Rahm fighting for his political life in Chicago. Progressive candidate may win runoff

This would be a positive if another one of these neoliberal "faux-centrist" Democrats goes down. Progressives maybe are starting to make inroads? Think DeBlasio in NYC.

Rahm sold the city of Chicago to the highest bidder, cutting education spending, social supports, going after unions--nothing different than what Scott Walker did in Wisconsin at the state level.

And if you don't think so, look who's defending him now: Republicans. Check out the comments from Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL). Typical mindless fear mongering.

Chicago could follow Detroit into bankruptcy if Mayor Rahm Emanuel is not re-elected, Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) warned Monday.

“Rahm’s re-election is essential to maintaining the value of Chicago’s debt market. We need a strong capable leader… I would worry about the value of the Chicago debt if Rahm was not re-elected…. It’s a concern if we have some of the less responsible people running against him,” Kirk said. 

Idiot, crushing the Chicago economy with austerity is good for the city's ability to service its debt? What is he talking about? Moron. And he'll vote with Senate Republicans to not increase the debt ceiling I'm sure. That's obviously his idea of "capable" leadership.

Rahm's in trouble. Let's hope he's done.