So often general election voters are handed a ballot and then eyes glaze over the befuddling questions before them with little advance explanation. Spoiler alert: the Nov. 6 ballot includes two questions pertaining to Connecticut’s Special Transportation Fund and the disposition of state property. For explanation on these questions see here.
Entries Categorized as 'City Politics'
Attention Voters: Two State Questions On November Ballot
October 15th, 2018 · 2 Comments · City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
State Supreme Court Unanimously Tosses Newton Conviction On Campaign Finance Charges
October 12th, 2018 · 14 Comments · City Politics, Law Enforcement, News and Events, State Politics
Ruling “it is reasonably possible that the jury was misled” about Ernie Newton’s intent, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday unanimously threw out his January 2015 conviction on campaign finance charges stemming from his 2012 run for State Senate. The justices ordered a new trial, but will state prosecutors pursue one? See Supreme Court decision […]
Any Mayoral Takers Against Ganim?
October 8th, 2018 · 36 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, State Politics
Need a java jolt for this election cycle? Four weeks to the general election featuring races for governor, General Assembly and federal offices. So far it’s been rather sleepy with the Supreme Court confirmation hearings gripping interest nationally. Still, there’s a lot on the line in Connecticut with an open seat for governor and the State […]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Chris Rosario·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Ned Lamont·Steelpointe Harbor
Forget The Absentee Ballots, Here’s Your Chance, Pony Up $7,500 For Stefanowski
October 5th, 2018 · 25 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Bang the bongos. Toot the trumpets. Grind the guitars. The cash-strapped Bridgeport Republican Town Committee has donated $7,500 to the gubernatorial campaign of Bob Stefanowski tucked in a battle with Democratic standard bearer Ned Lamont. Bridgeport resident John Slater, vice chairman of the Connecticut Republican Party, issued a call to action in an eblast urging […]
Working Families Party Endorses More Than 100 Candidates In Connecticut
September 24th, 2018 · 1 Comment · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
The Connecticut Working Families Party has endorsed a record 107 candidates for the November general election placing them on Row C including all six Democrats seeking statewide constitutional offices led by top-of-ticket Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz facing Republicans Bob Stefanowski and Joe Markley. The Connecticut Independent Party has emerged as a Republican antidote to […]
Tags: Aaron Turner·Dennis Bradley·Dick Blumenthal·Ed Gomes·Jack Hennessy·Marilyn Moore·Ned Lamont·Susan Bysiewicz
As Moore Ponders Future, State Funds Flow To City
September 14th, 2018 · 50 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Development and Zoning, State Politics
State Senator Marilyn Moore, co-chair of the General Assembly’s Bonding Subcommittee, on Thursday announced the expected approval of nearly $15 million in state funds including dollars for the demolition of the Pleasure Beach Bridge, renovations to city-owned McLevy Hall and capping the closed landfill at Seaside Park. The State Bond Commission is scheduled to approve the […]
Tags: Anthony Musto·Marilyn Moore·Pleasure Beach·Rich Deecken
Moore’s Message: Take Nothing For Granted, Women’s Rights On The Line
October 14th, 2018 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Ned Lamont spent Saturday morning in Bridgeport schmoozing city ministers for support, rallying campaign canvassers to churn out a vote and heralding his friend Marilyn Moore’s return to the State Senate currently locked in an 18 tie among Democrats and Republicans with control of the upper chamber as well as an open seat for governor […]
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Tags: Anthony Musto·Bob Stefanowski·Ed Gomes·Marilyn Moore·Mario Testa·Ned Lamont·Rich Deecken