Memo To Me: Remind stepdaughter Kaitlin to stop using my deodorant. With all the kitties on this blog she could catch cat scratch fever. Ask
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My 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
Read moreAny Espresso In The House? Plus: Finch Blasts BOE, And Health Clinic News
I think it’s time to break out the No Doze for area elected officials. (Make it maximum strength.) It was a long and crazy night–into
Read moreGas Pains Everywhere, Plus: What’s With Whitnum? And Burlesque In Bridgeport
Special session for the state legislature today. What’s so special about it? The electorate has a lot of gas in all the wrong places. On
Read moreThe Accidental Journey Of Johnny Fabs, Plus: Land Grab And Bring On The Primaries
John Fabrizi is a mighty ball of emotion–cigarette in one hand, a tissue in the other–and Larry Locke’s 80-minute docudrama, The Accidental Mayor, of Fabs’
Read moreFinding The Right Message
I can sense that political operatives–judging the banter from my Shays/Himes commentary–are beginning to sharpen their teeth as we head into the hot election cycle.
Read moreHandicapping Shays/Himes
I’m excited. Lots of races, lots of fascinating match-ups including the paradoxical standoff between Congressman Christopher Shays and opponent Jim Himes that pits a Republican
Read moreThe Conroy Skinny: City Cleared, Choo Choo Charlie Survives
Attorney Chuck Willinger is euphoric. So is Joe Kasper, former owner of a city engineering company. Lawyers for the city are thrilled. Developers Al Lenoci
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