Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel? Mayor Daley announced he is not running for reelection

[wndycty]

White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has said he would like to run for mayor of Chicago someday – and that day might have arrived.

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley announced Tuesday that he will not run for reelection, saying he wants to move on. His decision could clear an exit from the White House for Emanuel, who himself is widely believed to be looking for a graceful way to move on after two grueling years in President Obama’s inner circle.

In an interview with Charlie Rose in April, Emanuel said he supported Daley but that he would like to seek the position if the opportunity presented itself.

"I hope Mayor Daley seeks reelection. I will work and support him if he seeks reelection," Emanuel said. "But if Mayor Daley doesn't, one day I would like to run for mayor of the city of Chicago.”
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http://www.politico.com/politico44/perm/0910/an_opening_for_rahm_b86c8957-659e-448d-854e-05209b703836.html

[zipplewrath]

1. Get going

Hurry up. Get started. Get going. Go ahead. Need any help packing up? Don't bother, we'll send it all to you, just get going.

[jaxx]

2. I could see that happening.

Now I'm sorry I moved back downstate. ;-)

[Drale]

3. honestly

I really dont care, thank god I dont live within the city limits anymore.

[AngryAmish]

4. Rahm will never be mayor

1. He is a good soldier. He does nt run anything.

2. He is not Irish.

3. He does not have organization.

[dflprincess]

5. Chicago's loss could be the country's gain

Way to take one for the team Chicago.

[Pirate Smile]

6. How do people in Chicago feel about Rahm? In a way, he fits the tough guy image of the Mayors

there.