Lowell Weicker had a soft spot for Bridgeport that benefited the city in solid, tangible ways be it congressman, U.S. senator and especially as governor
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Category: Analysis and Comment
Mayoral Campaigns Gear Up For Fundraising Filings
The fundraising prowess of Mayor Joe Ganim’s three Democratic opponents will become clearer in the days ahead as they put on a final push for
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Paging All Operatives – Pay Attention To The Election Calendar
The state election calendar, see here, is a key timeline for all political operatives to follow. Miss a deadline and it could mean blowing a
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Plan B Strategy – Ganim’s Opponents Play For Working Families Party Endorsement
Mayor Joe Ganim is well positioned for the endorsement when the 90-member Democratic Town Committee meets next month. Opponents must secure more than 2,000 verified
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In ‘Port Politics, The Suspicion Of A History-Making Mayoral Message
In 2011, Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes, an immigrant from Cape Verde, urged history-making voter support to elect him the first person of color to
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Mayoral Candidate Lamond Daniels Shows Nose For Opponent’s BS
Everyone’s favorite local milk man Doug Wade, owner of Bridgeport-based Wade’s dairy, knows what it’s like for the cream to rise to the top. He’s
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In Hartford Relationships Matter To Bolster Municipal Budget
It used to be Bridgeport’s state legislative delegation was looked upon with cringe-worthy laughter. Why do you people keep electing chuckleheads? is a paraphrase of
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Former School Board Chair Weldon Claims Fix Is In For New Superintendent
Commentary from John Weldon, former member and chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education Nine months ago, Michael Testani resigned as superintendent of Bridgeport schools to
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