Phineas Taylor Barnum was born on this day 200 years ago in Bethel, Connecticut. Bridgeport became his adopted city. Barnum’s brother, who ran a Bridgeport
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The Political Vetting Process, Plus: Guber Job Rhetoric
Remember the 1994 governor’s race? John Rowland was the Republican nominee. Bill Curry (with Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim his runningmate) the Democratic standard bearer. Lieutenant Governor
Read moreWhy Can’t We Be Friends? Plus: Rowland, Joe And Ernie, And What Gives With GE?
Update: Check out ferry relocation observations by Tom Kelly and Nancy Hadley under comments. Bring on the AC and caffeine! It’s getting a little testy
Read moreRick Torres Stirs Emotions
If you like your politics conservative, fiscally and socially, Rick Torres fits both. Rick is a passionate pol who stirs passionate responses. He has qualified for
Read moreMalloy-Lamont Race, Big Difference; Malloy Camp Awarded $2 Million
In 1994 I was campaign manager to Joe Ganim’s Democratic gubernatorial bid. Joe ended up as the lieutenant governor candidate with party-endorsed John Larson, now
Read moreWhat If Ernie And Joe Crashed Bill’s Lunch? Plus: Malloy’s Ned Challenge
Can you believe it? This week marks Mayor Bill Finch’s 30-month point in office. One year from now we’ll be smack in the middle of
Read moreWill Paul Ganim Run For AG? Plus: Dick’s Not Done, SuBy’s Done This Year, And In Case You Missed The Fight …
Update: Party convention fever is here. Is there a hotel room to be had in the Hartford area? With so many possible constitutional officer configurations,
Read moreMatthews Screws Up Filleting Dick, Bridgeport’s Birthday Gifts, Downtown Development Forum
Dick Update: What a nutty few days. I’m dizzy. Tuesday night Bridgeport Town Committee members endorsed incumbent state reps for reelection including (OMG) State Rep.
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