Yowser! After watching Gov. Jodi Rell’s we’re-strong-but-screwed speech on Monday two things occurred to me: she’s going to flame entire state departments and dramatically scalpel
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Don’t Hog The Rumors
Good day groundhogs, woodchucks and land beavers. I’m wondering what it means if city pols do not see their shadows today. Is it a cold,
Read moreFinch For Secretary of State, Plus: Casting Call At The Playhouse
Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz is going to jump on the pile of Democratic candidates seeking the state’s top office. You know what I say?
Read moreYou Can Always Go Downtown, Plus: Big Mac Blogs From Inauguration And Mayor Comments On Barack’s Day
Do you want a job? The Downtown Special Services District is looking for a “managing director.” A number of OIB friends have applied for the
Read morePolitical Timing, Plus: FU FU
Timing is everything in politics. If John Fabrizi doesn’t walk into that courtroom in 2007, Bill Finch isn’t mayor today. If local party leaders such as
Read moreCan You Spare Some Coal?
Baby, it’s frozen tundra out there. How frozen is it? State Rep. Chris Caruso bonfired his failed legal briefs to keep Mayor Bill Finch warm.
Read moreSinners And Saints Step Up
Welcome to OIB 2009 where we put rumors to rest (unless, of course, we start them). I was chatting with OIB friend MCAT (Michele Mount)
Read moreIt’s Not Called Bridgeport For Nuttin’
I’m psyched that Barack won Connecticut in the Democratic primary on Tsunami Tuesday with Bridgeport bolstering his effort. I mean it can’t hurt when the
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