The people of Illinois couldn't pull it apart, but once it got to national status, the people of the USA are doing the job.
All the arguments the Chicago machine used for years will no longer work as the citizens of Illinois are now seeing those arguments torn to shreds.
Obama and his wife are headed for gutter-status...and Daley along with them.
Wowza! He’s finally giving up his kingdom. I’m
sure, Rahm or not, there’ll be a HUGE political
war for his prospective replacement.
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Mayor Daley is not seeking another term
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September 7, 2010
Mayor Daley announced today that he is not seeking another term.
A public official has to know when it’s time to move on, Daley said during a press conference at City Hall. “For me that time is now.”
Daley said he’s thought about the decision for weeks.
“I’ve done my all,” Daley said. “I’ve done my best. Now, I’m ready with my family to begin the new phase of our lives.”
“In the end, this was a personal decision, no more, no less,” Daley said, declining to answer questions. “I’ve been thinking about this for the last several months . . . . It just feels right.”
http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/2682566,mayor-daley-announcement-090710.article
Hope so!