John Gomes, former chief of the government-efficiency program CitiStat, who had a falling out with Mayor Bill Finch and now wants his job, shares in
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A Voter Again, What Will Ernie Do?
Former State Senator Ernie Newton, having satisfied restitution as part of his sentencing on corruption charges he completed a few months ago, has rejoined the
Read moreMake Merry With Mario
Hey, who’s going to Mario Testa’s fundraising soiree next Tuesday? Yes indeed, a collection of great and near-great politicians, candidates, operatives, developers and access-seekers will
Read morePower Of The Political Pulpit, Candidates Take Notice
The political careers of several city pols have lived, died and been resurrected by the power of Bridgeport’s clergy, particularly the African American community and the
Read moreOld Mayors Never Forget, Borer Helps Joe (Hey Joe, Ya Run Across One Of My Books?)
Special report from our friends at www.newhavenindependent.org When disgraced former Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim needed “community service” hours to restart his law career, he found
Read moreMalloy HQ, Brothers Ganim, And Newton’s Registration
Three weeks to the general election. Does anyone care? Are all these negative ads turning you off? I stopped into Dan Malloy campaign headquarters on
Read moreAh, The Political Harmony, Plus: The Ernie Earn Campaign
Can you believe it? Four weeks from the general election. Anyone excited about the candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, State Senate, State House,
Read moreFabs: Don’t Count Me Out–The Moses Factor–Life In Bansheeville
Former Mayor John Fabrizi checked in on Tuesday. He saw some numbers in the recent OIB poll that piqued his interest. Isn’t that the great
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