Politics

Could Rahm Lose to This Infamous Union Leader?

High Political Rahm-a

The firebrand union president, Karen Lewis, may run against Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Pass the popcorn!: These two absolutely detest each other.

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For the past week, political junkies throughout my home city of Chicago have been rubbing our hands in giddy anticipation. The mother of all political battles, it seems, is on.

Karen Lewis, the fiery president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), announced

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