HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont formally launched his bid for a third term Friday, highlighting his record but saying more work is needed to improve health care access, housing availability and energy affordability. “We've come a long way but the job's not done,” the wealthy 71-year-old Democrat and former cable entrepreneur says in an upbeat, fast-paced campaign video released online. He spent the day making appearances throughout the state with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, who is seeking a third term as well. Lamont's announcement comes on the heels of successful municipal elections for Democrats in Connecticut. With a reputation as a fiscal moderate, Lamont is facing a primary from progressive Democratic Rep. Josh Elliott of Hamden, who has criticized the governor for being

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