Republican First Selectman of Trumbull Tim Herbst, in a commentary, takes aim at local and state Democrats accusing them of not practicing what they preach when it comes to political inclusion asserting “watching this Democratic primary unfold in Bridgeport, Trumbull and Monroe is a case of absolute hypocrisy on the part of Connecticut Democrats.”
Entries Tagged as 'Ned Lamont'
Herbst Bashes Dems’ Hypocritical Treatment Of Moore In State Senate Race
July 16th, 2016 · 39 Comments · City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Tags: Dan Malloy·Joe Lieberman·Marilyn Moore·Ned Lamont·Paul Timpanelli·Tim Herbst·Tom McCarthy
An Architect’s View, As Foster Has Designs On Mayor’s Office
October 15th, 2015 · 29 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
Fundraising has intensified with less than three weeks to the general election for mayor. Thursday night Antinozzi Associates, a Downtown architectural firm, hosted a fundraiser for Mary-Jane Foster as she seeks momentum to become “the honest choice for change” over Democratic nominee Joe Ganim.
Tags: Bill Finch·Joe Ganim·Joe Lieberman·Mary-Jane Foster·Ned Lamont
OIB Rewind: If Only Finch Had Listened
September 22nd, 2015 · 10 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics
OIB column Nov. 30, 2012: Mayor Bill Finch has been mumbling the past few days about some of his political appointments derailing city progress. Yes, what if Finch bolted the ranks of the donkeys? Ciao. Sayonara. Adiós. See ya. You’re on your own. Bye bye. I’ve changed my registration to unaffiliated. He has three full […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Chris Murphy·Jasper McLevy·Joe Lieberman·Lowell Weicker·Mike Bloomberg·Ned Lamont
Malloy Endorses Finch, ‘A Person We Can Trust’
July 28th, 2015 · 52 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Calling Mayor Bill Finch “A person we can trust,” Governor Dan Malloy Tuesday afternoon endorsed him for a third, four-year term at the Black Horse Garage where the governor also announced a state grant to expand the workshop of the luxury car restorer in the East End, a pivotal battle ground area where former mayor […]
Tags: Bass Pro Shops·Bill Finch·Dan Malloy·Joe Ganim·John Stafstrom·M. Evette Brantley·Mary-Jane Foster·Michelle Lyons·Ned Lamont·Steelpointe Harbor·Tom Foley
Malloy Endorses Hillary, Balks At Endorsement For Finch
June 8th, 2015 · 19 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, National Politics, News and Events, State Politics
WFSB 3 Connecticut Although he has attended a fundraiser for Mayor Bill Finch, Governor Dan Malloy stopped short, for now, of endorsing him for a third four-year term before the expected Democratic primary that could include both former Mayor Joe Ganim and Finch’s 2011 primary opponent Mary-Jane Foster whom the governor described as a friend. […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Dan Malloy·Hillary Clinton·Joe Ganim·Mary-Jane Foster·Ned Lamont
Who’ll Get Behind Wheel Of Ayala’s Seat? The City’s Political Fast Lane
December 23rd, 2014 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, State Politics
Now in the driver’s seat, Andres Ayala shouldn’t have to worry about his voting address anymore. On January 7, the state senator is scheduled to become commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. A special election will be scheduled to fill his vacancy. Could this be a free-for-all?
Tags: Alberto "Tito" Ayala·Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Christina Ayala·CT Post·Dan Malloy·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Ezequiel Santiago·Joe Ganim·John DeStefano·John Stafstrom·Lydia Martinez·Mario Testa·Ned Lamont·Scott Hughes·Tom Foley
The Politics Of Legal Work, City Solicits Pricing For Key Bond Counsel Services
January 2nd, 2016 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Budget, City Politics, News and Events
Pullman & Comley’s 20-year run as city bond counsel led by partner John Stafstrom could be coming to a close. The Bridgeport-based law firm with offices in Hartford, Stamford and Waterbury has been notified by the city that it is soliciting price proposals for upcoming bond counsel services from qualified firms in Connecticut. Bond counsel work […]
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Tags: Barnum Festival·Bass Pro Shops·Bill Finch·Chris Caruso·Chris Meyer·Dan Malloy·Dennis Murphy·Joe Ganim·John Fabrizi·John Stafstrom·Ken Flatto·Mary-Jane Foster·Ned Lamont·Steelpointe Harbor