Veteran political reporter Jim Callahan files his perspective on Republican candidate for mayor Rick Torres’ chances in November. BY JIM CALLAHAN A Bridgeport Republican mayoral
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The City’s Changing Political Landscape–Hey, There’s Still A General Election!
In Bridgeport, Democrats outnumber Republicans 10 to 1. How the city has changed the past 20 years, even the past 10 years. In the old
Read moreFoster Says Expel Ramos And Finch
With word that Superintendent of Schools John Ramos and Mayor Bill Finch are throwing in the towel and asking the state to take control of
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 moreIs There A Benevolent Dictator In Bridgeport’s Development Future?
Lowell Weicker, the ex Republican U.S. Senator who served as Connecticut’s independent governor from January 1991 to January 1995, was a benevolent dictator for Bridgeport. Revenues
Read moreHi Honey … I’m Coming Baaack! Lisa Parziale’s Return
Lisa “Honey” Parziale, former City Council president and Democratic registrar of voters, told OIB she will be a candidate for her former West Side City
Read moreMurphy Appointed Deputy Commissioner Of Labor
Dennis Murphy, former chief administrative officer for the city, has been appointed deputy commissioner of the Department of Labor by Governor Dannel Malloy. Murphy is
Read moreI Saw MOM Kissing Santa Claus, Sizing Up Finch, Caruso, Foster
What’s under your tree this weekend? A mayoral candidate of your choice? Lots of pols local and statewide wondering how the 2011 mayoral race shakes out.
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