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Rahm Emanuel Replacement

Powerful Union SEIU May Stay Out Of Emanuel Replacement Race

Chicago Sun-Times | Laura Washington | Posted 02.19.2009 | Chicago

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The Service Employees International Union is still puffed up over its prowess in the 2007 Chicago aldermanic elections, when the SEIU helped turn over...

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Replacing Emanuel: Quigley Tops First Poll In Tight Congressional Race

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz | Posted 02.17.2009 | Chicago

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If the first poll of the season is accurate, the solid if early front-runner is [Mike] Quigley, whose battles with county President Todd Stroger over ...

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Emanuel Replacement Race: Geoghegan, Quigley Criticize TARP Implementation

Progress Illinois | Josh Kalven | Posted 02.15.2009 | Chicago

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Tom Geoghegan rolled out an online petition yesterday to "end the era of blank check bailouts." Specifically, it urges Congress to attach three common...

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EMILY's List Endorses Feigenholtz To Replace Emanuel

Posted 02.15.2009 | Chicago

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State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz received the endorsement of the the influential women's political group EMILY's List Thursday. The group's national fundra...

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Race For Emanuel Seat About Trust Not Change: Carol Marin

Chicago Sun-Times | Carol Marin | Posted 02.14.2009 | Chicago

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Barack Obama's message of hope and change has been shouted down in Illinois by the horror of a craven governor, by the egotistical opportunism of our ...

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Democrats Won't Endorse Anyone To Replace Rahm Emanuel

Chicago Sun-Times | ABDON M. PALLASCH | Posted 02.10.2009 | Chicago

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Chicago Ward committeemen narrowly voted to stay neutral in the Democratic primary election to choose a replacement for U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Chic...

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Special Election For Emanuel's Seat Hits Snag

Chicago Sun-Times | Natasha Korecki | Posted 02.09.2009 | Chicago

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A planned special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama's new chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, has hit a sn...

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Special Election: Geoghegan for Congress -- Why You Should Donate Right Now

David Sirota | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics

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David Sirota

Tom Geoghegan is, in short, a real inspiration. Not only is he the progressive hero, has he worked throughout his career to take on the most corrupt machines in Chicago politics.

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An Unrepentant New Dealer Runs for Congress

Thomas Frank | Posted 02.07.2009 | Politics

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Thomas Frank

Voters in Rahm Emanuel's district will have the chance to redeem their state's reputation. They will likely have the chance to elect, out of a crowded race, a true reformer in Thomas Geoghegan.

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Replacing Rahm: Feigenholtz, Fritchey, Geoghegan Enter Fray, Daley Staying Neutral (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 02.06.2009 | Chicago

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Mayor Daley announced his intention to stay neutral in the crowded Congressional race to succeed incoming White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, the...

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I'm Running for Congress in IL-5

Tom Geoghegan | Posted 02.06.2009 | Chicago

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Tom Geoghegan

For years, conservatives have said: "We can't do this. The money isn't there." Well, the money is there. It was there for the Iraq war and for the bailout.

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Ald. Pat O'Connor Gets Edge On Emanuel's Congressional Seat

Chicago Sun-Times | Fran Spielman | Posted 02.06.2009 | Chicago

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Ald. Tom Allen (38th) said Monday he would not be a candidate in the March 3 special primary election to succeed former U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, openin...

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Special Elections For Emanuel Seat Set For March, April

Chicago Tribune | Ray Long | Posted 02.05.2009 | Chicago

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The special primary election to succeed Rahm Emanuel in the Northwest Side's 5th Congressional District will be March 3, followed by a general electio...

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Goodbye, Rahm. Now Which of These 20 Candidates Should I Vote For?

Ryan Blitstein | Posted 02.05.2009 | Chicago

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Ryan Blitstein

I've created Chicago Elections, a central source for all the information you'd ever want about candidates running for elective office in Chicago.

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Quigley, Feigenholtz Have Edge In Race For Emanuel's Seat

Crain's Chicago Business | Paul Merrion | Posted 01.30.2009 | Chicago

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Uncertainty in the race to fill the seat of Rep. Rahm Emanuel has opened important fundraising and organizational advantages for two early candidates:...

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Blagojevich Must Set Election Date For Emanuel's Seat

AP | TAMMY WEBBER | Posted 01.30.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Rep. Rahm Emanuel said Monday that he will resign his congressional seat this week, a development that draws further attention to Illi...

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Rahm Emanuel To Resign From House On Friday, 10 Join Race To Replace Him

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 01.29.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON--Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.), incoming chief of staff for President-elect Barack Obama, will resign his seat on Jan. 2, days before the star...

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Rahm Emanuel Wanted 'Seat Warmer' For His Congressional Seat: Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-Times | Natasha Korecki | Posted 01.24.2009 | Chicago

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Just after accepting the top post with Obama, Rahm Emanuel discussed with Blagojevich the possibility of keeping his congressional seat "warm" for him...

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Emanuel Stays Out Of Replacement Race After Blagojevich Scandal

Chicago Sun-Times | Fran Spielman | Posted 01.18.2009 | Chicago

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Rahm Emanuel's role in attempting to influence Gov. Blagojevich's choice of a U.S. Senate replacement for President-elect Barack Obama could impact th...

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Rahm Emanuel's Replacement: Former TSA Offical Oberman Enters Race

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.03.2009 | Chicago

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Another candidate has entered the crowded race for the Congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama's chief of staff. Justin ...

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Dems May Split Over Rahm Emanuel Replacement

AP | RUPA SHENOY | Posted 12.29.2008 | Politics

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CHICAGO — Clout-heavy Chicago politicians are lining up to replace U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, prompting some experts to wonder if the local Democra...

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Rahm Emanuel's Replacement: Quigley To Start Raising Campaign Cash

Chicago Sun-Times | Abdon M. Pallasch | Posted 12.25.2008 | Chicago

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Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley said Sunday he plans to file papers today to start collecting campaign funds to run for the congressional seat ...

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Rahm Emanuel's Replacement: Daley Keeping Quiet

Chicago Sun-Times | Fran Spielman | Posted 12.21.2008 | Chicago

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Mayor Daley on Wednesday continued to play cat-and-mouse about whom he's backing in the crowded race to replace Rep. Rahm Emanuel -- amid speculation...

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Claypool Won't Seek Rahm Emanuel's Congressional Seat

Chicago Sun-Times | Mark J. Konkol | Posted 12.14.2008 | Chicago

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Mr. Claypool is not going to Washington. Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool told the Sun-Times today he has decided not to run for Congress to...

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Rahm Emanuel's Replacement: Just A 'Seat-Warmer'?

Posted 12.13.2008 | Chicago

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A host of Chicago politicians are lining up to run for Rahm Emanuel's soon-to-be-vacant Congressional seat. But the lucky winner may only have the of...

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