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That isn't the point at all. The OP, bty isn't a right winger...The point still remains, being attached to Obama isn't ever a good thing and could be a bad one. This is one thing that might haunt Hillary, among other things.
Emmanuel screwed up all on his own. Obama neither helped nor hurt him in the least.
The problem is Emmanuel is smart, but he's an elitist, abrasive, arrogant, rude, overbearing, and out of touch with the everyday folks in the neighborhoods. He's strictly a downtown boy who is an inside player.
Chuy Garcia, the councilman who was an impossible long shot, forced Emmanuel into a runoff. He's a working guy, looks and dresses like one, and despite his humility is a very skilled populist. He survived the primary through a combination of luck and from the misfortune of 2 others who were more well known, but even with a fraction of the money Emmanuel spent, he still came in a very, very close second.
…and he's gained ground since.
If I was to bet, I'd put my money on him winning. Chicago is going to have its first Mayor who's named Jesus.
Emmanuel screwed up all on his own. Obama neither helped nor hurt him in the least.
The problem is Emmanuel is smart, but he's an elitist, abrasive, arrogant, rude, overbearing, and out of touch with the everyday folks in the neighborhoods. He's strictly a downtown boy who is an inside player.
Chuy Garcia, the councilman who was an impossible long shot, forced Emmanuel into a runoff. He's a working guy, looks and dresses like one, and despite his humility is a very skilled populist. He survived the primary through a combination of luck and from the misfortune of 2 others who were more well known, but even with a fraction of the money Emmanuel spent, he still came in a very, very close second.
…and he's gained ground since.
If I was to bet, I'd put my money on him winning. Chicago is going to have its first Mayor who's named Jesus.
Well said. It's not about Obama, despite Rahm's association with him. It's all about Rahm - and the guy is seen more as a proponent of the downtown business interests and the affluent neighborhoods vs. the regular people.
Well said. It's not about Obama, despite Rahm's association with him. It's all about Rahm - and the guy is seen more as a proponent of the downtown business interests and the affluent neighborhoods vs. the regular people.
Rahm is also a raging ******* in addition to the above.
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