We have double Pol Pod action today featuring the two warriors in one of the most-watched congressional races in the country: 21-year incumbent Christopher Shays
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Big Mac’s Mile High Report, Plus: We’re Having A Party!
Hillary Clinton knocked her convention speech into the mile-high night. A big-game performer is right. She did what Barack needed and more. Best speech she
Read moreDo You Have A House To Spare?
Caroline delivered a message from Camelot. Teddy cranked up the crowd. Michelle Obama reached out to Hillary. If you’re a Democrat, irrespective of a Hillary
Read moreUpdating The Shaky City Budget, Plus: Shays-Himes Box On The Bridge
Mayors live and die by their budgets. In 1971, Mayor Hugh Curran responded to a budget deficit by instituting a separate mini-tax in an election
Read moreThe Monday Night Fights
Some of the best fights I’ve ever attended took place at the Bridgeport City Council, and admission was free. The joke was I went to
Read moreRip Out Your Friends, Baby!
The game is on as we close in on Aug. 12 Tsunami Tuesday. Over the next several days we’ll take a look at some of
Read moreCan You Spare A Few Votes? Plus: Mayoral Appointments, And Do It Downtown
Politics and personalities can be a big pain in the ass. All you have to do is look at Mayor Bill Finch’s relationship with the
Read moreA Chat With Big Mac, Plus: Mario’s Mallet And Education Deal
Maureen Driscoll, a former member of the Bridgeport City Council, has a directness about her that’s hard to reject. About nine years ago in Testo’s
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