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| Rahm Emanuel: New Mayor of Chicago. |
If you have been following the Board of Election poll numbers, you already know who the new Mayor of Chicago is - Rahm Emanuel.
As of 8:41 p.m., Emanuel had 290,872 votes to Gery Chico's 128,873. That's a 161,999 lead. As I typed this article, word was spreading that Chico was about to give his concession speech.
Around 8 p.m., the Associated Press made the prediction that Rahm Emanuel would win the 2011 Chicago mayoral race.
"Rahm Emanuel, a former congressman who worked for two presidents, was elected mayor of Chicago on Tuesday, a victory that marks a new path for a city that has, for 22 years, been led by a singular, powerful force, Richard M. Daley," said the AP.
"It's a good good night"! My ward guy won hands down as well. Seems people are fed up with negative ads, which I think effected Gery Chico. He shouldn't have started it, perhaps he would have gotten more votes but I never thought he could win anyway, even though I liked him, I liked Rahm more.
ReplyDeleteTruthfully, I didn't like any of the candidates. I liked the idea of having a woman for mayor, but a worthy candidate failed to show up.
ReplyDeleteHard to follow in Jane Byrne's footsteps:)
ReplyDeleteOh, no! I'm no fan of Jane Byrne! LOL! So let me clarify my statement.
ReplyDeleteFrom a leadership perspective, I felt Chicago could benefit from a strong, capable female mayor.
Based on my personal business experiences, women are usually more progressive thinkers; they usually know how to think outside the box to get things done. Women leaders also bring a certain sensibility to the table, that most men lack. These elements, in my opinion, usually make women optimal leaders.
Jane Byrne was a good mayor. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's time for Emporer Emanuel. :)
Tsk Tsk Timothy, Not a Jane Byrne fan? Whoa! Shocking and surprising. I knew what you meant about women in politics but just had to throw Jane in there:) I loved her!
ReplyDeleteTowanda, I was a child when Byrne was in office. So, when I say I'm not a fan, it doesn't mean I necessarily dislike her - it means I don't really know anything about her.
ReplyDeleteSince you guys seem to think Byrne was a wonderful mayor, I am going to keep an open mind and do some homework of her political legacy.
To be continued....
Read her book "My Chicago" it's great:)
ReplyDeleteOops, I forgot you were a youngster than Timothy...oh to be that again:)