Obama and Chicago Politics

Obama to the Rescue?

January 25, 2011
NBCChicago


President Barack Obama top political adviser Valerie Jarrett said Tuesday that the president thinks Rahm Emanuel belongs back on the ballot.

“I think that [Obama] believes that [Emanuel] is eligible, and that he believes that Rahm will pursue his appeal in the courts,” Jarrett, a senior adviser to Obama and fellow Chicagoan said on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

The former chief-of-staff was bounced from the Chicago mayoral ballot Monday in a surprise decision by the Illinois Appellate Court. Jarrett said she doesn't think they'll be able to keep Emanuel down for long.

“You know Rahm, he’s going to appeal vigorously,” Jarrett said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “And I’m sure that you’ll see that happen right away.”

Rahm Emanuel's Ballot Fight

In fact it happened almost immediately. Lawyers for Emanuel filed an emergency petition to the Illinois Supreme Court Monday evening. Now the Supreme Court will have to accept the case. Meanwhile, Rahm is moving ahead as if he were still a candidate. Monday night he greeted voters at Waveland Bowl. He's out campaigning today and is expected to participate in a WGN debate this week.

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When decisions do not go their way - liberals immediately run to the Courts.  When the Court decision does not go their way they appeal.  Within our rights of course.  They should not be denied the opportunity, but remember when we are told that the law is the law, abide by the law - Proposition 8 is bad says the Court, so we must accept it.  Proposition 187 is bad says the Court so we must accept it.  Proposition 12 is good says the Court so we must accept it. 

And when the Courts say NO as this one did, appeal it.  Forget what effect it has on public opinion of political figures - appeal it, push your case, even if ethically you are naked standing on the head of a pin.

Doesn't matter.  Full speed ahead, forget the consequences.















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