Vinnie Roberti, who was a political player in Bridgeport 30 years ago, has an octopus’ touch when it comes to government, politics, business. He also has the survival skills of Frankenstein’s monster. Interesting piece from www.registercitizen.com about papa’s influence on his son’s congressional race. The publication asks, Is Dan Roberti the Manchurian Candidate? Check it [...]
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Where Have You Gone Vinnie Roberti? (I’m Right Here!)
August 8th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Tags: Anthony Cernera·Chris Donovan·Dan Roberti·Vinnie Roberti
Keila Wants Charter Question Edited
August 8th, 2012 · 12 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Education, News and Events
The latest column from Keila Torres of the CT Post centers on the wording of the charter revision question to voters: Who would vote against education governance reform? Probably not many people in Bridgeport, given the number of failing schools in the city. And that’s exactly what it seems city officials are counting on come [...]
Tags: CT Post·Keila Torres Ocasio
Don’t Miss Suzanne Vega At The Bijou–Q&A With OIB
August 8th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
If you’ve never listened to Suzanne Vega you haven’t lived. The genius of Vega’s work is captured in Luka, a song she wrote from the perspective of an abused boy. One of the most gifted singers and storytellers of our generation is performing Saturday night at the exquisite Bijou Theatre on Fairfield Avenue. On September 25, Vega will [...]
Tags: Bijou Theatre
Gomes Reelection Strategy: It’s All About Steady Eddie, Plus: The Big Wave Factor
August 8th, 2012 · 12 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, State Politics
Last September, as Ed Gomes was undergoing heart surgery, the state senator’s legislative leadership allies in Hartford who apparently thought the incumbent had a safe reelection outlook tried to make sure Anthony Musto, the other Democratic state senator representing Bridgeport in a swing suburban district had an easier path to reelection. They did so by [...]
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Tags: Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Chris Caruso·Dan Malloy·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Mary-Jane Foster