Full Election Board: Rahm Can Run
- Posted on December 23, 2010 at 12:55pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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CHICAGO (AP) — Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel can run for Chicago mayor although he spent much of the last two years living in Washington while working for President Barack Obama, the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners ruled Thursday.
With the board’s decision, Emanuel clears a major hurdle in his bid to replace retiring Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. Officials have tried to expedite mayoral ballot challenges before the Feb. 22 vote, and the board’s decision is almost sure to be challenged in the courts.
An election board hearing officer, who had presided over days of testimony in residency challenges to Emanuel’s candidacy, recommended early Thursday that Emanuel’s name be allowed on the ballot, saying evidence suggests that he had no intention of terminating his residency in Chicago, left the city only to work for Obama and often told friends he intended to live in Washington for no more than two years.
“Illinois law expressly protects the residential status and electoral rights of Illinois residents who are called to serve the national government,” hearing officer Joseph Morris , a Republican attorney in private practice in Chicago, wrote in his 35-page ruling.
Earlier Thursday, Emanuel said she he was encouraged by the officer’s recommendation.
“Chicago voters should ultimately have the right to decide the election — and to vote for me or against me,” Emanuel said in a statement before the board made its ruling.
More than two dozen people challenged Emanuel’s candidacy, contending he didn’t meet a one-year residency requirement. Emanuel quit his job as Obama’s top aide and moved back to Chicago in October after Mayor Richard M. Daley announced he wouldn’t seek a seventh term.
Emanuel is part of a crowded field of more than a dozen candidates, including former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, former school board president Gery Chico, City Clerk Miguel del Valle and state Sen. James Meeks, the pastor of a South Side mega church.
Since returning to Chicago in October to run for mayor, Emanuel has enjoyed strong name recognition in the race and already has run several TV ads. A recent Chicago Tribune/WGN poll showed Emanuel as the only candidate in double digits with more than 30 percent support, although 30 percent remained undecided.
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Comments (114)
Dale
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:49pmColor me surprised!
Report Post »neverending
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:41pmOh gee I am just so surprised that they okay’d it, NOT
Report Post »AmericanLass
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:41pmFirst of all, its Chicago. Second, does this surprise anyone ? Third, see First.
Report Post »spreadcommonsensenot pc
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:39pmnewly elected major of ****-cago Rahm Emanuel proposes the 1st annual “nakedbutt marathon” thru the streets of ****-cago.
Report Post »This progressive newly “born to be free-come as you are” event will be will be graced with the newly crowned queen ———Barney Frank—Who by the way will shoot the gun to start off this lovely event….
publiuswarmac9999
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:36pmHillary ran in NY, and became a senator from that state. This is nothing new as I believe the entire idea of residency as a requirement to run for office has been thoroughly trashed.
Report Post »Oil_Ranger
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:36pmDid anybody really think it would go any other way?
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:34pmDoesnt anyone see the hypocrisy of the left here?
they all harp on Palin for “ quitting” her governorship, though we all know it was due to the cost of lawsuits,
but its ok for Dead Fish to quit his job to run for mayor, and violate the residency laws
Report Post »psst
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:43pmNothing new here to see.
Report Post »Just move along.
Everything is just going accordint to plan.
Dotski
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:31pmEver since the Al Capone days Chicago has been a city of complete corruption with all politicians. So this does not come as any surprise. Pity the citizens who can’t fight for their city to get cleaned up. I would move out of that town…….
Report Post »The American
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:30pmI am just wondering who on the panel was offered a job?
Report Post »IVillageIdiot
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:30pmIt would appear that all is normal in Chicago….
Report Post »REETZBEE
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:28pmIf the people of Chicago vote for Rahm it’s their own fault for whatever happens. I think it‘s all some sort of set up for Michelle so when she runs for Senator in Illinois she’ll have her cards in play if Rahm wins. Her political career started when she planted that garden and demanded 4.5 billion for her food bill. Hope she’s having a great time on another vacation. How many does that make this year?
Report Post »ofnet776
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:26pmWhat is the use of having laws if you aren’t going to enforce them? If anyone else did what he did they would not be allowed to run. There isn’t a caveat in the rule that gives any mention of intention. For sure he will be the next mayor of Chicago.
Report Post »TTRR
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:22pmWas there really any doubt? Now, is there any doubt as to who will win?
Report Post »TeaPartyPatriot
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:20pmThe ONLY thing surprising about this is that the lunatic-left d-crat socialist chicago machine didn’t ALSO declare him the winner of the “election”.
Report Post »Freedom1984
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:55pmThey will probably wait until after the new year. Heck…it may save some time and save people from annoying political adds on tv….we ALREADY know RAHM is going to win.
Report Post »OneRepublic4us
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 8:17pmThey could just skip the election and declare him the winner right now but… do you know ANY democrat willing to forgo the opportunity to spend money and tell lies on TV? No, I didn’t think so!
Report Post »psst
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:19pmRahm’s gonna be the next Cheatgo mayor.
Report Post »i don’t know why anyone elsewould wants to spend time/effort/$$ running..
If others run and one of them get the most votes. What da hey. They are still gonna lose.
This is now the ameriKan way.
US don’t hide in the dark stealing votes anymore. US proudly do it openly.
After-all, that’s transparency
TTRR
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:17pmWas there any doubt as to if he would be able to?
Report Post »rojotx
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:14pmfrom above
“Earlier Thursday, Emanuel said she he was encouraged by the officer’s recommendation.”
that about sums Rahm up, she he!
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:14pmIf anybody is surprised by this they need to check their meds.
Report Post »Highland
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 2:15pmI live a few hundred miles from Chicago. May I run for mayor?
Report Post »Hey, why not?
Freedom1984
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:13pmGee is ANYONE surprised at this ruling? AND will ANYONE be SURPRISED if this Jack@ass doesn’t win? What a disgrace our Country is in. The founding father’s would be crying. I guess next you won’t have to be an AMERICAN citizen to run for PRESIDENT??
Oh..whoops………..we aleady have broken that rule.
Why not allow anyone to run in any state, at any position at any time?????/
I WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK!
GOD bless us all.
Report Post »matt708
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:09pmwow what a surprise, you people of chicago need to put an end to the corruption and Rahm is a good place to start
Report Post »Freedom1984
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:15pmOh yeah…Rahm is just so DECENT.. and HONEST… and PLAYS BY THE RULES…
Report Post »what a PATHETIC JOKE of a human he is.
And God Bless Chicago.
DashRipRock
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:07pmThe Daily’s have a harden labor boss image of busting heads to get things done
Rahm is a ballerina
Report Post »i just dont see it.
Idahosauce
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:06pmI am shocked to hear this ruling in favor of the man called “Dead Fish”…naw, just kidding..rules don’t apply to his ilk.
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:02pmChicago
Bought and paid for….
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:15pmHow much damage do these crooks have to do before the people in Chicago ‘get it’?
Report Post »jagr1850
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 12:59pmi got 50 cents that says there will not be any voter fraud in that chicago election….any one care to bet ?
Report Post »Lantern
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:05pmAnd lose 50 cents? Not me :-)
Report Post »rojotx
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:12pmha ha, not in Chicago, never!
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:20pmYou might as well send me your 50 cents. The dead people vote in Chicago. Who cares about the living.
Report Post »Mayor Rohm, has a nice Marxist ring to it, doesn’t it?
drattastic
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:25pmNo voter fraud? sure I’ll take your 50cents ,I’m saving up to buy a soda out of the machine anyway.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:26pm@Guyperram
I believe you mean “Hail Comrad Rahm!!! Hail to the Dictator for Life!!!” While he has his KGB agents lined up behind everyone with the guns out and aimed at their heads.
Report Post »lylee
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 3:36pmChicago has just selected Rahm as the next mayor. There will be no election voter fraud only selection fraud.
Report Post »wash1776
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 3:48pmYOU GOT A BET! Let’s get HIGH CLASS and go for $1.
Report Post »Rob_M
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 12:57pmMore like ACORN will decide if he wins, but details details.
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:03pmMaybe Rahm can get the special olympics in Chicago.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:05pmOnce again we see the true Progressive style of electorial rigging; do everything dishonest and not in the book to guarantee a win by hook and crook. I have to wonder just what he promised them when he becomes the mayor of Chicago, and where the bribery funding came from?
Mind you, any conservative or tea party member seeking to become the mayor would have been disqualified without any question or hesitation on the part of this so called election board.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm
oldoldtimer
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:23pmWhy are they even bothering to have an election? The outcome is already predetermined. This Socalist will win no matter what the voters want. I bet SEIU takes care of the voting machines.
Report Post »watchmany2k
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:29pmOf course he can run, and now the election board can get the place next to Rangle’s mansion in the carribean…
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:44pmLike we didn’t know this was going to work in his favor on the end. Its Chicago for God’s sake. Rules are made to be broken. Just ask the Obama administration.
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 2:11pmand Chicago can have him!
Report Post »Rogue
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 2:20pmWe are witnessing the birth of the first true nanny-city in America. Imagine what this Socialist eutopia will look like after four years of Progressive rule. I’d like to say I could care less, but it is the taxpayers who will have to come in and clean up the smoldering ruins of Chicago’s economy when all is said and done.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 2:29pmPrisoner Rahm sounds better!
Report Post »clipper
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 2:45pmRules? We don’t need no stinking rules.
Report Post »Fletch
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 3:19pmthe pubes should have had someone in a like position petition get on the ballot, then challange that person
but the GOP is feckless
the law say you have to reside in the city for a year before the election … not a year before the election unless you work for Obama
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 3:22pmChicago-style politics at it’s finest! Something’s just NEVER change!
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 3:58pm“Chicago voters should ultimately have the right to decide the election…”
Yeah, rules are only for suckers like Conservatives. Right?
Merry Christmas
Report Post »bigbud
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 8:16pmOh my God!!!!! Did anyone believe, for one nano second that he was not going to be allowed to run?
Report Post »IT’S Chicago for crying out loud! He’ll get ,,,oh I don’t know 40 , 60% of the dead vote.
Cemoto78
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 8:25pmI’m more shocked that they actually have any type of rules or regulations at all in Chicago. Another farce, go figure.
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on December 24, 2010 at 12:18amOF COURSE HE CAN.. after all IT‘S CHICAGO isn’t it??? DEAD people can vote why can’t those that leave the state live elsewhere but INTENDED to return SOMEDAY run for MAYOR?? Heck maybe I can run I left 7 years ago but INTEND to return.. fact is I at least go into the city once a week to visit relatives I also have a share of my ma’s house. I KNOW I left something there from when I was a kid.. sure my sister who still lives there can find it.. LOL..
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