What a difference an election cycle makes. The August Democratic primary featured three aggressive races in Bridgeport: Mayor Joe Ganim’s challenge of party-endorsed Ned Lamont for
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Category: City Politics
Candidates Blast Message Straight To Voters Via Social Media
Persuading voters to polls requires every possible appeal. In Bridgeport, and most other places, this is the new way of doing things, candidates behind a
Read moreAttention Voters: Two State Questions On November Ballot
So often general election voters are handed a ballot and then eyes glaze over the befuddling questions before them with little advance explanation. Spoiler alert:
Read moreMoore’s Message: Take Nothing For Granted, Women’s Rights On The Line
Ned Lamont spent Saturday morning in Bridgeport schmoozing city ministers for support, rallying campaign canvassers to churn out a vote and heralding his friend Marilyn
Read moreState Supreme Court Unanimously Tosses Newton Conviction On Campaign Finance Charges
Ruling “it is reasonably possible that the jury was misled” about Ernie Newton’s intent, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday unanimously threw out his January
Read moreLauretti’s Political Lariat–Mayoral Run In Bridgeport?
Is he bored? Just having fun? Yes, there’s a curious rumor afoot that Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, who has deep roots in Bridgeport, is noodling
Read moreAny Mayoral Takers Against Ganim?
Need a java jolt for this election cycle? Four weeks to the general election featuring races for governor, General Assembly and federal offices. So far it’s
Read moreForget The Absentee Ballots, Here’s Your Chance, Pony Up $7,500 For Stefanowski
Bang the bongos. Toot the trumpets. Grind the guitars. The cash-strapped Bridgeport Republican Town Committee has donated $7,500 to the gubernatorial campaign of Bob Stefanowski
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