed by the media during the Connecticut Democratic state convention at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo: Associated Press/Jessica Hill, Associated Press