Rahm Emanuel Back On Chicago Mayoral Ballot for Now as Court Issues Stay

There were three Appellate Judges, two who were black ladies and one white male. The two black Appellate Judges voted against Emanuel while the white Appellate Judge voted for Emanuel. Yes, even in the high court, there is, unfortunately, racial divide. I think these ladies should be investigated for their true motive.

Being a " FORMER " resident of Chicago, I can now sit back and chuckle about the political hacks and all the underhanded Democratic controlled tricks to control the city - hope he gets the boot - and if he does, then look for his buddy, THE ANOINTED ONE, to put him back on the Gov't payroll in Washington - he WILL be on someone's payroll, you can make book on that !!!!

The big question isn't what the law says, but what the intent of the law is. The intent of the law is to prevent outsiders, non-Chicagoans, persons without knowledge of Chicago and without daily living in Chicago from running for mayor. I'm not a Rahm fan, but if justice is fair I think he should be allowed to run. Chicago was, is and will be his home. Being "at the service of the President" should not disqualify him.

This whole situation is an attempt to subvert the peoples choices. Let him on the ballot and give the people the choice. If we want him as mayor we want him. We don't need political wrangling to limit our options. It would be grievously wrong to punish him for going to Washington to serve the people and we use it as an excuse to say he is no longer a "Chicagoan." I'm sure when he finished serving the people of the United States he would return home to Chicago. I'm assuming people would apply this same logic to others who choose to serve the larger populous as a whole. Would you all feel the same way if the same logic was applied to the troops that serve our country? This whole argument against his candidacy is a sad manipulation,

When they told Ole Rahm that he could not run for Mayor in Chicago he simply went out and bought a few dead fish at the market. He wrapped each one in newspaper and delivered them and presto Ole Rahm is back on the ballot.

In support of common sense, he has deep roots and ties to Chicago for decades. The intent of the law was to keep carpet baggers out and the power structure in place. The law does make it clear he cannot become Mayor this time but that doesn't matter here in Chitown. He will be on the ballot.

This type behavior is what turns most Americans off. Corruption is at the root of this situation. He is above the law being from Chicago, and having a White House background, I can't begin to think of the political mischief he'll engage in. To think that the presidential 2012 re-election campaign HQ will be in Chicago, is an outright insult to our intelligence.

As i commented two weeks ago..this crook has friends in high places..and in reality could declare him-self the winner right now with no election..and the illinois supreme court would agree..and the citizens would simply shake there heads in agreement..well.. he would have won anyway, why go to all that trouble..
congrats chicago you deserve everthing you get..and more..

I work for the city of Chicago. I am required by my employment to RESIDE within the city limits. I CANNOT own a house here, rent it out, and live in another municipality. If I did, it would most assuredly cost me my employment. Why does anyone think that just because this individual is running for public office, that he can skirt the very rule of employment that ALL city workers must adhere to? The one and only reason that he may still be running for mayor is that he is part of the famous Chicago Machine. I hope that our Good Judges sitting on this issue uphold the very worthy decision of the lower court. Rahm Emanuel will ruin this city worse than his predecessor has already done.

Why don't you people understand this is not about "residency"? It's about occupancy. It doesn't matter where you vote or where you pay taxes. The law is clear. You have to have LIVED in the city for the last year. He's not being penalized by taking a position with the president. He voluntarily stepped down from his white house position. He made a choice and now he has to live with it. He should have checked the rules before he quit his job. Lesson learned.