What do you mean you’re not a registered Republican? Why does that matter? Okay okay, it does. Connecticut is a closed primary state which means only electors registered with the GOP may vote. Yes, it’s a foregone conclusion Mitt Romney will win Connecticut on his way to locking up the GOP presidential nomination. Bring on the [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Newt Gingrich'
Mayor And Malloy–Newt The Hoot–A Barrel Of Conservation
September 20th, 2010 · 14 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Malloy, joined by Mayor Bill Finch, will share his plans at the Bridgeport Ferry Terminal Tuesday morning for developing state ports “in an effort to grow jobs, increase economic growth and trade flow, and improve transportation infrastructure.” The city has a choppy relationship with Captain Brian McAllister, president of the Bridgeport and Port [...]
Tags: Andy Nunn·Anthony Musto·Bill Finch·Bridgeport Port Authority·Dan Malloy·David Pia·Joe Riccio·Lisa Miro·Morgan Kaolian·Ned Lamont·Newt Gingrich
Mayor And Max Strike A Deal, Plus: This Is Nuts! And Sarah’s Loaded Speech
June 9th, 2009 · 27 Comments · City Budget, City Politics, Education, National Politics, State Politics
After the charges, counter charges, letter war and turf protection, Mayor Bill Finch and Board of Education President Max Medina have reached common ground on the BOE easing the city’s deficit. The mayor had requested $7 million or so, Max and company said way too much. The agreed upon figure is $2.5 million. Every little [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·CT Post·Dan Tepfer·Lee Samowitz·Max Medina·Newt Gingrich·Sarah Palin
Pass The Stuffing Please, Turkey Of The Year Nominations
November 19th, 2012 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment
Time for the annual Turkey of the Year nominations. So many choices, so many pols stuffed with everlasting narcissism, excuses, whining, bewildering actions, statements and despair. We at OIB are equal opportunity chestnut crushers so we invite your nominations for local, state and federal office. It’s hard not to close nominations right here and now and [...]
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Tags: Barack Obama·Mitt Romney·Newt Gingrich