UPDATE includes Debicella announcement: Republican Dan Debicella ran a competitive race against Democratic Congressman Jim Himes in 2010, two years after Himes had defeated 20-year
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Himes Prepares For Monday Love Fest–The GOP Election Mission
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
Read moreThe Political Mixology Of Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District
Where will Bridgeport end up in the potential realignment of Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District? Stay put or join New Haven in the 3rd District? Republican operatives would
Read moreHo, Ho, Ho; I Am Santa Claws!
Okay, time for the annual OIB gift-giving season with plenty of stocking-stuffed sarcasm. What, ya think Santa wouldn’t arrive in time to adorn our favorite
Read moreTurkey Of The Year Nominations
Where do we start? So many gaffes, blunders, gobbledygooks. What are your Turkey Of The Year nominations? I mean, we cannot give out just one
Read moreWinners And Losers, Bridgeport Kingmaker (maybe), Debicella’s Lame Strategy
On a day a whole bunch of souls made it to the polls, who were the goats and who were the toasts? Yes, Bridgeport can
Read moreDebicella Concedes To Himes
Democratic Congressman Jim Himes, riding a huge Bridgeport plurality and running competitive in several GOP strongholds, has won reelection to a second term. Barack Obama’s
Read moreUgly: Running Out Of Ballots, Poll Hours Extended For Some City Voting Precincts, Plus: 8 p.m. Returns
11 p.m. update: Unofficial numbers show Congressman Jim Himes blowing away Republican Dan Debicella in Bridgeport while running competitive in several suburban towns. Superior Court orders
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