John McCain didn’t enlist a running mate, he hired himself an attack dog from Alaska leading a sled over a cliff. Tacky, surly, mean, nasty and strident
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Do You Have A House To Spare?
Caroline delivered a message from Camelot. Teddy cranked up the crowd. Michelle Obama reached out to Hillary. If you’re a Democrat, irrespective of a Hillary
Read moreUpdating The Shaky City Budget, Plus: Shays-Himes Box On The Bridge
Mayors live and die by their budgets. In 1971, Mayor Hugh Curran responded to a budget deficit by instituting a separate mini-tax in an election
Read moreThe Monday Night Fights
Some of the best fights I’ve ever attended took place at the Bridgeport City Council, and admission was free. The joke was I went to
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
Read moreCan You Spare A Few Votes? Plus: Mayoral Appointments, And Do It Downtown
Politics and personalities can be a big pain in the ass. All you have to do is look at Mayor Bill Finch’s relationship with the
Read moreSee The Lights, Plus: Council Contract Hit And Shays Hits The Gas
It’s nice when cash-strapped nonprofits receive an infusion. Congratulations to City Lights Gallery and its Director Billy Jean Sullivan for a $50,000 state grant it
Read moreThe Candidates Are Coming, Plus: Bucks For Bridgeport
I love the strategic dynamics of primaries. They’re so much different than general elections, especially a high turnout presidential cycle when you know people are
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