Red-Light Cameras Not So Special?
Cubs Combat Casino
How To: Simple Salad Dressing
Mr. Burris Goes To Baghdad
PHOTOS: Peaches And Amanda Blank At Metro
Nearly two weeks after Congressman Luis Gutierrez announced that he will, indeed, seek a ninth term in Congress (after announcing that he wouldn't run again), First Ward Alderman Manny Flores has announced that he won't seek the congressional seat. "I did this of my own accord. He's my friend," Flores told the Sun-Times, adding that Gutierrez didn't try to persuade him.
Of course, Gutierrez's decision shouldn't be too shocking. The conventional wisdom is that if he wants to run for Mayor of Chicago next time around, he'll need to do it from a position of power. With Jesse Jackson Jr.'s wife in the City Council and several aldermen owing at least part of their recent election to Jr.'s neo-machine, it'll be difficult for Luis to get a foothold in that race.
Although the popular Flores has decided to bide his time, going back to regulating the distribution of commercial handbills after raising money for a Congressional campaign, it remains to be seen if 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas will stay in the race or not. Meanwhile, Gutierrez misses his shot in a potentially Democratic White House Administration next time around. But most of all, voters in the Fourth Congressional District miss the chance to have a referendum on the issues that affect them. While it's a fair bet that a Republican wouldn't stand a chance in the Fourth, at least a crowded primary might have fostered some debate.
add to stumble upon
add to reddit
tweet this
post to facebook
I'm sure, Manny is all smiles. He bosted his name rec., proved he could raise alot of cash quickly and of course has alot of cash on hand, a cool half a mill in the bank.
You say:
"Meanwhile, Gutierrez misses his shot in a potentially Democratic White House Administration next time around."
How do you figure this? If the Dem's win, couldn't Guiterrez still get tapped by someone after the election to serve as Secretary of Something? I don't get this statement at all. He would still be kingmaker in 4.
It's too bad Manny didn't run he would make a great Congressman.
Cardenas was barely able to win his ward and he expects to get a congressional seat? Yeah, good luck with that.
Flores is dreamy. *swoon*
the reason he keeps running is that he hates his constituents. they constantly hound him.
hhahahah - totally agreed, 4!
Neo Machine! he he, can't wait to hear you on Sharpton!
But as far as Mannuel,I wouldn't be surprised if his name floats up for States Attorney After all that's where he started and he's got the bucks, along with the swooning support of guest 5.
who I agree with on Daley lacky Cardenas, the nerve of that political and moral runt!
And speaking of other "Daleyites" who also swoon over Manny. Kevin, I was checking blogs of Chicagoist writers and noticed that the most provocative writers don't have them! As opposed to a little Daley canaries
who cry tears into their blogs about being "picked on" for among other things being "falsely accused of not liking Daley" when they "really do"!
So where is your Blog? You could name it
"Avenue Z" "Bad Air" "Draw Bridge", "The Sky Way" or "Crow Bar"
You could get Ben. J of the reader to contribute perhaps he's your long lost brother!. Well just a thought
Can someone translate Spook's post for me? I am trying to learn English, but do not understand his little banter, or any of his other posts for that matter.
~An undocumented immigrant
Sorry guest 8, its code, but good luck on your citizen ship exam is not nearly as difficult
You'd be surprised at how difficult that test is, I doubt many CPS grads would be able to pass it. But thanks for the well wishes on my citizenship (no space) test!
~Guest 8