Here we go, the eve of Tsunami Tuesday, and city Democrats are enduring phone calls, mailings, door knocking and last minute appeals for votes. Must
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It’s always nice to enlighten the rest of the state about what makes Bridgeport politics so unusual. When the state’s largest city works to break
Read moreTsunami Tuesday Cometh, Plus: Cop House Remedy Order
Five days until Tsunami Tuesday. In Bridgeport, politics is a sporting event. Republican operative Phil Smith said it all: “Some towns play political softball, other
Read moreThe Sting Of Primary Season, Studying Musto-Moore Race
So, I’m the biggest dope on the planet. I decided Sunday morning to clean and adjust gutter screens on the house. I poise the ladder.
Read moreRip Out Your Friends, Baby!
The game is on as we close in on Aug. 12 Tsunami Tuesday. Over the next several days we’ll take a look at some of
Read moreMud Wrestling At Seaside, Plus: Congress Bails And Zoning Regs
Slammin’ pageview day on OIB Wednesday. I might have to feature The Troll (City Councilman Bob Walsh) more often. Maybe Ken Hayes from Gathering of
Read moreDiscounts At The Vibes, Plus: Machine Politics And Touching Voters’ Pleasure Center
The hottest hippie fest on the planet visits the Park City this week as Ken Hays brings his Gathering Of The Vibes to Seaside Park. Discount
Read moreCan You Spare A Few Votes? Plus: Mayoral Appointments, And Do It Downtown
Politics and personalities can be a big pain in the ass. All you have to do is look at Mayor Bill Finch’s relationship with the
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