Why go back into politics where the feds could be watching you? OIB friend Paul Bass, editor of the New Haven Independent and host of
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Seeking Public Campaign Cash For Governor Run, Ganim Suing State Watchdog Group
A lobbyist convicted of bribing a state official would not be permanently prohibited from receiving public campaign funds, nor a convicted murderer, according to a
Read moreRejecting Lobbyist Loot, Mattei Raises Dough With A Reformer’s Touch
So far this is a wide-open gubernatorial election cycle for 2018. An open seat, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman not clearly signaling her intentions, a slew
Read moreState Election Watchdog Stiffs Ganim On Public Campaign Funds, Ganim Pledges Court Action
If Mayor Joe Ganim is to receive public campaign funds in his quest for statewide office, he’ll need a court order. The State Elections Enforcement
Read moreMattei: Authoritarians Demand Loyalty To Themselves, Democracies Demand Loyalty To The Law
Bridgeport attorney Chris Mattei who prosecuted several public figures as an assistant United States attorney, including former Governor John Rowland, weighs in on fired FBI
Read moreThe Joe And Mario Show, Ganim Returns To Statewide Ambition
Joe Ganim’s in the 2018 race for governor, an exploratory phase anyway. Now what? He raises money while waging a parallel campaign to qualify for
Read moreGanim To Explore Long-Shot Run For Governor
Eager for another shot at the governor’s office, one he thought was his time until derailed by a public corruption conviction in 2003, Mayor Joe
Read moreWyman, Political Charisma Shackled By Malloy Economic Baggage?
She’s one of the most charismatic figures in state politics, highly desired at public events, her smile, wink and gravelly voiced Brooklyn enthusiasm a natural replacement
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