At times like this we must recall the visionary view of OIB friend Phil Smith who noted decades ago “Some towns play political softball, other
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Ganim To Lamont: Limit Campaign Spending–Lamont Agrees To Three Primary Debates
News release from Mayor Joe Ganim: Bridgeport mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Ganim today called his certification for the Democratic August primary ballot “a
Read moreLamont: Tolls For Trucks
From Ken Dixon, CT Post: Ned Lamont, the Democrats’ endorsed candidate for governor, has been pitching the idea of highway tolls–but only for trucks–as a
Read moreConvention Weekend, Murphy First, State Offices Saturday
Roughly 2,000 delegates will gather this weekend at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford to endorse Democratic candidates for statewide office. Friday (tonight) is reserved
Read moreGanim’s Not Alone Hustling Voter Signatures For Ballot Spot, Opens Hartford HQ
Tuesday was the first day candidates for statewide office could canvass signatures from Connecticut electors to qualify for the August 12 primary ballot. Mayor Joe
Read moreThese Guys Know All About Wild Nights–Bad Slugs Rock
This sure beats political karaoke. Mike DeSalvo, lead guitar; Ken Dixon, electric mandolin, guitar, vocals; Ralph Hohman, vocals, guitar; Pat Quinn, drums; John Alcott,
Read moreWalker: We Have Decided To Fight Than Flee
Shortly after he came up short in a Republican primary for lieutenant governor in 2014, Bridgeport resident David Walker declared if Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom
Read moreThey Once Composed A Newspaper Here–The Reality Of Corporate Journalism
Just about everything has a shelf life in every day use: typewriter, phonograph, 8-track player, the newspaper. Okay okay, some hardcopy newspapers are still among
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