The last mail pieces are dropping. Phone lines have hit a feverish pitch. Campaign operatives have identified their votes. Now it’s just a matter of
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Merrill: Report Problems On Primary Day, Plus: Polling Place Locator
From Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill: Secretary of the State Denise Merrill announced today that her office will once again be opening the
Read moreCallahan On Gomes, Newton, Ayala Senate Primary: Jump Ball
Veteran political writer Jim Callahan is back in town helping OIB cover Tuesday’s Democratic State Senate primary featuring Ed Gomes, Ernie Newton and Andres Ayala.
Read moreBracing For ABracadabra In State Senate Battle
With six days left until the Aug. 14 Democratic primary that features the State Senate war between incumbent Ed Gomes, Ernie Newton and State Rep.
Read moreGomes Reelection Strategy: It’s All About Steady Eddie, Plus: The Big Wave Factor
Last September, as Ed Gomes was undergoing heart surgery, the state senator’s legislative leadership allies in Hartford who apparently thought the incumbent had a safe
Read moreAyala’s Intriguing Strategy For Winning Senate Primary–Ed Who?–We’re Running Against Newton
The names of three Democratic candidates will appear on the ballot for the Aug. 14 State Senate primary; Ernie Newton, (State Rep.) Andres Ayala and
Read moreObsitnik’s Bridgeport Schedule
If you want to meet Republican candidate for Congress Steve Obsitnik, he’ll be visiting a variety of places in Bridgeport on Wednesday. He’s challenging Democratic
Read moreNewton Cranks Up Campaign Message Of Redemption And Opportunity
One week to go until the Aug. 14 Democratic primary for State Senate. This is the first of three OIB posts examining what the respective
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