Veteran political reporter Jim Callahan files his perspective on Republican candidate for mayor Rick Torres’ chances in November. BY JIM CALLAHAN A Bridgeport Republican mayoral
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David Walker’s Suggestions For City Reform
Bridgeport resident David Walker, who served as U.S. comptroller general from 1998 to 2008, has a lot to say about how Bridgeport government should reform itself
Read moreThe City’s Changing Political Landscape–Hey, There’s Still A General Election!
In Bridgeport, Democrats outnumber Republicans 10 to 1. How the city has changed the past 20 years, even the past 10 years. In the old
Read moreThe Day After: Finch’s Win, Foster’s Guts And John Gomes’ Message
Considering what happened in last year’s general election, considering the court action that placed Mary-Jane Foster on the ballot, the city’s business of running elections
Read moreCallahan’s Primary Post Mortem
Veteran political columnist Jim Callahan assisted OIB’s election coverage. Here’s his take on the primary results: Mayor Bill Finch had a nice win over challenger
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 moreTexting The Mayoral Forum
Mayor Bill Finch and Mary-Jane Foster squared off in another forum today (Thursday) that included Republican candidate Rick Torres and independent petitioning candidate Jeff Kohut,
Read moreOIB Party, OIB Poll, Tax Facts
NOON UPDATE: What a week so far and it ain’t over yet. OIB enjoyed record-shattering visitors on Wednesday. Thank you, everyone. Lots to talk about at
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