LeBeau Leaves Governor's Race

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut state Sen. Gary LeBeau says he's ending his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.
     LeBeau said in an e-mail Monday that when he started his campaign last year, he was virtually the only candidate saying jobs and the state's economic future were the most important challenges facing Connecticut. Now, he says, all the gubernatorial candidates are saying it.
     The senator didn't say exactly why he was leaving the race. A message was left for him Monday.
     LeBeau says he will likely seek re-election as a state senator representing East Hartford, South Windsor, East Windsor and parts of Ellington.
     At least six other Democrats and at least seven Republicans have announced plans to run for governor or are exploring the possibility of running.