Congressman Christopher Shays’ air campaign has begun with an introductory cable spot that shares the “hope” of Democrat Barack Obama and the “straight talk” of
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Paging The Invisible Man
Has anyone met the city’s new Economic Development Director Don Eversley? What’s going on with Steelpointe? What happened to the Canyon-Johnson project, ballyhooed by Earvin
Read moreThe Shays-Himes Battle Royal
The big show in November between Republican Congressman Christopher Shays and his Democratic opponent Jim Himes is gonna be a hoot. That’s because Bridgeport will
Read moreTsunami Tuesday: A Night For The Blonde Banshee, Musto Holds Off Moore
My oh my, State Rep. Bob Keeley, the longest serving legislator in Bridgeport’s history, has been taken out by Auden Grogins, the blonde banshee from Black Rock.
Read moreTsunami Tuesday Eve, Plus: Finch Wants To Arrest Cop OT
Here we go, the eve of Tsunami Tuesday, and city Democrats are enduring phone calls, mailings, door knocking and last minute appeals for votes. Must
Read moreTsunami Tuesday Cometh, Plus: Cop House Remedy Order
Five days until Tsunami Tuesday. In Bridgeport, politics is a sporting event. Republican operative Phil Smith said it all: “Some towns play political softball, other
Read moreI Need Lots Of Reminding
Memo to me: Don’t fall into Black Rock Harbor when helping Republican Town Chairman Marc Delmonico out of the water at Captain’s Cove following his
Read moreThe Troll Speaks His Mind
Look out, everybody, The Troll’s in the Pol Pod. Yes, OIB caught up to City Councilman Bob Walsh for a 10-minute chat about life on
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