Mary Wisniewski
By Mary Wisniewski
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Fast Forward After Reelection, Rahm Emanuel Faces Tough Road in Chicago
(Reuters) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel tried to show a softer side during his successful battle against challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, but political observers doubt his sometimes abrasive style will change much as he struggles with the city’s mounting fiscal problems. Emanuel, former aide to President Barack Obama, won re-election on Tuesday in the city’s…
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Fast Forward Rahm Emanuel Wins Reelection in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel won re-election on Tuesday against challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in a hard-fought race, and heads into a second term with a mandate to lead a city on the brink of financial crisis and plagued by violent crime. Emanuel, 55, spent millions of dollars on television and radio ads in his bid…
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Fast Forward Rahm Emanuel Leads in Polls as Chicago Votes in Run-Off
(Reuters) — Chicagoans vote on Tuesday in the city’s first ever mayoral runoff, pitting well-funded incumbent Rahm Emanuel against underdog Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. Emanuel, 55, who has spent millions of dollars on television and radio ads, was well ahead of Garcia, 58, a former state senator and alderman, in a poll released…
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Fast Forward Rahm Emanuel Faces Chicago Runoff Election
In a surprise result that showed the limits of a big-money campaign, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel failed to get more than 50 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election, and must face a run-off against second-place finisher Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in April. The setback for Emanuel, 55, came despite a visit to Chicago last week…
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