[A couple of readers, including James below, have pointed out that Schulter is limited in how he can use his funds; the money Feigenholtz raised last quarter has no such restrictions.] In an ongoing attempt to track the race to replace Rahm Emanuel in Illinois’ Fifth Congressional District, a look into who might have the … Continue reading »
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(Jeffrey) Goldberg Bait in the Race to Replace Rahm
“Aviation security expert” and former Obama advisor Justin Oberman is the latest entrant in the sweepstakes to replace Rahm Emanuel as representative of Illinois’s 5th Congressional District. (In the finest Chicago political tradition, Oberman is the son of former longtime City Council member Marty Oberman.) The bulk of Oberman’s bio centers on his time with … Continue reading »
Will Obama’s Windy City Vacuum be Filled by Nepotism?
As if this week hasn’t been exciting enough, political junkies here in Chicago have the added bonus of watching the domino effect of Obama’s victory. I took a first scan of potential Obama replacements in February, and still like Luis Gutierrez. Political secession in Illinois is usually kept in the family, and given the fact … Continue reading »
