Congressman Jim Himes joins us for a Pol Pod chat. Himes won election in 2008 knocking off 20-year Republican incumbent Christopher Shays, backed by Barack’s Bridgeport tsunami,
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Labor Issues, Lamont’s Message Problem, Foley’s Opportunity
Negotiators for the Bridgeport Board of Education and teachers union have been talking. Doesn’t sound like the union reps want to hear it. The BOE is operating
Read moreCan Someone Figure Out The Ferry Fight? Plus: Himes’ Pelosi Peel
The city has a transportation jewel, the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company terminal downtown. Some one million travelers each year traffic the city’s ferry
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 moreThe Tax Man, The Impact Of A Caruso Primary, And National Review’s McMahon Pile Driver
The dreaded tax bills will hit mailboxes July 1. But before that the City Council is expected to officially approve a tax increase of roughly one additional mil above
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 moreDick Licks Linda In Q Poll, Will Newton Part The Pequonnock?
The Q Poll shows Dick Blumenthal is good shape against Republican Linda McMahon after his war service flap. Among Dems Ned Lamont has a 17
Read moreDick, Linda Cat Fight, Caruso Ponders Guber Choice, GE Demo, And Development Forum
Oh baby, the U.S. Senate race is gonna get ugly. Terrifyingly ugly. Body-slam, turnbuckle-bashing, head-butt, groin-kicking, hair-pulling, razor-blades-to-the-forehead ugly. 0
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