Veteran political writer Jim Callahan is back in town helping OIB cover Tuesday’s Democratic State Senate primary featuring Ed Gomes, Ernie Newton and Andres Ayala.
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Gomes Reelection Strategy: It’s All About Steady Eddie, Plus: The Big Wave Factor
Last September, as Ed Gomes was undergoing heart surgery, the state senator’s legislative leadership allies in Hartford who apparently thought the incumbent had a safe
Read moreCallahan On The Newton, Gomes, Ayala Senate Race: ‘Raw Chicken Into A Pond Full Of Alligators’
Veteran Bridgeport political analyst Jim Callahan is back on the scene helping OIB cover the most watched State Senate race in the state: the Aug. 14
Read moreThe Lydia Martinez And Angel Reyes Campaign Show
Journalist, businessman, civic activist Angel Reyes, who intentionally did not seek the Democratic Party endorsement for Connecticut’s 128th State House seat because, he says, he
Read moreRalph Cennamo, A Maverick In City Politics–Fabs: A Passion For The City
Ralph Cennamo, multiple mayoral candidate, was one of a kind in city politics. Maverick, opinionated, independent, his span in city politics went back to the era
Read moreEd Gomes, The Warrior, Fights For Reelection
State Senator Ed Gomes is a youthful 76 with an engaging crocodile smile. It’s a smile that can transform into a sneer. On the night
Read moreSurf’s Up: The Big Wave Weighs Support For Gomes
Former State Rep. Chris Caruso has been flying under the radar these past 18 months after he accepted a state position from Governor Dannel Malloy
Read moreBob Halstead, Ex Finch Roomie, No Longer Tending Community Gardens–Claims Retribution
Bob Halstead has been part of the city’s neighborhood fabric for decades. As founder of the city’s community garden program he was instrumental in transforming
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