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On the day Republican delegates to the state party convention in Hartford will endorse a candidate for U.S. Senate, former Congressman Christopher Shays of Bridgeport explains why his economic plan will create prosperity and why the plan of his chief opponent Linda McMahon will not. From Shays: Christopher Shays vs. Linda McMahon: Different Visions for [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Barack Obama'
Himes Prepares For Monday Love Fest–The GOP Election Mission
May 11th, 2012 · 15 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, National Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Nearly four years ago Jim Himes rode the Barack Obama tsunami into Congress. Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District has 17 communities. In 2008, Himes won just three–Bridgeport, Stamford and Norwalk–but it was enough to lance Bridgeport resident Republican Chris Shays who’s trying to make a comeback this year in a run for U.S. Senate. In political [...]
Tags: Barack Obama·Bill Finch·Chris Meek·Chris Shays·Dan Debicella·Jim Himes·John McCain·Mitt Romney·Steve Obsitnik
Kohut: Use Intelligence And Technology To Prevent Crime
May 10th, 2012 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Cops
Jeff Kohut, a candidate for mayor in 2011 active in a North End block watch, shares a commentary on what the city must do to stem the latest surge in violent crime. As all Bridgeporters know, we’re off to a terrible start on the public-safety front this year. At 11:30 PM last night–5/9/12, a night [...]
How Many Times Have You Voted?
April 24th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Analysis and Comment, National Politics
What do you mean you’re not a registered Republican? Why does that matter? Okay okay, it does. Connecticut is a closed primary state which means only electors registered with the GOP may vote. Yes, it’s a foregone conclusion Mitt Romney will win Connecticut on his way to locking up the GOP presidential nomination. Bring on the [...]
Walker: City Council Must Reject Tax Increase–Corrects Walsh’s Criticism
April 16th, 2012 · 22 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Budget, City Council
David Walker, the former U.S. Comptroller General who warned about Washington’s reckless spending habits well before the national economy hit the rocks, writes “It’s time to get serious about putting Bridgeport’s finances in order.” Walker, a resident of Black Rock, posted his comments on OIB in response to former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh who had [...]
Tags: Barack Obama·Bob "Troll" Walsh·David Walker·John Marshall Lee
Q Poll: Shays Trails McMahon In GOP Primary, But Edging Closer–Shays Runs Stronger Against Dems
March 22nd, 2012 · 2 Comments · Analysis and Comment, National Politics, State Politics
From the Quinnipiac Poll: Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon leads former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays 51 – 42 percent in the Republican primary for Connecticut’s U.S. Senate seat, but Shays runs better against possible Democratic candidates, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This compares to a 50 – 35 percent McMahon lead September [...]
Tags: Barack Obama·Chris Murphy·Chris Shays·Dick Blumenthal·Joe Lieberman·Linda McMahon·Mitt Romney·Newt Gingrich·Quinnipiac University·Susan Bysiewicz·William Tong
Sarah Jessica Parker: My Place, June 14
May 18th, 2012 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, National Politics
Talk about an email subject matter tease: My place, June 14. It’s from Sara Jessica Parker. Perhaps an invite to her pad is the result of OIB’s sensual political commentaries. Curses, it’s an eblast for a Barack fundraiser. I’m waiting for Melania Trump’s invitation on behalf of Mitt Romney. Lennie – It’s my honor to invite you to take [...]
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Tags: Barack Obama·Mitt Romney