Always a curious choice when a professional pol is appointed to head enforcement of election law. Will he protect pals? Pursue foes? Here’s the latest
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Malloy Supports Sunday Suds
From Chris Keating, Hartford Courant: In a move that could change Connecticut’s liquor landscape, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy will propose allowing Sunday sales of beer
Read moreLauretti’s Never Raised Big Bucks
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti has a nice story to tell if he decides to jump into a growing field of Republicans seeking to unseat Democratic
Read moreKnock, Knock, Searching For Himes’ GOP Opponents–The McMahon/Shays Factor
Congressman Jim Himes must be feeling pretty good about his reelection chances. That prehistoric noise you just heard came from Republican operatives who want to vanquish
Read moreTime For 2012 Prognostication
Okay OIB friends, what’s in your crystal ball for 2012? Are we really living in Zombie Land, as ex-City Councilman big Mojo Ralph Mojica suggests?
Read moreThe Supremes Have Another Curtain Call–Redistricting
The Connecticut Supreme Court has another major decision to make in addition to ruling on the legality of the state takeover of city schools. (Still waiting on
Read moreStamford’s Political Radar Screen
Will someone please tell Sacred Heart University political science professor Gary Rose that Stamford is doing just fine? (Oh, I just did.) Governor Malloy, Congressman
Read moreCompany For Redistricting Commission
Governor Dan Malloy says it’s nuts. So does Mayor Bill Finch. And so far at least 1500 others who have signed a petition agree the
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