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Stellar

(5,644 posts)
Tue Jan 29, 2019, 10:49 AM Jan 2019

Morning Digest: This interactive showcases where the Chicago mayoral candidates stand on the issues

https://m.dailykos.com/stories/1830386
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● Chicago, IL Mayor: Chicago's Feb. 26 nonpartisan primary is coming up quickly, and with over a dozen candidates on the ballot, it can be extremely tough to get a handle of what all the contenders are for or against. Luckily, the local NPR affiliate WBEZ has come up with a creative way to convey this information. WBEZ sent the candidates a question with 20 specific yes-or-no questions on various issues, and they were given limited space to explain their answers. It's a very useful tool, and one we hope will be utilized in other races across the country...

Link to questionnaire below.

https://interactive.wbez.org/2019/mayoral-questionnaire

I think that this would be a good idea for the primary for all of those wanting to be President.
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Morning Digest: This interactive showcases where the Chicago mayoral candidates stand on the issues (Original Post) Stellar Jan 2019 OP
Thanks for this. TeapotInATempest Jan 2019 #1
Chico and Preckwinkle mikeysnot Feb 2019 #2
mendoza is gonna get dirtied up, too. mopinko Feb 2019 #3
Didn't hear her whining mikeysnot Feb 2019 #4
i'm thinking lightfoot. mopinko Feb 2019 #5
Anybody But Rahm mikeysnot Feb 2019 #6
yeah, i think mayor chico is a possibility. mopinko Feb 2019 #7
Here is Crains questions and answers... mikeysnot Feb 2019 #8
Thanks for the ❤️ guys! Stellar Feb 2019 #9

TeapotInATempest

(804 posts)
1. Thanks for this.
Tue Jan 29, 2019, 11:30 AM
Jan 2019

The primary is approaching way too quickly for my liking. So far, I've been less than thrilled by all the candidates so this tool might be useful in helping me make up my mind.

mikeysnot

(4,772 posts)
2. Chico and Preckwinkle
Thu Feb 7, 2019, 03:53 PM
Feb 2019

are going to get caught up in the Burke corruption mess.

Some of them are no shows as far as marketing themselves.

So far I like Lightfoot, Joyce and Mendoza.

Thanks for this link.

mopinko

(71,802 posts)
3. mendoza is gonna get dirtied up, too.
Mon Feb 11, 2019, 03:00 PM
Feb 2019

whining about the ballot challenges really made me rethink her. i used to really like her.
but whatever it was danny solo did to earn that wire is gonna splash all over her.

mikeysnot

(4,772 posts)
4. Didn't hear her whining
Mon Feb 11, 2019, 03:16 PM
Feb 2019

about that, she used to come on Benny Jay show on CPT and was always impressive.

Did not hear of her connections to Burke since she was a State rep and Comptroller.

What do you think it is.

I'm troubled with my vote so far, want to hear more before I vote.

My voting booth is at the corner of my block so voting on election day is easy for me.



mopinko

(71,802 posts)
5. i'm thinking lightfoot.
Mon Feb 11, 2019, 03:24 PM
Feb 2019

i care about shaping up the fucking cops around here.

mendoza is impressive in a lot of way. she has a ton of energy and did some good stuff at the city.
i guess we will get the rest of the story after the election.
i am waiting till election day. no question on alderman, but still unsettled.

i suspect it will be toni. i can live w that. i think the county has taken great strides, and done many smart things. esp working w dart to get mentally ill out of county jail.
yeah, part of the machine. but still doing a good job. not getting my primary vote, tho.

mikeysnot

(4,772 posts)
6. Anybody But Rahm
Mon Feb 11, 2019, 03:31 PM
Feb 2019

Last time was easier with Chuy. I am probably process of elimination.

NO Daley Please nooooooo!
No Chico - Burke henchman

Thanks for your input. This is the hardest one since Daley's last.


mopinko

(71,802 posts)
7. yeah, i think mayor chico is a possibility.
Mon Feb 11, 2019, 03:35 PM
Feb 2019

his commercials are good. i think he also would do a decent job. i think he is a grown up, and smart.
but, yeah, he has the stink on him, too.

but it sure is gonna be interesting.
i think there is gonna be a good flushing of this toilet of council.

what ward are you in? i am quite sure we will have a new face here in 49.

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