Former Democratic Town Committee member Bob Barnes, who considered a challenge of State Rep. Jack Hennessy in 2010, claims in OIB postings Hennessy has padded his military record.
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Is Minority Party Representation On The Table For Charter Revision? Mike Garrett Says It Should Be
Update with Mike Garrett comments: The seven-member Charter Revision Commission will look at reshaping the way school board members are chosen, among other items. The
Read moreFinch Names Members To Charter Revision Panel
Mayor Bill Finch has appointed seven Bridgeport residents to serve on a new Charter Revision Commission designed to modernize an antiquated City Charter and examine education
Read moreThe Valor Of Vallas, Your Chance To Meet The School Super
Paul Vallas now runs the day-to-day operations of the Bridgeport school system. He knows something about managing urban schools. He did that in Philadelphia, Chicago and New Orleans.
Read moreNew York Times Scribe: ‘The Random Horror Of The Death Penalty’
Lincoln Caplan, a member of the The New York Times Editorial Board, writes that Connecticut’s death penalty should sleep with the fishes. Check out his
Read moreThe Politics Of Violent Crime–Newton Calls Community Rally
Afternoon Update: Police Chief Joe Gaudett, fresh off a new five-year contract, isn’t exactly relaxing the first week of the new year. Two homicides, including
Read moreKnock, Knock, Searching For Himes’ GOP Opponents–The McMahon/Shays Factor
Congressman Jim Himes must be feeling pretty good about his reelection chances. That prehistoric noise you just heard came from Republican operatives who want to vanquish
Read moreIs Hennessy Facing The Lyons Den? Hennessy Responds To Barnes
UPDATE, Hennessy’s Barnes Burner: It will be a mighty good fight if City Councilwoman Michelle Lyons gets in the race to unseat State Rep. Jack
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