11 a.m. update: Okay, this is the Bridgeport politics we know and love. I’ve been getting emails and phone calls from political operatives saying, ‘Forget
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Revolving BOE Seats
Classic OIB dynamic brewing over two open Board of Education seats. Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez of Black Rock wants in. Mayor Bill Finch isn’t
Read moreDough Against Dodd, Plus: Prince Of Pizza And Take A Walk
Holy Ben Franklins! One of Chris Dodd’s Republican opponents for 2010 Tom Foley of Greenwich, former Ambassador to Ireland, has announced he’s already raised a
Read moreYou Crashing Mario’s Party?
Anyone attending the Democratic Town Committee extravaganza Thursday night at the restaurant of venerable Town Chair Mario Testa? Ah the food, the wine, the rumors,
Read moreLet’s Crash Mario’s Party
I don’t know about you, but I’m thinking (that’s always a troubling thing) it’s time for an OIB party! Summertime, the warm sun, cool breeze
Read moreDodd’s Looking For Friends, Plus: Zoo Tix For You
Four years ago at this time when Ned Lamont was a dot on the public radar screen, Joe Lieberman seemed like a lock to be
Read moreYou Have The Power
I’m wondering what OIB readers think about our elected officials. Certainly, there’s opinion aplenty about Mayor Bill Finch and some others on a regular basis. What
Read moreRusso’s Education Plan, Win By Losing
Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo hasn’t gone away. In fact, he’s gearing up for even more involvement in the city. Russo told OIB over the
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