I swear, if Bridgeport elections took place in the spring more incumbents would be blown out. Shoot, Jane Byrne became Chicago’s first female mayor in 1979 riding
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2011, A New Governor And Mayoral Race
On Jan. 5, the Jodi Rell era ends and Dan Malloy will receive the oath of office as Connecticut’s first elected Democratic governor since 1986.
Read moreHo, Ho, Ho; I Am Santa Claws!
Okay, time for the annual OIB gift-giving season with plenty of stocking-stuffed sarcasm. What, ya think Santa wouldn’t arrive in time to adorn our favorite
Read moreI Saw MOM Kissing Santa Claus, Sizing Up Finch, Caruso, Foster
What’s under your tree this weekend? A mayoral candidate of your choice? Lots of pols local and statewide wondering how the 2011 mayoral race shakes out.
Read moreFinch’s Collision Course With The Big Wave
Next Tuesday should be a hoot when the city’s state legislative delegation, led by State Rep. Chris Caruso, is scheduled to meet with Mayor Bill Finch to field hizzoner’s
Read moreIt’s Almost 2011 And They’re Still Counting Ballots–Finch: State Should Use Touch Screen
Bridgeport’s Socialist Mayor Jasper McLevy was cheap, so cheap in fact his Public Works Director Peter Brewster embraced a strange way to clear the streets
Read moreFinch Asks Santa For A Sled–How About $50 Million?
In case you missed the city’s tree lighting last week at McLevy Green you can check it out here. Cool shooting stars on display. How
Read moreMaking A List, Checking It Twice
You don’t want to terminate the bus driver escorting veterans to the VA hospital in an election year, do ya? Especially if the mayor’s dad
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