CBS 2 Chicago wbbm7801059 670 The Score

Local

Emanuel Seeking ‘Partners’ In Aldermanic Runoff Races

View Comments
Rahm Emanuel at Save-A-Lot

Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel speaks at a press conference at a Save-A-Lot grocery store on the city’s South Side on March 3, 2011. (Credit: CBS)

Don't Miss This

CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel says he’s looking for partners in tomorrow’s aldermanic runoff elections, candidates who share his views of reform of city government.

CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports on the changing face of Chicago politics.

Ten of Chicago’s 50 alderman chose not to run for re-election. Ten more were forced into run-offs, which means there could be 20 new faces awaiting the new mayor in City Council.

Emanuel is using his muscle and his money to get the ones he wants.

The mayor elect was campaigning over the weekend with Latasha Thomas in the 17th Ward on the South Side. He also appeared with Debra Silverstein, who is seeking to oust veteran Ald. Bernard Stone in the 50th Ward on the North Side.

But they’re not the only ones he’s backing.

“Some campaigns just would like you to endorse them,” said Emanuel. “Some would like you to go door-to-door. I’ll work with the campaigns on what is most effective in their individual areas. But I want a partner, which doesn’t mean we always agree, but a partner that is committed to reform.”

Yet Silverstein is the only candidate challenging an incumbent that is endorsed by Emanuel in Tuesday’s run-off vote.

“Before I will support a candidate, incumbent or not, [I want to know] ‘Are you for changing both City Hall, both the fifth floor and the City Council?’” Emanuel said. “‘Where are you on the goals I’ve set for the city and achieving those goals?’ If that’s the case, a number of incumbents have said they’re there.”

That said, it is quite possible that most of the incumbents in Tuesday’s races will hang onto their positions.

View Comments
  • http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/04/05/voters-head-to-polls-for-aldermanic-runoff-races/ Voters Head To Polls For Aldermanic Runoff Races « CBS Chicago

    [...] As CBS 2’s Susanna Song reports, Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel has endorsed candidates in nine in the 14 races, and he knows the outcome o… [...]

blog comments powered by Disqus
Listen Live!

RSS Most Popular News

Follow CBS Chicago

Like us on foursquare

RSS Contests & Promotions

  • Benjamin Moore Which Team Colors Matter Most? May 24, 2013
    Which Team Colors matter most to you? Either way, you could be a winner! Just sign up now for a chance to win $500 Depot Dollars to the Chicago Sports Depot to pick up some gear with your favorite team colors as they battle it out this week!
  • AVEENO® MEN’S “Building a Healthier Foundation” Sweepstakes May 21, 2013
    AVEENO® Men’s™ knows your family is your foundation. And to take good care of them, you need to take good care of yourself. Win a family day at the ballpark from AVEENO® Men’s™.
  • Join Hankook Tire To Reel In The Next Big Catch May 20, 2013
    Join Hankook tire to reel in the next great catch! Click here to go to www.TirePrize.com and enter for your chance to win the ultimate fishing excursion in Puerto Rico!
  • Meet Jim Rome On Set In Los Angeles May 20, 2013
    AutoZone and the Jim Rome Show are giving one winner and a guest a trip to meet Jim Rome in Los Angeles on the set of his Showtime television show! Enter for your chance to win!
WBBM Newsradio 780, Radio Stations & Broadcast Companies, Chicago, IL

Twitter Updates