Ten years ago, challenging incumbent Republican Chris Shays, Jim Himes made his bones in Bridgeport barbecuing Shays on his failure to deliver bucks for a
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Firebrand Politics–Meet Steve Obsitnik, GOP Candidate For Governor
Naval veteran and entrepreneur Steve Obsitnik surprised political observers when he receive enough delegate support at the Republican convention to qualify for an August gubernatorial
Read moreHanks A Lot! Incumbent Stallworth Loses Endorsement To Insurgent Shante Hanks
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth has been beaten back twice in a matter of days. On Saturday his long-shot candidacy for lieutenant governor running with Democrat Guy Smith
Read moreComedy Club Owner: Relieve Stress, I’m A Cheerleader, I love This Town
For those of us who explore the funny bone in politics, Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory comedy club is branding Downtown to a whole new level.
Read moreRev. Stallworth Back In The Ganim Fold–Assisting With Minority Police Recruitment
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth, an early Joe Ganim appointee who left city service about a year ago after a falling-out with the mayor, has returned
Read moreThe Politics Of Prayer–Ministers Unleash Big Dogs For Development Bite
PSEG’s conversion of the state’s last coal plant to a gas-fired facility in the South End includes a $500 million investment, mega tax dollars to
Read moreHimes Steps Up For Danny Roach As Town Committee Battle Heats Up
High-profile pols generally don’t avail themselves to local, insider political skirmishes, but they will sometimes step up for neighborhood leaders who’ve been there for them
Read moreHanks Thanks Contributors
Shante` Hanks, former staffer for Congressman Jim Himes, appears well on her way to qualifying for public financing in her quest to unseat incumbent State
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