An interesting configuration of local pols, sometimes friends, sometimes not, are lining up behind their respective Democratic candidates for governor. Ned Lamont received the backing of the
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Primary Grease, Coulter Eye-Gouges McMahon And Hennessy’s Proof
Two months away from Tsunami Tuesday. For political junkies like me, it’s heaven. Who’s your pony in the various primaries for congress, governor and other state seats? Republicans
Read moreCouncil Sets Mil Rate, Plus: Caruso, Musto Opponents Drop Out, And Help From GOP Friends
The Bridgeport City Council set the mil rate Monday night. It has increased from 38.74 to 39.64. One mil represents nearly $7 million. What does
Read moreThe Tax Man, The Impact Of A Caruso Primary, And National Review’s McMahon Pile Driver
The dreaded tax bills will hit mailboxes July 1. But before that the City Council is expected to officially approve a tax increase of roughly one additional mil above
Read moreWhat If Ernie And Joe Crashed Bill’s Lunch? Plus: Malloy’s Ned Challenge
Can you believe it? This week marks Mayor Bill Finch’s 30-month point in office. One year from now we’ll be smack in the middle of
Read moreBrown Bag With Bill, Plus: March With Jimmy, And Demagogue Hatchet Man
Hey, want to have lunch with Mayor Bill Finch? You have an open invitation starting June 2. He’s looking for ideas, suggestions, thoughts, brainstorms. Here’s
Read moreDick, Linda Cat Fight, Caruso Ponders Guber Choice, GE Demo, And Development Forum
Oh baby, the U.S. Senate race is gonna get ugly. Terrifyingly ugly. Body-slam, turnbuckle-bashing, head-butt, groin-kicking, hair-pulling, razor-blades-to-the-forehead ugly. 0
Read moreNed’s Mr. Green Jeans
If you heard that ear-splitting spew Sunday morning that was me spitting up my coffee when I read Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa proclaim in the Connecticut Post that
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