Five days until Tsunami Tuesday. In Bridgeport, politics is a sporting event. Republican operative Phil Smith said it all: “Some towns play political softball, other
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I Need A Shrink, Plus: Guarding The Cop House
Three weeks left until the Aug. 12 Tsunami Tuesday in Bridgeport and environs. We have races for congress, state senate and state representative. What are
Read moreSalcedo’s Challenge, Plus: Don’t Port This Fee, And Finch Touts Development
I wonder if George Bush writes political love letters to Laura. (See Sly Salcedo’s letter to his wife in comments below.) I mean, do you
Read moreMy Favorite Sport, Plus: Brownfield Bucks, And Tim Russert
State legislative races are heating up. Time to take inventory of Democratic primaries just two months away. Primaries are different animals than general elections. Turnout
Read moreConstitutional Morons Beware, Plus: Himes On Barack
This cartoon by Dan Collins, which originally appeared in the Holiday issue of Hustler magazine 2007, appears here with Dan’s gracious permission. Help out this
Read moreMario, Wear A Cup: The Dynamics Of A Convention
Yes, let the games begin. Democratic Party Chairman Mario Testa will have his hands full tonight trying to sort out, fend off and chill out
Read moreThe Primary Season, Ballot Qualification, Plus: Council Agenda
C’mon in. Everyone else is. The seat being vacated by State Rep. Felipe Reinoso appears headed for a free for all. City Council member Eze
Read moreBlackmail At The Cove, A Rogue’s Gallery!
Don’t ya just love blackmail photos? Well, at OIB you never know when a photo will come in handy. A sampling from the party at
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