HARTFORD, Conn. -- Ned Lamont said he has formed a committee to explore a possible run for governor.

Lamont said the state was once at the forefront of manufacturing and technology but now he believes Connecticut is in an "economic dead zone."

He touted the same message when he ran against Sen. Joe Lieberman three years ago.

Lamont defeated Lieberman in the primary.

How, he said he is focused on a statewide position.

Lamont said, "As chief executive officer, you have to get all the people to the table. We didn't do it six months ago and that's why we are worse off today."

So far, the only candidate to officially announce a run for governor is former house speaker James Amann. However, Secretary of State Susan Byziewicz, Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy, Sen. Gary Lebeau, and Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi are all interested.

Gov. Jodi Rell has not said whether she will run.