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From The Bluefish: The Bridgeport Bluefish, who have reached the Atlantic League Championship series for the first time since 2006, would like to invite all fans out to a special Pep Rally to help cheer them on and create some excitement before the team returns from York for Game 3 at Harbor Yard. The event [...]
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Dick’s Internal Poll, 12-Point Lead
September 28th, 2010 · No Comments · State Politics
From Dick Blumenthal’s pollster Greenberg Quinlan Rosner: In a statewide survey conducted among 606 likely voters September 20-23, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal holds a 12-point advantage over Linda McMahon with five weeks to go in the campaign. Blumenthal enjoys a nearly 2 to 1 favorable-unfavorable ratio while McMahon’s negatives outweigh positive impressions of her despite the [...]
Tags: Dick Blumenthal·Linda McMahon
Linda, Dick In Lip Lock
September 28th, 2010 · 17 Comments · State Politics
Today’s Q Poll: Propelled by Connecticut likely voters who say they are “angry” with government, former wrestling executive Linda McMahon, the Republican U.S. Senate candidate, is closing in on Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, the Democrat, and now trails just 49 – 46 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
My Ears Hurt, The Reality About Polls, Wake Up CT Post!
September 28th, 2010 · 8 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, State Politics
Quinnipiac Poll: June 2010, Ned Lamont 39, Dan Malloy 22. Malloy wins August primary by double digits. Quinnipiac Poll: July 2010, Tom Foley 48, Michael Fedele 13. Fedele loses by just a couple of points and if he had one more week he fillets Foley. What did Malloy and Fedele have in common? Public financing, [...]
Tags: Adam Wood·Bill Finch·Bob "Troll" Walsh·Chris Caruso·CT Post·Dan Malloy·Jodi Rell·John Gomes·Keila Torres Ocasio·Michael Fedele·Ned Lamont·Quinnipiac University·Tom Foley
OIB Poll: Finch Leads Rivals Despite Voter Concern About Direction Of City
September 26th, 2010 · 30 Comments · City Politics
Less than a year from a mayoral primary Mayor Bill Finch, in a poll of likely Democratic voters commissioned by OIB, leads all potential primary challengers including State Rep. Chris Caruso by 16 points. Finch’s approval rating is above 50 percent. Some concern for the Finch camp, city Dems by a 52 to 17 percent margin say the city’s [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·Bridgeport Bluefish·Chris Caruso·Dan Malloy·John Gomes·Mary-Jane Foster·Merriman River Group·Ned Lamont·University of Bridgeport
Where’s The Grant Money?
September 24th, 2010 · 29 Comments · City Budget
Layoff letters were issued Friday to several city employees whose positions are funded by state grants. Historically various departments covered by grants will receive a verbal or email notice regarding funding commitment, followed by a written contract from the state. City bean counters are concerned state money scheduled to cover the grant period starting October 1 may not [...]
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Fabs: Don’t Count Me Out–The Moses Factor–Life In Bansheeville
September 28th, 2010 · 41 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, State Politics
Former Mayor John Fabrizi checked in on Tuesday. He saw some numbers in the recent OIB poll that piqued his interest. Isn’t that the great thing about polls, we all pick out what’s good for us. Fabs, who says he’d like his old job back, hasn’t acted like a candidate. He’s kept a low public profile. [...]
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Tags: Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Charlie Tisdale·Chris Caruso·Ernie Newton·John Fabrizi·John Gomes·Lenny Paoletta·Mario Testa·Mary Moran·Ned Lamont·Tom McCarthy