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In a short time the president of the United States will touch down in Connecticut’s largest city to urge, implore, inspire voters to support the Democratic ticket: governor, U.S. Senate, House of Representatives and so on. Behind the scenes the Bridgeport Democratic organization has stitched together a funky configuration of supporters, some that get along, [...]
Entries from May 16th, 2012
Ganim And Mario Again
October 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment · City Politics
It was just a matter of time, right? Former Mayor Joe Ganim stopped in to see Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa at his Madison Avenue restaurant the other day. Nothing like kitchen talk with Mario. He was probably pounding out veal, blood stains on his apron, when Joe stopped in. Joe and Mario had a [...]
Tags: Joe Ganim·Mario Testa
See Ya Cernera
October 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Education
After a 20-year run Anthony Cernera has left Sacred Heart University. He presided over explosive growth, sometimes at the expense of the city with rowdy students impacting quality of life in the North End. SHU proper is located in Fairfield, but dorms are located in Bridgeport. Cernera, despite his accomplishments, never cared to connect with the [...]
Tags: Anthony Cernera·CT Post·John Petillo·Sacred Heart University
Election Fraud Hotline
October 28th, 2010 · No Comments · State Politics
From Connecticut U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL AND STATE OFFICIALS PROMOTE TELEPHONE HOTLINE FOR REPORTING ELECTION FRAUD AND VOTING RIGHTS ABUSES In an effort to ensure that the November 2, 2010 elections are administered fairly in every city and town in Connecticut, David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Albert P. Lenge, Executive [...]
Tags: Susan Bysiewicz
Welcome To Mayberry: Mount, Hovey And The House
October 27th, 2010 · 10 Comments · State Politics
OIB friend Michele Mount (MCAT) is challenging Republican State Representative DebraLee Hovey who’s answering questions about improvements to her Monroe house. Don’t ya just love suburban cat fights? From Bill Bittar, Monroe Patch: Less than a week before Election Day, an incumbent Monroe state representative is defending herself against claims that she failed to get proper [...]
Tags: DebraLee Hovey·Michele Mount
Will McMahon Hire Off-Duty City Cops Election Day?
October 28th, 2010 · 33 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Cops, News and Events, State Politics
Days before the election–real or imagined–paranoia sets in on respective campaign camps struggling for every possible vote in a tight race. The race for governor tight. The race for Congress tight. The race for U.S. Senate between Democrat Dick Blumenthal and Republican Linda McMahon is close enough that neither side is giving up or taking anything for [...]
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Tags: Barack Obama·Dick Blumenthal·Linda McMahon