Bolstered by newly energized liberal activists who have become politically involved out of anger at President Donald Trump, Democrats say they hope to pull off an unlikely win in Tuesday's special election to fill the vacant seat. "We're very encouraged by the outpouring of support from Democrats across the state who are absolutely disgusted by what they're seeing from Trump and the Republicans in Washington," said Leigh Appleby, spokesman for the Connecticut Democratic Party. "We're encouraged by the grassroots energy we're seeing."