The Bridgeport Guardians, a 40-year organization fighting for the rights of minority police officers, is in the throes of a testy organizational struggle between current
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Barry Christmas! Mayor Issues Holiday Greeting Featuring Barack, Finch: Obama A Strong Friend To City
UPDATE: Finch statement. While some politicians run for the holiday hills from Barack Obama’s coal-filled stocking approval rating, Mayor Bill Finch embraces him, so much
Read moreOIB Poll: Finch, Ganim, Foster Or Torres? Someone Else?
It’s the holidays, time to celebrate. That means we raise a glass to voter power because OIB readers vote. Here’s an unscientific hypothetical poll because
Read moreOIB Poll: Should Ganim Run For Mayor?
What Will Queenie Do? What Will Alma Do? Political Positioning For 2015
Ooh, it was such a juicy rumor for the scandal sheet business, we couldn’t let this one go without fanning the flames. City Councilwoman Lydia
Read moreFoster To Make Decision About Mayoral Run In January
The length of the holiday shopping list pales in comparison to the list of things to do for a mayoral run. That’s where potential candidates
Read moreCouncilman Paoletto’s Political Consequence Factor
The saga of Richard Paoletto, facing a second sexual harassment claim in five years while serving as a city councilor on the public payroll, has
Read moreCome On-A My House, Ayala House
When it comes to bona fide residency, the Ayala family of political operatives could be a reality television series, be it State Senator Andres Ayala,
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