Mayor Bill Finch is poised on Tuesday to make Bridgeport history, albeit recent history, as the first to win consecutive four-year terms for mayor. In
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Are You Optimistic About The City’s Future?
Two weeks from the underwhelming general election. Have any of you received fan mail from the mayoral candidates since the Democratic primary September 27? Could
Read moreNon-Voters Are Brain Dead–What Does Finch Gain By Debating?
The Connecticut Post on Sunday published a package of stories (Inside the Machine) examining Mayor Bill Finch’s primary win over Mary-Jane Foster: the warchest, the
Read moreShow Me The Money, Honey! Here Comes The Governor
John Stafstrom, the city’s bound counsel, was an early supporter of Dannel Malloy for governor. He was there in 2006 and there again in 2010
Read moreThere’s An Election In Four Weeks
Four weeks from today (November 8th) is general election day in the state’s largest city. Are you paying attention to what the candidates are saying?
Read moreState Senate Primary Battle Looms
Who will be Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa’s candidate for Connecticut’s 23rd State Senatorial District? The seat is currently occupied by Ed Gomes who supported Mary-Jane
Read moreFoster Concedes–Finch Wins Democratic Primary
Mayor Bill Finch, riding the power of incumbency and the Democratic party apparatus in a low turnout, turned back a spirited challenge from Mary-Jane Foster
Read moreAfternoon Voting Update–Turnout Low–Some UB Students Turned Away
4 pm update: Turnout figures across the city are trending low, and barring a late surge, will be hard-pressed to hit 20 percent citywide by 8 p.m.
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