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- Blogs, Bleader Apr 19, 2018
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Chairwoman Preckwinkle's Machine takeover a far cry from days of Fast Eddie
To beat the Machine, you gotta be the Machine and other lessons for Toni Preckwinkle and the next generation of Democratic Party leaders.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Apr 14, 2015
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Voters pushed Mayor Rahm to the left. Will he stay there?
How the mayor changed course to win reelection
- News & Politics, Feature Apr 2, 2015
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Aldermania, round two: Welcome to the runoff elections
A look at five City Council races that show the shifting political landscape in Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 19, 2015
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Mayor Emanuel says he 'reformed' the parking meter deal, but he actually sold off more of the city streets
How Rahm transferred more parking revenues to the private company that controls Chicago's meters
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 11, 2015
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Rahm's reelection campaign is largely funded by people outside Chicago
Most of the $28 million raised by Mayor Emanuel's campaign comes from beyond the city limits.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 5, 2015
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Fact-checking Rahm's fact check of last night's debate
Some claims by Fioretti, Garcia, and Wilson are questionable, and so are Mayor Emanuel's claims about them.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 20, 2015
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Did Rahm live up to his campaign promises on public safety?
By blaming legislators for weak gun laws, Mayor Emanuel has ducked questions about his policing strategies.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jan 14, 2015
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After flirting with Rahm's campaign, a political maverick goes to work against him
Frank Coconate, the colorful political operator, signs on with mayoral challenger Willie Wilson.
- News & Politics, Feature Dec 22, 2014
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2014 in politics: Our fourth annual awards for political achievement
Recognizing the noteworthy and the dubious accomplishments of our leaders
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 18, 2014
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In the mayoral money race, the rich—that is, Rahm—gets richer
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Robert Fioretti trail far behind Mayor Emanuel in fundraising. Does it matter?
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 6, 2014
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Rahm's first reelection rally makes for a great story
Mayor Emanuel officially launches his campaign for a second term.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 4, 2014
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Rahm Emanuel's evolving position on the minimum wage
The mayor is certain that the city's new minimum wage law will help people, starting with him.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Dec 3, 2014
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How investment bankers are set to profit from Rahm's preschool plan
The mayor's latest funding scheme could cost the schools millions.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Nov 12, 2014
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The first step to toppling a mayor: Getting on the ballot
Mayor Rahm’s challengers will need to collect way more than 12,500 signatures to qualify.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 6, 2014
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Governor Quinn calls it quits, but Mayor Emanuel's campaign never stops
At City Hall, attention quickly turns from the governor's race to Mayor Emanuel's reelection bid.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Oct 22, 2014
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Another election, another round of mixed-up Democrats
Beneath the party's call for unity, discord reigns.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 17, 2014
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Hey, Karen Lewis: File those petitions for mayor!
A modest proposal for Karen Lewis: file your petitions and put your name on the ballot for mayor.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 6, 2014
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Will Chicago reelect a mayor who’s nearly as unpopular as the Green Bay Packers?
If you were wondering why Mayor Rahm suddenly found the money to pave your streets, consider this: a recent poll shows he's about as popular as the Green Bay Packers!
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 17, 2014
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Running against Rahm means running for the mayoral runoff
In the mayoral election, Bob, Karen, Bob, Amara, and everyone else needs to push Rahm into a runoff.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 9, 2014
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Will aldermen pay the price for Rahm?
The mayor's unpopularity is expected to affect City Council races as well as the campaign for mayor.
- News & Politics, Politics Aug 20, 2014
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Alderman Robert Fioretti says he's just listening—but it sure looks like he's running for mayor
It's rare for a Chicago mayor to come from the City Council. But with Rahm's ratings in the tank, it might be possible.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jul 29, 2014
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Rahm still hasn't told the public why he closed mental health clinics
A City Council hearing on the clinic closings is canceled almost as soon as it's announced.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jul 22, 2014
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Political veteran Robert Shaw sees no reason why he can't become mayor
Reintroducing the former alderman who wants to challenge Rahm
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 16, 2014
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My five stages of grief over Toni Preckwinkle wimping out of the mayoral race
Hey, voters—you can still unseat Mayor Rahm, even if Toni Preckwinkle bowed out of the race.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 15, 2014
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Toni Preckwinkle: I'm out of the mayoral contest!
The Cook County Board president says she won't challenge Rahm Emanuel.