Another stick-in-the-eye poll for Chris Dodd. No one knows his primary challenger Merrick Alpert, yet Alpert is down just 20 points among Democrats in the
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Dodd’s Looking For Friends, Plus: Zoo Tix For You
Four years ago at this time when Ned Lamont was a dot on the public radar screen, Joe Lieberman seemed like a lock to be
Read moreDeath Penalty Politics, Plus: SuBy’s Guber Mission
You know how I feel about the death penalty? Big waste of court time, posturing and money by wimpy pols fearful of the soft-on-crime tag. Barack is for
Read moreHey, Wake Up! Plus: Ken Hays, The Best Of Bridgeport
It was impossible not to notice the public emptiness in City Council chambers Monday night as the city’s legislative body passed Mayor Bill Finch’s proposed
Read moreRusso’s Education Plan, Win By Losing
Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo hasn’t gone away. In fact, he’s gearing up for even more involvement in the city. Russo told OIB over the
Read moreFishing For The Good Stuff
Today is the St. Patrick’s Day of the inland fishing season: lots of amateurs hanging out around watering holes. Why do I hate fishing on
Read moreDodd’s Political Pulse, Plus: Caruso’s Taxidermy Shop, And Teach Your Children
Is Chris Dodd in trouble? Yup. Is he dead politically? Not yet. Of course, if the U.S. senator steps into any more bear traps, state party
Read moreThe Politics Of Education, Plus: Happy Anniversary To Us
12:30 p.m. UPDATE: This should be fun to watch. Guess who’s taking a look at running for the Board of Education? Former City Councilman/mayoral candidate
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