Two months from a Democratic mayoral primary, challenger Mary-Jane Foster has pulled to within seven points of Mayor Bill Finch in the latest public opinion poll of
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The Politics Of Education–What About My Kid’s Future!
How will voters react to the Board of Education, with the support of Mayor Bill Finch, giving up home rule to the state? Will this stoke
Read moreWhat’s The Political Skinny At The Parade?
We’re in the gut of the election season and mayoral candidates and entourages were out in force marching on Park Avenue or working the sidelines at
Read moreIs Ganim A Rooster Or Capon?
Bridgeport Area Youth Ministry, Ralphola Taylor Center, Cardinal Shehan Center. Former Mayor Joe Ganim is playing Santa Claus with several city social service agencies forking
Read moreWalsh Endorses Foster Care
City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh, legislative watchdog and veteran campaigner, is throwing his support to Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster. 0
Read moreIf Ganim Runs, It’s A Game Changer–But How? Plus, The Finch Strategy
On Monday OIB sized up the mayoral race with Bill Finch poised, barring a new dynamic, for reelection. What could change the dimension beyond a
Read moreMarilyn Moore Joins Gomes For Mayor
Political activist Marilyn Moore has been named campaign manager for Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes. This is a nice pick-up for money-challenged Gomes, the former
Read moreAre You A Switch Hitter?
The deadline for a registered voter to switch from a major party to another and vote in a September municipal primary is June 13. Unaffiliated
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