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truedelphi

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1. I remember my absolute joy when Jane Byrne beat out the traditional Democratic Machine.

Reply to JackRiddler (Original post)

Mon Aug 11, 2014, 02:48 AM

Aug 2014

Last edited Tue Aug 12, 2014, 01:06 PM - Edit history (1)

She was the best thing that ever happened in my lifetime as a voter in Chicago.

I hope the same thing happens with Lewis beating out the entrenched interests and overall creepiness of Rahm Emanuel and his machine.

Go KAREN!

Two questions though - how honest are Chicago elections these days, if the traditional and entrenched interests are pulling for a certain outcome? Could Lewis win the hearts of many Chicagoans but then be denied a victory due to how corrupt certain aspects of The Windy City happen to be?

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Karen Lewis vs. Rahm Emanuel - February 2014 [View all] JackRiddler Aug 2014 OP

I remember my absolute joy when Jane Byrne beat out the traditional Democratic Machine. truedelphi Aug 2014 #1

Who's from Chicago? JackRiddler Aug 2014 #2

Yes, I'm from Chicago and I was one of her students. Chisox08 Aug 2014 #4

Tell her!!! JackRiddler Aug 2014 #5

I've called her and she is refusing to say anything about running. Chisox08 Aug 2014 #6

Who's from Chicago? JackRiddler Aug 2014 #3

bump JackRiddler Aug 2014 #7

As of Oct 5, still in the works - she's got an organization, no announcement JackRiddler Oct 2014 #8