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[novapsyche]

Wow, things are getting nasty interesting:

[Bridgeport Mayor John M.] Fabrizi walked the route with his wife, Mary, a school librarian, who stopped to remind students she recognized from Multicultural Magnet and High Horizons to read this summer.

Also walking at Democrat Fabrizi's side was U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn.

Less than two weeks after admitting publicly he had used cocaine while in office, Fabrizi couldn't have asked for a better reception.

"I was extremely pleased and very humbled. I'm moving forward, doing my job. The support is helpful," said Fabrizi, wearing a bright red shirt.

"He's not a bad guy. He didn't steal any money or anything," said Jason Marrizi, a street vendor from Ansonia, who stopped to wave as the mayor passed by.

"He made a mistake but the mayor is the mayor. I think he's doing a good job," said Juan Planas of Bridgeport.

The only negative shouts seemed directed at Lieberman, who is facing a primary challenge from Ned Lamont of Greenwich.

"Hey, look at that, a Democrat walking with a Republican," came one shout to Lieberman.

"How's the president," shouted another parade watcher, giving Lieberman a thumbs-down sign.

-- Thousands Watch the Barnum Festival's Great Street Parade