He has a deep rolodex that includes names and numbers of political, governmental and business contacts, strong relationships with decision makers in Hartford such as
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Ayala’s Intriguing Strategy For Winning Senate Primary–Ed Who?–We’re Running Against Newton
The names of three Democratic candidates will appear on the ballot for the Aug. 14 State Senate primary; Ernie Newton, (State Rep.) Andres Ayala and
Read moreBarbecue In Black Rock: McMahon To Open Headquarters In Shays’ Backyard
Take that! Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon will celebrate the opening of a field office in Bridgeport on Saturday with a barbecue as she
Read moreRun, Governor … Run! (Like The Wind)
Run Forrest … run! No, run governor … run! State media outlets are trying to rope Governor Dannel Malloy into the Ernie Newton endorsement question.
Read moreMario: Do What You Want–Mother Goose Supporting Bysiewicz, Most Party Regulars For Murphy
Two years ago Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa made it a priority to mobilize all his delegates to the state party convention to support Ned
Read moreWill Andres Ayala Run For State Senate?
Haven’t heard it from the horse’s mouth, but several pols tell OIB State Rep. Andres Ayala, leader of the city’s State House delegation, is telling
Read moreJohn $taf$trom’s UConn Coup
Former Democratic Town Chair John Stafstrom is a happy man today. Who could blame him? The attorney for Bridgeport-based Pullman & Comley structured the agreement that eventually led
Read moreSizing Up Political Support For Murphy Versus Bysiewicz
Congressman Chris Murphy is young, riding high in early polls, with loads of campaign cash for his U.S. Senate run. If Murphy wins the seat occupied by a
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