Dirk Johnson

Dirk Johnson is former Chicago bureau chief for Newsweek and The New York Times.

articles/2011/02/21/wisconsin-showdown-gov-walkers-secret-weapon-the-fitzgerald-family/johnson-wisconsin_161640_ijv0bo

Wisconsin's Secret Weapon

As Gov. Walker escalates his budget showdown with unions, he's got help from the Fitzgerald family, which runs both houses of the legislature and, lately, the state troopers. Dirk Johnson reports.

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articles/2011/01/28/rahm-emanuel-wins-court-fight-but-hes-not-chicagos-mayor-yet/rahm-back-on-ballet_156022_yxflvh

Can Rahm Still Be Stopped?

The Illinois Supreme Court shot down the residency challenge that dogged him. But there are still a few hurdles in Rahm Emanuel’s path to becoming Chicago’s next mayor.

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articles/2011/01/24/rahm-emanuels-legal-residency-setback-who-wins-in-chicago-mayoral-mess/johnson-rahm_155272_foef8e

Rahm's Pain, Whose Gain?

Obama’s enforcer was tossed off the ballot in Chicago’s mayor race over a residency issue. Dirk Johnson on the real winners—including an alderman rooting for a weak mayor.

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articles/2011/01/04/rahm-emanuel-and-the-politics-of-race-in-chicagos-mayoral-campaign/johnson-rahms-opponent_150753_a2xy57

Rahm and Race in Chicago

Rep. Danny Davis’s exit from the mayor’s race leaves one black candidate in Rahm Emanuel’s way. Dirk Johnson on the black community’s worries and the ghosts of campaigns past.

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articles/2010/12/23/rahm-emanuels-residency-victory-closing-in-on-chicago-mayoralty/johnson-rahm-emanuel_148994_v85rn3

Rahm's Rose Garden Strategy

With city officials affirming his residency, Rahm Emanuel comes one step closer to becoming Chicago’s next mayor. Can he finish the campaign without showing his salty side?

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Dirk Johnson

Wisconsin's Secret Weapon

Can Rahm Still Be Stopped?

Rahm's Pain, Whose Gain?

Rahm and Race in Chicago

Rahm's Rose Garden Strategy

Can Obama Save His Seat?

Has Daley Lost His Clout?

Rahm's Toughest Hurdle

A Shocking Priest Abuse Tale