We have Joe The Bartender, Joe The Barber, Joe Six Pack and now Joe The Plumber. Hey, my middle name is Joe, were they talking
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Shays, Himes Lace Up Gloves At Housy
Addressing healthcare, two wars, and taxes and spending Congressman Christopher Shays and his Democratic opponent Jim Himes served up some crackling exchanges Tuesday morning in
Read morePizza And Politicians
I spent Sunday’s spectacular afternoon chewing Julian’s fantastico brick-oven pie on Madison Avenue and leaning against the street sign at Madison and Capitol cheering marchers
Read moreParading Pols, Plus: Supreme Court Ruling, Norwood’s 911, And ACORN Complaint Update
Okay, everyone, this is your chance to throw cannoli at your favorite politician. I’m looking forward to Sunday’s Columbus Day parade, sponsored by the Council
Read moreSHU Poll Gives Shays Lead, Plus: Squishy Squash And City In The Soup
A poll released Tuesday by Sacred Heart University gives Republican Congressman Christopher Shays a 10-point edge over his Democratic challenger Jim Himes. The poll is much
Read more… And For The Good News, Plus: The State Of School Kids
Mayor Bill Finch delivers his state of the city address to the Bridgeport City Council tonight. I’ve written my share of these speeches for mayors.
Read moreDebate Polls: Crunching The Numbers; Shays And Himes On Rescue Vote
My take on the debate: no harm, no foul. Sarah Palin held her own on tone, and sometimes these debates are more about style than substance.
Read moreHey, We Have An Election, Plus: Bridgeport Leads State Registration
Can you believe it’s October 1? Time to take a quick inventory of two key local races. The November election almost seems like a sidebar
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