Why would state Republicans fear Little Joe? Could it deliver a fundraising bonanza for the state GOP? A Facebook post on the Connecticut Republican Party
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Herbst Rolls Out Early Endorsements For Governor
Trumbull First Selectman Tim Herbst, who’s not seeking reelection to another two-year term in favor of pursuing the 2018 Republican nomination for governor, released a list
Read moreLembo Exits Race For Governor, Seeks Reelection As Comptroller
From the Hartford Courant: With (Kevin) Lembo exiting the race, attention turned to Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, who has yet to announce her re-election plans.
Read moreAssessing Ringmasters, Ringleaders
For 70 years it’s been a gentlemen’s club, save for one insurgent Elizabeth “Betty” Pfriem (class of 1986), the late publisher of the Bridgeport Post
Read moreStafstrom: Sales Tax Increase Better Than Raising Property Taxes
In an email to constituents a few days ago, State Rep. Steve Stafstrom shares his take on a House Democrats proposed spending package … “a
Read moreBass Hooks Ganim For Interview, ‘The Dangers Of Politics …They’re Watching You’–Ganim: They Should
Why go back into politics where the feds could be watching you? OIB friend Paul Bass, editor of the New Haven Independent and host of
Read moreGanim, John Gomes Crow At Red Rooster Fundraiser
Did your checkbook crow at the Red Rooster Thursday night? Deputy Chief Administrative Officer John Gomes hosted Mayor Joe Ganim’s latest fundraiser for governor at
Read moreGanim Runs From Trump
The number of politicians, business leaders, elected officials, members of Congress including now Republicans distancing from Donald Trump is down the street, around the corner into
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