The Chicago Way: The Mayor Daley Machine & Chicago Politics From The Inside

RFFM.org ^ | Feb. 9, 2009 | Carl Segvich

[Daniel T. Zanoza]

Dan Zanoza, Executive Director of RFFM.org, interviews Carl Segvich, a Republican Committeeman in the 11th Ward--the ancestral home base of Mayor Richard M. Daley. Segvich discusses what it's like to be a member of the GOP in the city of Chicago, Chicago-style politics, the Chicago way and "pay to play". It is an insightful look into one-party, big city liberal politics which sould be an eye-opener for those wanting to learn more about President Barack Obama's political roots.

Q. During the last election, it was reported there were some election irregularities in your Ward. Can you elaborate about this for RFFM.org's readers?

A. By “irregularities”, we mean illegal activities which occur regularly, election after election in Illinois and more so in Chicago. These “irregularities” must be stopped!

First of all, our election contests between Democrats and Republicans, are run by Democrats...Government bureaucrats, whether they work for the state, county or city board of elections are card-carrying members of the Democrat Party. They are card-carrying, dues-paying members of unions which are undeniably, irrefutably and incontrovertibly tied to the Democrat Party. These partisans prepare for months ahead of time, the election process...They troubleshoot problems on election day. They monitor. They are our “watchdogs”. They take the booths down. They count the votes. Enough said? ...

Q. Did you report these violations of election law and who did you report it to?

[hoosiermama]

CHicgo Way!