U.S.: Will Rahm Emanuel be able to run for mayor of Chicago?
- YES which means he’s basically destined to win source
Politics: Rahm Emanuel leads mayoral race – if he’s eligible to even run
- If Rahm Emanuel still lives in Chicago, he’ll probably be its next mayor. See, Emanuel is facing lots of questions over his residency, due to the fact that he lived in D.C. while he was Obama’s Chief of Staff. He never changed over his license, though, and owns a home in the city. Thing is, though, he had a guy renting his apartment while he lived elsewhere, and while he paid the bills, he wasn’t living in the home full-time (for obvious reasons). Around 30 residents are challenging his eligibility to run for mayor; the court has been hearing his case all week. Thing is, if Rahm can get through this roadbump, he’ll be the guy most likely to win. With two months to go, here’s how he’s doing in the polls:
- 32% of those polled would vote for Rahm “I still live here!” Emanuel
- 30% the share of undecideds in the Chicago mayoral race (understandable)
- 34% the combined polling of five non-Rahm mayoral candidates source
- (Photo by Daniel X. O’Neil; our boy’s standing in front of a Chicago flag, BTW)