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Rahm Emanuel, Chicago's New Mayor and the Rise of Anti-Politicians

Rahm Emanuel swept Chicago off its feet. Scott Walker and Chris Christie have shaken up Wisconsin and New Jersey. Larger-than-life characters are fun to watch—but can they govern?

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