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Entries Tagged as 'Anthony Musto'

Oh Boy, Malloy (Wins Big)! Malloy-Lamont Run Tight in Bridgeport

August 11th, 2010 · 55 Comments · City Politics, State Politics

Update: When a Democrat has a Republican message in a Democratic primary, it’s hard to win, even outspending your opponent four to one.
Ned Lamont spent roughly $10 million, the most by far in a Democratic guber primary. While he inspired primary voters in a courageous anti-war message against Joe Lieberman four years ago, he never had [...]

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The Budget Toothache, Plus: Will You Make The Switch?

July 9th, 2010 · 48 Comments · City Budget, City Council, State Politics

Notice to City Council members:
There will be a meeting of the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee to be held on Monday evening, July 12, 2010 at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, Connecticut in the Wheeler Room, Side A.
By way of this notice, the Committee respectfully requests the attendance of this [...]

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Council Sets Mil Rate, Plus: Caruso, Musto Opponents Drop Out, And Help From GOP Friends

June 8th, 2010 · 9 Comments · City Budget, City Council, City Politics, Media, State Politics

The Bridgeport City Council set the mil rate Monday night. It has increased from 38.74 to 39.64. One mil represents nearly $7 million. What does this mean for the average homeowner? Depending on the assessment on average from $50 to $150 increase for the year. Oh, almost forgot to mention, no fistfight Monday night.
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Dick Licks Linda In Q Poll, Will Newton Part The Pequonnock?

May 27th, 2010 · 10 Comments · Events, Political Analysis, State Politics

The Q Poll shows Dick Blumenthal is good shape against Republican Linda McMahon after his war service flap. Among Dems Ned Lamont has a 17 point lead over Dan Malloy in the race for governor. This race will tighten once Malloy receives his infusion of public money and blasts the airwaves. On the GOP side [...]

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OIB Party Skinny: The Candidates, The Budget And Concession Demands, Plus: New Trees For Saints

May 12th, 2010 · 9 Comments · City Budget, Education, Events, State Politics

The chatter and juniper were flowing at the OIB party at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn. Lots of discussion about State Comptroller Nancy Wyman agreeing to serve as running mate to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Malloy.

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Moore V. Musto II

April 27th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Political Analysis, State Politics

In 2008, Marilyn Moore came close to defeating Anthony Musto in a state senate Democratic primary. She’s gearing up again.

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Elaine’s Silver Hammer, Plus: Malloy Endorsement, Give Us The Money, And We’re Having A Blue Martini Party!

April 16th, 2010 · 8 Comments · Events, State Politics

Get ready for a mighty state senate race if former Trumbull State Rep. and finance director Elaine Hammers seeks the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Anthony Musto.
GOP leaders in Trumbull and Bridgeport are urging her to run. Hammers ran a spirited race against Bill Finch in 2002 when he represented the tri-community senate district that also includes [...]

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