Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Axelrod Wants Voter Payback for Guns Stance
David Axelrod took to Twitter Wednesday to warn that votes against gun-control legislation could politically hurt Republicans in the long run. Read »
David Axelrod Book Planned For 2014
The day after Axelrod officially opened the doors of the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics this week, Penguin Press announced he has a book deal. Read »
Opinion: Axelrod Lures Washed-Up Pols to U of C
Gary Hart, Haley Barbour and Jon Favreau lead the formerly big names in the Institute of Politics' inaugural semester. Read »
Chicago Mag Names City's Most Powerful People
Chicago’s got the power.
Or at least it has some powerful people according to Chicago’s Power 100 by Chicagomag.com.
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Axelrod To Hold Panel On Conn. Shootings
Let's hope they also mention that Chicago had more than twice as many child murders as Newtown, Conn., in 2012 Read »
David Axelrod Slashes the Stache
The stache is off! David Axelrod on Friday made good on a promise to shave the mustache he's kept for almost 40 years for a good cause. Read »
Axelrod to Shave the Stache
During the campaign, Axelrod wagered his facial hair with Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough, saying he'd shave the thing off if Team Obama lost either Minnesota, Pennsylvania or Michigan in their contest against... Read »
Why Obama Called Clinton on Election Night
Obama 2012 Chief Campaign Strategist David Axelrod gives glimpse into how President Obama spent Election Night. Read »
Axelrod Goes Out on Top
The campaign guru who played architect to two wildly different presidential campaigns for Barack Obama is heading off in to the sunset to begin the next chapter. Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
Jesse Jackson Jr.
After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J is making a comeback!
Rod Blagojevich
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
Joe Walsh
Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.
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Mayor on Political Consequences
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Rahm Pledges With Tornado Recovery If Needed
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Mayor Not Worried About Political Fallout from School Closures
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Quinn 'Open Minded' About Medical Marijuana Bill
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Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Join Quinn in Quest for Gun Control
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Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill
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Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy
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Demonstrators Arrested in Final School Closure Fight
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CTU's Lewis on Re-Election
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Preckwinkle Takes Issue With School Closures
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McCormick Place Wouldn't Automatically Get Chicago Casino: Rahm
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Mayor Seeks to Protect Chicago Interests in State Gun Law
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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
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Supporters Laud Plans For Navy Pier, McComick Place Upgrades
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Rahm: People Feel Safe On Michigan Ave.
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Rahm To New Cops: "You Do Not Bear Burden Alone Of Reducing Crime"
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Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
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CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
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Rahm Touts "Night Out in the Parks" Initiative
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Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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