Republican money — big and small — went to Emanuel

[joeybee12]

Over the last six weeks, it was impossible to turn on the TV and not be besieged by political spots in Chicago’s mayor’s race.

But another component of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s fiercely fought re-election campaign appeared elsewhere.

Digital media boosting Emanuel showed up on smartphones, tablets and in online video ads. It specifically targeted digital devices in 38 of the city’s 50 wards.

It targeted younger voters and didn’t really bother with Hispanic wards, guessing those would go for Jesus “Chuy” Garcia anyway.

None of that is very surprising except when you find out this: Republicans paid for it.

http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/7/71/514250/republican-money-big-small-went-emanuel


I have issues with a lot of Dems, but Rahm is the one so-called Dem that I think is the absolute worst...

[mucifer]

1. Yeah, tell me about it :(

It's my city. Democrat has a different meaning in Chicago. Anyway, in the mayoral race here it doesn't go by political party. No one runs as democrat or republican when they run for mayor.

[hedda_foil]

2. I'm not surprised.

Rahm is such a POS.

[Starry Messenger]

3. Well, we got told here Rahm was the people's choice.

Republican people.

[LWolf]

4. I'm SHOCKED, I tell you.

Who could have predicted THAT?