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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Tsunami 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 Monday Night Fights
Some of the best fights I’ve ever attended took place at the Bridgeport City Council, and admission was free. The joke was I went to
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 moreThe Troll Speaks His Mind
Look out, everybody, The Troll’s in the Pol Pod. Yes, OIB caught up to City Councilman Bob Walsh for a 10-minute chat about life on
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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