Ernie Newton tells OIB his campaign on Friday will submit the final pieces of paperwork to the State Elections Enforcement Commission that he hopes will
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Ganim’s City Pension Began In 2003
Former Governor John Rowland, embroiled in yet another federal investigation involving the validity of consulting work, is now receiving his state pension. What about former
Read moreSkippy Doo Dah! Bronson Blowtorches Rowland, Ganim And Newton In Book About Trump-Wynn Casino Wars
Do you like name dropping? Richard “Skip” Bronson obliges. The War at the Shore authored by Bronson provides an insider’s look at the scorched-earth relationship
Read moreFelons Are People Too … And They Can Vote–Ernie Newton’s Quest For Redemption
In the long and winding road that is Bridgeport politics, every candidate–especially this year–is seeking an edge in the Aug. 14 Democratic primary. For some
Read moreThe Newton Reality Check–What The Media Doesn’t Report
If Ernie Newton manages to win election to the State Senate seat he once occupied he’d be the first–at least among the first–in state history
Read moreThe Day Mario Testa Blew Up The Party Convention
Kooky things can happen at political conventions. Republicans will gather Friday at the Hartford Convention Center to endorse candidates for U.S. Senate and House of
Read moreMalloy, New Pension Policy: No More Gimmicks
Governor Dannel Malloy announced today a new pension proposal he says will save the state nearly $6 billion over 20 years. “For more than 20 years, the
Read moreTime For 2012 Prognostication
Okay OIB friends, what’s in your crystal ball for 2012? Are we really living in Zombie Land, as ex-City Councilman big Mojo Ralph Mojica suggests?
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