Congressman Jim Himes will not be easy to knock off in 2010. The first-term Democrat will have several million to dump in his reelection effort and
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Making Sense Of Master Plan, Plus: City’s Bond Rating Lowered, And We Love Raising Taxes
The city’s Master Plan of development has been a master migraine in recent weeks from issues involving public hearings to an enterprising community group (Committee
Read moreShould City Council Get Paid? Plus: McKinney’s Out, Russo Eyes Congressional Run
8:30 a.m. update: So, the other night I was subjected to sharing the stage with the irrepressible City Councilman Bob Troll Walsh on Rob Foley’s Bridgeport
Read moreYou’re On Your Own, Buddy
Hey, every man (and woman) for himself. Well, that will be the case for a number of candidates in upcoming City Council Democratic primaries. Example, incumbents in
Read moreCracking Open The Juicy Stuff, Plus: New Dodd Q Poll
We were feeling the vibe (and a little gossip too) Thursday night at the OIB party at Taco Loco. The rain didn’t keep away an
Read moreColon, Crossin Endorsed For BOE, Plus: Recalling The Legendary Mario-Rizzi Fight
Thanks to Tom Kelly for filling in for me at the DTC endorsement session. See his report below. I’ll have my own soon. What A Fight Hard
Read moreWho Are These People!
Lots of twists and turns in recent days as Democratic candidates position for seats on the Board of Education. Two slots are available on the
Read moreMayor Vetoes Port Authority Ordinance, Plus: Calling All Candidates
5 p.m. update: Mayor Bill Finch has vetoed the City Council ordinance dissolving the Bridgeport Port Authority, joining Gov. Jodi Rell’s veto of state legislation that caused the city’s legislative body
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