In 2006 little-known cable television entrepreneur Ned Lamont stormed the national scene defeating U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman in a Democratic primary. Lamont’s anti-war message that
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When In Congress, Go Back To Congress Street Bridge, Himes Returns
Ten years ago, challenging incumbent Republican Chris Shays, Jim Himes made his bones in Bridgeport barbecuing Shays on his failure to deliver bucks for a
Read moreFaith-Based Group Urges More Money For Education
Dozens of clergy members aligned with FaithActs for Education are urging the City Council to add millions more to school spending as the budget process comes
Read moreJepsen Backs Lamont For Governor
Had Attorney General George Jepsen sought Connecticut’s top office he’d likely be the Democratic standard bearer. Eschewing a third term as the state’s top civil
Read moreAs Construction Progresses, Debate Centers On Harding Name
With construction of a new facility to replace Harding High progressing for the next school year, the naming of the school has reemerged. Keep the
Read moreBridgeport And Camelot–Mark Twain Scholar New UB President
We marched comfortably along, through glades and over brooks which I could not remember to have seen before–which puzzled me and made me wonder–and yet
Read moreTong: Trump Attacks Families Like Mine
Democratic State Rep. William Tong on Tuesday filed paperwork with the State Elections Enforcement Commission forming an exploratory committee for statewide office with a focus
Read moreA “Tired” McCarthy Rejects Reelection To City Council, Served As Head Of Body For 10 Years
Saying his new job as director of labor relations for the city of New Haven was a factor, City Council President Tom McCarthy announced on
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