Crunch time for candidates trying to qualify for public financing. Sly Salcedo, candidate for state representative challenging Democratic-endorsed Eze Santiago and Chico Rivera in the
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Remembering Myra, Plus: A Message From Moore
When I began researching my history book on Bridgeport that carries the same name as this blog I visited Myra Oliver whose organization The International
Read moreLawn Sign Wars, Plus: Hit The Road With Himes
The craziest thing happened to me on Tuesday. Driving south on Park Avenue, for a guest spot on David Smith’s radio show on WICC, I
Read moreThe Candidates Are Coming, Plus: Bucks For Bridgeport
I love the strategic dynamics of primaries. They’re so much different than general elections, especially a high turnout presidential cycle when you know people are
Read moreThe Public Finance Scam, Plus: What’s With Fig?
Barack Obama’s rejection of the federal public finance system sets up an interesting question for candidates running for state office. Should they opt in or
Read moreYet Another Primary
Well, if nothing else, Lee Whitnum’s gonna make this primary season amusing. The unorthodox down county congressional candidate will hold a press conference today to
Read moreRusso Secures Funds For Ed Audit, Plus: Gusto Versus Musto And The Opie Factor
Republican State Sen. Rob Russo has secured $250K in state funding for the first-ever forensic audit of Board of Education finances. Details will be shared at a formal announcement Thursday
Read moreMy Favorite Sport, Plus: Brownfield Bucks, And Tim Russert
State legislative races are heating up. Time to take inventory of Democratic primaries just two months away. Primaries are different animals than general elections. Turnout
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