For a guy who’s not a candidate for mayor, former Mayor Joe Ganim certainly is acting like he wants his old job back. Joe’s been
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Verna Files Complaint Against The Rev
It’s not a Bridgeport election without one good fight. In the special election to fill the state legislative seat vacated by Chris Caruso, State Senator
Read moreWhat Happened To The Cheaters?
This is so disappointing. I checked in with Town Clerk Alma Maya expecting a last-minute flood of absentee ballots for the special election to fill Chris
Read moreFinch’s Family Hero Says No
Ted Kennedy Jr. disappointed Mayor Bill Finch Tuesday night. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of his uncle John Kennedy at a legacy dinner
Read moreHi Honey … I’m Coming Baaack! Lisa Parziale’s Return
Lisa “Honey” Parziale, former City Council president and Democratic registrar of voters, told OIB she will be a candidate for her former West Side City
Read moreWhen Margaret Morton Told The Party Plantation Owners To Stick It
When I listen to these self-styled party plantation owners–white, black and brown–claim they control all the votes and no one can break through their slave
Read moreWhat Will Mario’s Poll Show?
Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa has a poll poised to test Mayor Bill Finch’s approval ratings and the various potential candidates for mayor. The last OIB
Read moreForget The Snow, Here Comes The Absentee Ballot Blizzard
What snowdrifts? Watch out for the drifting absentee ballots. Can you imagine if we have a day like today in three weeks? Feb. 22 is the
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