There’s strength in numbers, especially in Bridgeport’s growing Hispanic community in an election year. Governor Dan Malloy is expected to visit Bridgeport on Friday to
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Without A Fundraising Infrastructure Former Ringmaster Lauretti Must Crack Money Whip For Governor
Pooh-poohing the Republican candidates, popular Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti is seeking the GOP nomination for governor with the party convention just four months away. The former
Read moreWalker Registers As Republican, Step Closer To Statewide Run?
Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker on Thursday changed his voter registration from unaffiliated to Republican, a signal he could be announcing a statewide run
Read moreWhat’s In Your Crystal Ball For 2014? Battle Cry: If You Want To Be Close To Everything, Bring Your Business To Steelpointe Harbor
A lot of campaign action is on the horizon for the new year, elections for governor, Congress, state legislature and, as local as local can
Read moreWill David Walker Run For Lieutenant Governor?
Saying he could be a partner in restructuring state finances, Bridgeport resident David Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General, told OIB on Friday he’s considering a
Read moreHennessy To Reintroduce Government Reform Bill, Chides Musto’s Opposition
State Rep. Jack Hennessy says he will once again submit conflict-of-interest legislation in the 2014 General Assembly intended to close a loophole in state law
Read moreThe 2014 Election Cycle Underway, Debicella Snowballs Himes For Vail Trips
We’ve officially segued into the gubernatorial election cycle that includes potentially hot state and federal legislative races. Bridgeport’s state legislative delegation has six State House
Read moreDrink Up! Voter Turnout In Dry Town Bridgewater 77 Percent, Turnout In Bridgeport 11.6 Percent
For pure voter futility Hartford led the state for lowest turnout in last week’s general election, five percent. Bridgeport was third to last at 11.61
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