Politics
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Wrapping Up the AldermanicWebsites Project
I had a fun time with my obsessive side project, AldermanicWebsites. I learned a ton about current modes of online campaign management, I spoke to lots of the candidates, and felt like I really had a handle on the issues that were of interest at the Ward level. It was also cool doing a Hack…
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Exclusive Photo: Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel and Dan Sinker, Author of the @MayorEmanuel Twitter Account, Arm in Arm in WLS Studios in Chicago
Exclusive Photo: Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel and Dan Sinker, Author of the @MayorEmanuel Twitter Account, Arm in Arm in WLS Studios in Chicago, originally uploaded by juggernautco. Ya know, everybody's gotta be somebody, and right now I am Dan Sinker's personal photographer. As of tonight, my stint is done (Bracken is going to have to take…
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My Ballot
It was nice to have such a simple ballot, devoid of judges. Here's how I voted: Mayor: Rahm. See here for details Clerk: Mendoza. I heard nothing bad about her, and people I respect support her Treasurer: Neely. Unopposed, but I went ahead and connected the bars for her. She's been doing the job, and…
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Why I Support Rahm Emanuel for Mayor of the City of Chicago
Today is Election Day in Chicago. We are electing a new Mayor and also voting on a host of other municipal slots, including all Aldermen. Here’s why I support Rahm Emanuel for Mayor of the City of Chicago: 1. Policy: I find Rahm’s policies on good government, and TIF Reform to be credible and specific.…
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Things I Know For Sure
Rahm Emanuel is the next Mayor of the City of Chicago The Pittsburgh Steelers are the next Superbowl Champions If you don't think these two things are true, you're either from Green Bay or the 14th Ward or both.