Veteran political reporter Jim Callahan files his perspective on Republican candidate for mayor Rick Torres’ chances in November. BY JIM CALLAHAN A Bridgeport Republican mayoral
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State Senate Primary Battle Looms
Who will be Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa’s candidate for Connecticut’s 23rd State Senatorial District? The seat is currently occupied by Ed Gomes who supported Mary-Jane
Read moreFoster Thanks Supporters, Looks Forward To Next Chapter
From Mary-Jane Foster: Dear friends and supporters – I am writing to share my deepest gratitude with each and every one of you who worked
Read moreWhat Finch’s Win Means For Mario Testa, ‘Now They Have To Come To Us’
Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa is a throwback politician, the kind who believes in respect, embraces the political action, the glory of power politics. He’s a competitor
Read moreFinal Finch V. Foster OIB Poll Reflects Voter Sentiment
A poll conducted by the Merriman River Group on behalf of OIB four weeks before the primary showed Mayor Bill Finch with a six-point lead
Read moreSpeedy Gonzalez Breaks Down Machines
Former City Councilman Joel “Speedy” Gonzalez always brings provocative perspective to OIB conversations. He filed this report about his primary day activities. Political Pimps, Whores, Hustlers, and Con Men–Look
Read moreThe City’s Changing Political Landscape–Hey, There’s Still A General Election!
In Bridgeport, Democrats outnumber Republicans 10 to 1. How the city has changed the past 20 years, even the past 10 years. In the old
Read moreKohut Pushes GE Jobs Petition
From independent mayoral candidate Jeff Kohut: KOHUT FOR MAYOR CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES MAJOR, CITYWIDE, EMPOWERMENT-PROJECT/JOBS-CREATION INITIATIVE!! 0
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