Former Congressman Christopher Shays has made a decision. He’s not running for governor. He has circulated an email to friends that financial circumstances prevent him from
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Spice Would Be Nice And Beware Of Absentee Ballots
What a bummer. Only one Democratic Town Committee primary on March 2. I must check with DTC chair Mario Testa to see if he placed
Read moreColapietro Needs A 12-Step Program For Whiners; Schiff Talks Financial Crisis
State Senator Tom Colapietro is full of suds (and himself). 0
Read moreWhat A Screwing, Plus: Ernie Newton, ‘The Moses Of My People,’ released, And Shays Weighs Big Decision
Weekend Update: Did you catch this from the Hartford Courant: HARTFORD — Connecticut came away with absolutely nothing in a competition for $1.5 billion in federal
Read moreChico Rivera, SuBy’s Suit, And Himes High On Recovery
Afternoon Update: Sad to hear the news today about the passing of José “Chico” Rivera, a prince in city politics. Chico was a gentleman, stylish
Read moreJacobs’ Rich, Ned’s Bridgeport Pitch, And Dick’s Barack Ditch
The City Council approved a financial termination agreement Tuesday night hammered out by city lawyers and former Mayor Tom Bucci who represented ousted Civil Service
Read moreLamont’s Launch, Plus: What To Do With Sal’s Property? And Governors From Bridgeport
Update: Ned Lamont officially declared his candidacy for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination today. From the Lamont campaign: 0
Read moreNedheads Aren’t Enough To Win
Ned Lamont and his personal fortune are expected to officially enter the race for governor on Tuesday. Nice to have 10, 15, 20 million of
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