You can spend all your time making love. You can spend all your love making time. In city politics, it cuts both ways. Break up, get back together. Break up, get back together. Break up, get back together. Sometimes, just like St. Valentine, it’s off with your head (politically speaking anyway). Is there a lot […]
Entries Tagged as 'Andres Ayala'
For The Love Of Politics–Primaries
February 14th, 2017 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, Education
Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Eneida Martinez-Walker·Ernie Newton·Jim Holloway·Joe Ganim·John Fabrizi·Maria Pereira·Ralph Ford·Tom McCarthy
Rosario Named Chair Of Key Legislative Caucus
January 5th, 2017 · 2 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Rosario has been named chair of the Connecticut Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus for the General Assembly session that convened on Wednesday.
Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Chris Rosario·Christina Ayala·Dennis Bradley
“Not Going Away,” Newton Ponders City Council Run
December 10th, 2016 · 43 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics
Voter rejection to the state legislature in 2012 and 2014 is not deterring Ernie Newton from considering a 2017 run for City Council where he launched his political career as a young city music teacher in 1981 on his way to becoming head of the legislative body. The self-proclaimed Moses of his people asserts there’s a […]
Tags: Alvin Penn·Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Dan Malloy·Don Clemons·Ed Gomes·Eneida Martinez-Walker·Ernie Newton·Jim Holloway
Ed Gomes Primary Ballot Access In Jeopardy, Legal Battle Looms
June 16th, 2016 · 18 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
A paperwork gaffe has placed in jeopardy State Senator Ed Gomes’ ballot spot for the August 9 Democratic primary against party endorsed Dennis Bradley, chairman of the Board of Education. Connecticut Secretary of the State spokesperson Patrick Gallahue confirmed Wednesday night that Gomes’ name will not appear on the primary ballot.
Tags: Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Dan Malloy·Dennis Bradley·Ed Gomes·Joe Ganim·Ralph Ford·Richard DeJesus·Testo's Restaurant
Bradley Grabs Dem Endorsement For State Senate, Gomes: Bring It On
May 24th, 2016 · 18 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics
Board of Education Chair Dennis Bradley Monday night won a close Democratic endorsement over incumbent Ed Gomes in Connecticut’s 23rd State Senate District. The delegate vote was 30 to 24 at Testo’s Restaurant. Get set for an August primary.
Tags: Andres Ayala·Dan Malloy·Dennis Bradley·Ed Gomes·Testo's Restaurant
Build A Statue Of Margaret Morton
February 16th, 2017 · 22 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Controversy abounded about the statue relocation of engineering pioneer Lewis Latimer that seems to be resolved by Mayor Joe Ganim declaring Thursday it will continue to front the Margaret Morton Government Center. It’s a mighty fine statue that should remain displayed prominently, but how many visitors who approach the Downtown concourse know anything about the […]
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Tags: Alvin Penn·Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Charlie Tisdale·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Joe Ganim·John Mandanici·Margaret Morton·Sal DePiano