Davis Drops Out
A dramatic 2010 in Chicago politics ended with one last flourish Friday night as U.S. Rep. Danny Davis dropped out of the race to succeed Mayor Daley and threw his support behind Carol Moseley Braun.
“In unity there is strength. In strength there is success,” Davis said at his downtown campaign office, flanked by Braun and state Sen. James Meeks, two of his former opponents in the Feb. 22 election.
“I just want to unify behind the best candidate. Everyone I know thinks Carol is the best candidate.”
In this case, it must have been a decision who had the least amount of baggage. Braun can appeal to a wider base in Chicago who nostalgically remember her Senate run and don't remember her general incompetence in the position. She'll also blunt Clinton's campaigning for Rahm.
2011 is already shaping up as fun politically.
2011 is already shaping up as fun politically.
Labels: city politics
posted by SCC at 1:02 AM
95 Comments:
Oh my...The Deals Have Been Made!
If Braun can get the majority of the African-American vote, she'll win. But watch for Rahmbo to thwart her plans by making deals with the reverends. The political reporters are going to be busy, but the rest of us are fucked.
CMB will at least have a fighting chance now that Davis and Meeks dropped out. She probably helped herself with women for calling out Steinberg.
I bet the boys on the NW side have agita tonight.
You mentioned Carol comes from a police family.
Do tell...
Racist move... Hibbidy Jibbidy!
Hey Danny, Who's "we?"
I am so SICK of this racist bullshit. A 'consensus black candidate' should be insulting to members of the black community. It says that all black voters are capapble of recognizing is skin color - not the issues. And members of the black community, you should be ashamed and outraged. All that 'civil rights' talk and work over the past 50 years means nothin, apparently, since so many of you are happy simply to vote for the black face on the ballot. That's not progress, people - that's ignorance. And the media - you media types who read this site - shame on you all for your complete cowardice in not taking these people to task for this behavior.
Why run when Rahm has the fixx in????
Carol pulled out the race card everytime she was criticized in Washington. It wasn't racial, she's just an imbecile.
There's no way she'll get my vote. She can't even manage her own finances -- she has five mortgages on her house. She also made questionable deals with a business man who's now in trouble for sexual and racial harassment of his employees. I hope more of her baggage comes out between now and the first day for early voting -- January 31, 2011.
Carol Moseley Braun will fix things right up when she is elected mayor.
That is why she has been sitting on the political sidelines for almost 14 years.
Some highlights of Moseley Braun's career:
Moseley Braun was the subject of a 1993 Federal Elections Commission investigation over $249,000 in unaccounted-for campaign funds
In 1996, Moseley Braun made a private trip to Nigeria, where she met with dictator Sani Abacha. Despite U.S. sanctions against that country, due to Abacha's actions, the Senator did not notify, nor register her trip with, the State Department. She subsequently defended Abacha's human rights records in Congress.
In 1998, after George Will wrote a column reviewing the allegations of corruption against her, Moseley Braun responded to Will's comments, saying that "I think because he couldn't say ni--er, (censored for our more sensitive SCC bloggers) he said corrupt," She also compared Will to a Ku Klux Klansman, saying "I mean this very sincerely from the bottom of my heart: He can take his hood and put it back on again, as far as I'm concerned." Later, Moseley Braun apologized for her remarks.
In an interview with Tim Russert in 2003 Russert reminded Moseley Braun of an interview she had with the Chicago Tribune editorial board after her senate defeat. “Carol Moseley- Braun appeared to write her own political obituary by declaring she would never run again for public office. ‘Read my lips... Not. Never. Nein. Nyet.’”
And then there are the old allegations of medicaid fraud concerning Moseley Braun's mother where Moseley Braun admitted "mistakes were made."
Yup, great mayor in the wings there. Lost of choice mayoral quotes just waiting to be recorded for our amusement.
Moseley Braun was also an Assistant States Attorney in Cook County from 1973 - 1977.
This is the "black consensus candidate?" Makes one wonder how bad incumbent US Senator Alan "Al the Pal" Dixon was to be defeated by her.
Prepare to crown Rahm the new emperor.
Let's not even use names on the ballot. Use only a picture so we know what race to vote for. To think I actually voted for Carol Mostly Gone for senator. Boy was I gullible.
Old Hog balls
I'd rather have some Hibbity Jibbity than a known ruthless MF who is already talking about reducing our pensions.
I still hope the prick gets knocked off the ballot for residency. Here's what RAHM has accomplished: winning in the 5th district with the help of Donald Tomczak, the corrupt Water Department boss who had his foot soldiers out working for him; and being anointed Chief of Staff by the Chosen One because he was an "enforcer" and pugnacious. Do we really want this guy to be our Mayor?
Chico is the best qualified, but can he win?
It's over Carol will win....hands down
Ms. Braun's brother, Joe Mosley is a Det. Sgt with the Chicago Police Dept., and her dad was a Cook County Sheriff's Deputy. Ms. Braun herself is a former Asst. U.S. Attorney, Il. Senate Member and the first black woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate and ambassador to New Zealand under Slick Willie. So she is probably the most qualified, but because of her backing by Rev. Jackson, I and many others cannot support her. Jessie is Hate Pimp who lives by creating racial divides. He must have nothing to do with electing the next mayor.
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wasn't she censured as a united states senator--- I know she did plenty of stupid shit if she wasn't--- she disappears for about ten years and then is magically the front runner in the black community--- who will obama bless, rahmbo or owesme braun..... time for a red pop summit.....
This whole scenario was brokered by Rev."Shakedown".What more be said.
"nostalgically remember her Senate run"
Have too much eggnog last night SCC? Who on earth would nostalgically remember her Senate run other than the political parasites who were feeding at her trough?
No matter who wins, this city is fucked...and so are we. Three years to go and I'm out of this shithole. I feel bad for you coppers who have a long time to go.
It's so infuriating that there are two sets of rules when it comes to race and alleged racism. The media was all aghast with reports of alleged election day communications between the camps of Jane Byrne and Richie Daley in the early 1980's. Those two and Harold Washington were all running for mayor. Exit polls showed Washington was headed for a win by late afternoon and it was alleged that Byrne and Daley people saw the results and struck a deal. Daley's foot soldiers were told to tell people at polling places to vote for Byrne to avoid having Washington elected. The two powerful white politicians conspired to fuck over a black guy. The facts were that Washington won, Byrne and Daley denied such a deal, and Byrne and Daley hated each other so much they would have rather seen Washington win then the other. That was a racist plot per the media. A plot that was not a success, was denied, and made no logical sense. Since this mayoral race started, black reverends and leaders have admitted to wanting to find a "consensus black candidate". They are openly admitting that race is the number one factor in backing a candidate. That's so racist! No media outrage. No tearful public apologies. No sensitivity classes required. Can you imagine if Tom Dart had dropped out after a meeting with the only other white candidate in the field and then told the media how it was "best for us".
7:21 am AMEN! Its never about the issues or who is the best candidate its all about BLACK in the African community. We want a black mayor,police superintendent,fire commissioner, etc....its like a insult to the black community by saying whatever black candidate is running you will vote for him or her not based on their qualifications or agendas, but the color of their skin. African community this needs to STOP! If a African American represent ALL AMERICANS as their President then a Hispanic or White can be the Mayor of Chicago and represent all Chicagoans and that goes for Cook County President also, STOP PLAYING THE RACE GAMES ALREADY ITS 2011 already!!!!!!! I thought MB was a good candidate for mayor not for her skin color, but she wasnt part of the daley machine. But what deals did she make with those three shady politicians( meeks,davis, and jackson) for them to drop out of the race?
The next Mayor Is CMB remember we wanted Daley out and we got what we wanted.....No Crying now boys
Wat a bunch of racist power-happy Democommiecrats. If 2 white politicians did this, the communist news-media would be all over them
At least Carol is nicer to look at.
Can't any black candidate stand on thier own withour every other black candidate bowing out. I will not vote for a candidate just for that reason.
I liked CMB up until I saw her on tv with the pretend "revrun" James Meeks. Also if the President of the United States wants nothing to do with Jesse "Jackass" Jackson then why would CMB? Have we forgotten Jesse Jackson and his blooper caught on tape... something about cutting off a certain persons balls. Nice job Jesse...funny how quiet his son Jessie Jr got after trying to buy Blagos senate seat. Hmmmmmm....
Back to the nursing home old dude.
Have a malt liquor on me!
I am so SICK of this racist bullshit. A 'consensus black candidate' should be insulting to members of the black community...........
Your Damm riiight it is insulting, I mean where would black voters get the idea Not to vote (when they were finally allowed to vote)for someone only because they ARE NOT the same color as them. Huh dipshit.
Wise up MOFO, black voters vote for who ever they want to just like any other ethnic group. CMB is black but she doesnt garner all the black vote simply because of that and she damm sure hasnt earned/won my vote because of her fucked up tenure in the senate and her feeble and weak attempt to be nominated for potus. Thats the talk in the black community but your media wont cover that shit.
It looks like I'll be voting for chico. Chicago is lost!
I think the back bone of this Department PATROL should start fighting back against the COMMANDER'S bullshit. You guys have the numbers start voicing your opinion to the Sgts, so they inturn go to the Lt. and so on and so on. Let people know how the game is played. New Year, don't let the same players call they same BS to you. Fight them back with thier own orders.
CMB has stated that she wants to represent all Chicagoans. Danny Davis, not CMB made the remarks about Clinton.
Her chances just improved exponentially with Davis dropping out.
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Not true. According to WBEZ 91.5 and I quote "Another candidate for Chicago mayor is telling a former president to stay out of the campaign.
Former Illinois U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun is the latest candidate with harsh words for former President Bill Clinton. Mr. Clinton is expected to campaign for Rahm Emanuel, much to the chagrin of Moseley Braun."
I don't make this shit up. I know many would like to pretend she isn't all about her own, but she is.
Anonymous said...
I am so SICK of this racist bullshit. A 'consensus black candidate' should be insulting to members of the black community. It says that all black voters are capapble of recognizing is skin color - not the issues. And members of the black community, you should be ashamed and outraged. All that 'civil rights' talk and work over the past 50 years means nothin, apparently, since so many of you are happy simply to vote for the black face on the ballot. That's not progress, people - that's ignorance. And the media - you media types who read this site - shame on you all for your complete cowardice in not taking these people to task for this behavior.
1/01/2011 07:21:00 AM
Who are you? Strike that. It is not important. It is of no difference. By your comments, it is clear you ain't from here, because, even though you are outraged, your scenario is just the way things go around here and will continue to go around here! It's the Chicago way.
Some more idiocy that is being programmed by the man behind the curtain, in this case the political dummies (Sharpton, Jackson), thinking they are going to position themselves into power behind the "best" black candidate.
Davis put his dick in his mouth when he demanded Clinton stay out of Chicago and don't rally for Rahm. (old black men can be the worst racists, they are parallel to all those Archie Bunkers out there)
CMB has too many skeletons that already flew out of her closet and now more will be exposed by the ever-conniving RE. Brace yourself Chicago for some more hilarious (yet pathetic) politics. Too bad the dummycrats can't come up with at least ONE DECENT nominee.
The three reamining candidates have stated they will replace Weiss. Enough said.
What's "agita"? you mean angina?
...meanwhile at some lunch or dinner table Rhalm is stabbing the table with a knife..."dead, dead, dead" as he reads off the names of the mayoral drop outs right?
I'm thinking that Rahmbo will get many votes because people believe that the man has connections (clout) in Washington and therefore can get special favors and treatment.
I'm also hoping however that many will realize that this clout is why we have the economic conditions and demoralized police force that we have today.
It's time to get the clout out of office.
Everyone likes the clout when you can be on the beneficial side of it, receiving the unfair favors and benefits. You'll hear an awful lot of "we're on you side" b.s. during the campaign..and what usually happens after? Yeah think about it..get these career politicians and the family royalty out of office.
Give some new people a chance.
Look at the GREAT picture here. I've already saved it -- the title comes very naturally as "The Fix Goes In."
http://www.chicagobreakingnews
.com/2011/01/moseley-braun
-says-shes-most-qualified
-for-mayors-job.html
carol was given the choice of leaving the senate quietly or going to prison
dont forget about her bro a a2 sgt used to be chief of cha security on leve of absence from cpd when she was senator he is a hack
What would happen if the "white" candidates all said publicly, "we need to unite the "white" vote and rally around only one "white" candidate to get he or she elected? First, it would never happen because they would be called racist. Second, every news station across the country would run the story all day and have every store front Rev. on TV calling them racist. It's funny and sad to see the black candidates led by the fake Rev. jesse jackass so driven by race. The racist double standard will always exist.
Have too much eggnog last night SCC? Who on earth would nostalgically remember her Senate run other than the political parasites who were feeding at her trough?
Um, maybe the lakefront guilt-ridden liberals who voted her in last time? Duh?
he does it all the time what did he get this time
i will vote 3 times for RAHMBO
rahmbo you have the 19th ward
Chico
Anonymous 1/01/2011 09:35:00 AM wrote: "Makes one wonder how bad incumbent US Senator Alan "Al the Pal" Dixon was to be defeated by her."
Dixon wasn't really beaten by her.
Millionaire lawyer Al Hofeld was also in that race. Hofeld spent an immense amount on attack ads hitting Dixon and ignored Moseley-Braun. He dragged Dixon down to 35% and pulled 27% himself.
Meanwhile, Moseley-Braun corralled the black vote, the feminist vote, and the reform-liberal vote (being a Hyde Park googoo); she got 38%.
Just A Civilian (who fears CMB could wreck Chicago as badly as Detroit in one term)
carol was given the choice of leaving the senate quietly or going to prison
dont forget about her bro a a2 sgt used to be chief of cha security on leve of absence from cpd when she was senator he is a hack
1/01/2011 03:47:00 PM
You're still a lying piece of shit, and a coward
There are no deals. Just the right person for the job. Carol you have my 100% support
Speak for yourself 19th ward moron. I'd vote for Idi Amin before I'd vote for Rahm. I'm voting for Carol twice, helping her hide her mothers money so they'll NEVER find it and giving her advice on good boyfriends.
rahmbo you have the 19th ward
1/01/2011 04:41:00 PM
Wrong, I live here and I am voting her so you do not have the 19th ward.
Anonymous said...
What's "agita"? you mean angina?
1/01/2011 02:34:00 PM
Agita: Heartburn, acid indigestion, an upset stomach or, by extension, a general feeling of upset. The word is Italian-American slang ...
I guess you're not Italian.
Anonymous said...
I'm thinking that Rahmbo will get many votes because people believe that the man has connections (clout) in Washington and therefore can get special favors and treatment.
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This will be true for two more years until the Republicans get back in. Don't think they won't forget Rahm and being stepped on.
Sounds like a few PO upset about CMB being the next Mayor........Maybe you could see if TD will do a write in campaign.
"Go Carol!
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...Oprah's followers will chant at the huge rally in Grant Park.
The word "mindless" comes to, uh, mind.
Chicao = DALEY dont be stupid twice
I'm also hoping however that many will realize that this clout is why we have the economic conditions and demoralized police force that we have today.
Carol is the answer??? Please you think there is clout now just wait till Ernie runs the department. Watch all the city workers pay up even more.
Carol Moseley Braun will fix things right up when she is elected mayor. SHE WILL DRIVE THIS CITY TO DETRIOT FASTER THAN ANY OF THE REMAINING CANDIDATES
It's over Carol will win....hands down=City is done. Period. Just burn your house now
chico is a waste of your vote. Only the former Daley folks want him. He has zero base and is a high priced lawyer not a hispanic activist. Just ask balcer and john daley.
At least Carol is nicer to look at.
Than what? The city in ruins or your house with high taxes that you will Never be able to sell
Anonymous said...
What's "agita"? you mean angina?
1/01/2011 02:34:00 PM
Agita: Heartburn, acid indigestion, an upset stomach or, by extension, a general feeling of upset. The word is Italian-American slang derived from the Italian "agitare" meaning "to agitate."
It is looking like Rahm is better than Carol Moseley Braun. Is this their strategy? Give us a slate of good for shit bums and allow us to pick the least worst?
Heaven help us. Why can't we get one good candidate with a chance at winning?
Braun would be a huge disaster.
I am so sick of this shit and it looks like I will get sicker real soon.
Anonymous said...
rahmbo you have the 19th ward
1/01/2011 04:41:00 PM
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I doubt it
"Too bad the dummycrats can't come up with at least ONE DECENT nominee.
1/01/2011 01:59:00 PM"
too bad the republicans couldn't come up with any candidate at all.
"STOP PLAYING THE RACE GAMES ALREADY ITS 2011 already!!!!!!!
1/01/2011 11:28:00 AM"
why should they, they're winning.
"Go Carol!
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1/01/2011 10:33:00 AM"
you left out the word 'away' at the end of your repeated sentences.
1/01/2011 10:41:00 PM
We would if all the racist reverends in this Shitty wouldn't shut down a Republican Campaign. They would get every Englewoodian to vote because of the massive housing cuts, "social service" cuts, illegal immigrant cuts, and end of Affirmative Action hiring that would occur in this City. There would also be a single finger wagged at everyone of these False Men of God.
"Go Carol!
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1/01/2011 10:33:00 AM"
You left out the word 'away' at the end of your repeated sentences.
--1/01/2011 10:47:00 PM
Day-o!
Day-e-away-e-awaaay-o!
Detroit come an' me wanna go home!
Joe M is no hack. That is just straight up bullshit.
Not CMB, not GC, not RM then who do the cry baby's want??
Anonymous said...
You mentioned Carol comes from a police family.
Do tell...
1/01/2011 02:41:00 AM
Moseley is the family name.
The Tribune has a story headlined "African-American leaders unite around Carol Moseley Braun for mayor
'Ain't no stopping us now,' says former rival, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis"
The blog function for that story is disabled. Must have had a pile of comments the PC police just didn't like.
When people start talking about the truth of the racism inherent in the farce of the "black consensus candidate" well, the Tribune must get all nervous. So, no comments.
Come to SCC for the truth.
Anybody but the Carol Moseley Braun!
This is the "black consensus candidate?" Makes one wonder how bad incumbent US Senator Alan "Al the Pal" Dixon was to be defeated by her.
Al had three things against him: "Al the Pal", his vote/support of Clarence Thomas and the year of the woman.
Carol implied Al doesn't understand sexual harassment (i.e. Clarence Thomas sexually harassing Anita Hill).
Carol forget that important lesson, when her then boyfriend Kgosi Matthews sexually harassed women in her office.
They're more scared of Chico then a black candidate right now. They had Davis drop out and Carol's next job will be to try to scare white people into voting for Rahm.
This was just an adjustment called for by internal polling in a run-off situation.
They're more scared of Chico then a black candidate right now. They had Davis drop out and Carol's next job will be to try to scare PLEASE YOUR NUTS! And Daley will jump back in at the last moment too you forgot that item or is that your next assism.
Oh my...The Deals Have Been Made Think about it Burke wants carol thinks he can control her. Just wait to crime goes through the roof. You think it's bad now Ha just imagine.
The next Mayor Is CMB remember we wanted Daley out and we got what we wanted.....No Crying now boys
-GOD HELP US time to move if you can
Anyone remember when Carol Mostly-Gone was our Senator? Disappeared right after the election and resurfaced as the guest of a dictator in Africa. Embarrassed the liberal gals on the gold coast and in the wealthy north-shore communities that helped get her elected. She talks a good line, but is really pretty dumb when you get right down to it. Proof? Clinton made her an ambassador to get her the hell out of the country so she wouldn't say anything else stupid. And, how much money did she give that boy friend of hers, forgot his name. Ksogie? She will run this city into the ground, what's left of it.
I think the black camp is still banking on Rahm losing in the appellate court on his residency issue. Just a month ago CMB had the lowest percentage of voters among the big names at only 6%. She may get the majority of the black vote, but she will not get the liberal lakefront vote, nor the non-black city worker vote, nor the hispanic vote, nor the middle class white vote. If Rahm does not get the 50.1% needed during the primary, which he probably won't, the three way runoff will be between Rahm, Chico and CMB. The non-black vote will back the horse that they think will win in order to not get CMB in the runoff. My early prediction: Rahm 38%, CMB 30%, Chico 23% in the primary, the rest going to DelValle and the other also rans. The runoff: Rahm 58%, CMB 32% Chico 10%. Just a prediction, not a guarantee, anything can happen.
7:19 is right.
They want to avoid a run-off with Chico.
Davis dropping out is just as shocking as Alderman Pat Levar endorsing a 35 year old Hispanic woman/union official for the United Foods Worker's for Alderman of the 45th Ward.
If women turn out heavily, no telling what may happen. Carol and Marina....works for me.
I never figured that the elected officials from the 45th Ward were so progressive.
watch for the boys to dirty up Carol.
Compliments of Rahm.
To the person trying to bring down Joe M or call him a hack. I would ask you say it to his face. He has been proven on this job long enough. So please keep your baseless comments out of here. On the other hand as I said DON'T BE A COWARD and say it to his face.
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The runoff: Rahm 58%, CMB 32% Chico 10%. Just a prediction, not a guarantee, anything can happen.
1/02/2011 12:19:00 PM
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The top two get into the runoff, not the top three. Rahm will make the runoff, provided he doesn't get knocked off the ballot. The question is will Chico or Mosely Braun end up in second place?
If Rahm gets knocked off the ballot, CMB and Chico would likely be in the runoff together.
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watch for the boys to dirty up Carol.
Compliments of Rahm.
1/02/2011 08:51:00 PM
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CMB had no qualms about slapping Steinberg upside the head. I doubt that this independent African American woman is afraid of the Rahmsicle. She didn't ask for permission when she took on Al Dixon, and she's not a token "lady" type the local democratic bosses seem to favor.
Even if she doesn't win....it's going to be a lot of fun.
No way is Rahm better than CMB. Anyone who thinks Rahm likes the police doesn't know Rahm. Vote for anyone but Rahm. If you thought Daley screwed the police over, you haven't seen anything yet.
The runoff: Rahm 58%, CMB 32% Chico 10%. Just a prediction, not a guarantee, anything can happen.
Hey Mr know at all the run-off is for only two candidates and not three.. do your math or go back o school
predictions for run-off
Rham and Chico guarratteed
Carol implied Al doesn't understand sexual harassment (i.e. Clarence Thomas sexually harassing Anita Hill).
Carol forget that important lesson, when her then boyfriend Kgosi Matthews sexually harassed women in her office.
1/02/2011 06:43:00 AM
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Who's coming to town to campaign for Rahm? Bill Clinton who never had to face the wrath of women voters after his multiple bimbo eruptions in the White House. All the dirt oozed out after his re-election in 96. Ask Al Gore what he thought of the bimbo episodes with Clinton......it cost him the presidency in 2000.
For someone who forgot Carols boyfriends name you did a good job of spelling it. But then it is a very common name. Is this the best job Rahm would give you? You must suck.
Rahmbo wishes JM was a hack. Keep dreaming pal.
No way is Rahm better than CMB. If you thought Daley screwed the police over, you haven't seen anything yet...Daley's giy is Chico-just ask Balcer 11th aldercreature.
As a Combat Marine 0311(And COP)I will vote for Rahm. He passed the Post 911 GI bill that helps resv and even army nat guard to go to college. Just think what he will do for the CPD.-Semper Fi
CMB - http://www.slate.com/id/2078924/
Read it
Davis was progressive and is out. The only progressive person left is Del Valle. Del Valle has my vote!
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