An interesting configuration of local pols, sometimes friends, sometimes not, are lining up behind their respective Democratic candidates for governor. Ned Lamont received the backing of the
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Himes: ‘Independent Voting Record’ And Barnes Wants Hennessy On Rocks
Congressman Jim Himes joins us for a Pol Pod chat. Himes won election in 2008 knocking off 20-year Republican incumbent Christopher Shays, backed by Barack’s Bridgeport tsunami,
Read moreLabor Issues, Lamont’s Message Problem, Foley’s Opportunity
Negotiators for the Bridgeport Board of Education and teachers union have been talking. Doesn’t sound like the union reps want to hear it. The BOE is operating
Read moreMalloy-Lamont Race, Big Difference; Malloy Camp Awarded $2 Million
In 1994 I was campaign manager to Joe Ganim’s Democratic gubernatorial bid. Joe ended up as the lieutenant governor candidate with party-endorsed John Larson, now
Read moreThe Tax Man, The Impact Of A Caruso Primary, And National Review’s McMahon Pile Driver
The dreaded tax bills will hit mailboxes July 1. But before that the City Council is expected to officially approve a tax increase of roughly one additional mil above
Read moreDick Licks Linda In Q Poll, Will Newton Part The Pequonnock?
The Q Poll shows Dick Blumenthal is good shape against Republican Linda McMahon after his war service flap. Among Dems Ned Lamont has a 17
Read moreDick, Linda Cat Fight, Caruso Ponders Guber Choice, GE Demo, And Development Forum
Oh baby, the U.S. Senate race is gonna get ugly. Terrifyingly ugly. Body-slam, turnbuckle-bashing, head-butt, groin-kicking, hair-pulling, razor-blades-to-the-forehead ugly. 0
Read moreCan We All Get Along? Nah, Plus: The Congressional Race, And Milton Bond
Cecil Young has filed an ethics complaint against several City Council members following last Monday’s battle royal in which a host of local legislators were
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