I’m wondering what OIB readers think about our elected officials. Certainly, there’s opinion aplenty about Mayor Bill Finch and some others on a regular basis. What
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Council Budget Vote, Plus: Dodd ‘Don’t Mess With My Wife’
3:30 p.m. update Will it be the Monday night fights or just another boring budget session? The City Council meets tonight to act on Mayor
Read moreLegislative Genuflecting, Plus: Play Ball With The Fish
The Connecticut Legislature Wednesday night passed the gay marriage bill that essentially codifies the State Supreme Court’s 2008 ruling into law (just in case there
Read moreFishing For The Good Stuff
Today is the St. Patrick’s Day of the inland fishing season: lots of amateurs hanging out around watering holes. Why do I hate fishing on
Read moreMake Your Choice: Finch, Fabs, Ganim, Plus: Dodd Digs In
Let’s have a little fun today (like we never do that at OIB). Mayor Bill Finch is now approaching 18 months in office. Johnny Fabs spent
Read moreDodd’s Political Pulse, Plus: Caruso’s Taxidermy Shop, And Teach Your Children
Is Chris Dodd in trouble? Yup. Is he dead politically? Not yet. Of course, if the U.S. senator steps into any more bear traps, state party
Read moreLocal Pols Say Sam’s The Man
Let’s look into the OIB crystal ball. The potential lineup of top-tier candidates leading the gubernatorial line for the 2010 election has some intriguing possibilities, and Bridgeport
Read moreStuck In The Middle With Doo, Plus: The City Council In DC
Gerry Rafferty, sing! Well I don’t know why I came here tonight I got the feeling that something ain’t right I’m so scared in case
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