© 2024 Connecticut Public

FCC Public Inspection Files:
WEDH · WEDN · WEDW · WEDY · WNPR
WPKT · WRLI-FM · WEDW-FM · Public Files Contact
ATSC 3.0 FAQ
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

The Wheelhouse: What's the Opposite of a Boring Election? Bridgeport

Ryan Caron King
/
WNPR
Last week, three Democrats were running for the Bridgeport mayoral seat. Then there were two candidates...or just one. Actually, maybe three now?

At some point during this 2015 municipal election cycle, an argument could be made that Hartford rivaled Bridgeport for having the most bizarre mayoral race in Connecticut. Not anymore. Within the last seven days, incumbent Mayor Bill Finch not only lost his party's nomination to a former mayor who served seven years for corruption, but he also lost a spot on the November ballot.

This hour, our weekly news roundtable The Wheelhouse will discuss the Bridgeport race and other highlights from the week's news including emergency state budget cuts announced on Friday.

GUESTS:

Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

John Dankosky and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.

Stand up for civility

This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information.

We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors. As a community-supported public media service, Connecticut Public has relied on donor support for more than 50 years.

Your donation today will allow us to continue this work on your behalf. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are building a better—and more civil—Connecticut to live, work, and play.