No, the success of the stay is unsurprising. Illinois election code, theoretically, favors ballot access. You’ll always get a presumption of successful appeal because so much depends on critical timing, ballot printing, timed advertising, the unmovable nature of election day, etc. Even the most disfavored candidate could’ve got the stay. Wait for the actual decision. I still think it goes against him.
I agree.
They only granted the stay, not the expedited appeal.
Watch for the IL Supreme Court to schedule it for a hearing after the primary. If Rahm wins the primary, he’s off the ballot. If he loses the primary, the case is moot.
And if it doesn’t go against him, how will the residency requirement for police, firefighters and teachers be handled?