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Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Friday, May 21, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

"I like to study ... We've met with stakeholders ... We'll have an answer on that pretty soon."

That's Gov. Quinn on McPier. Read »

Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 2:33 PM
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By WARD ROOM STAFF
      

'Maybe One of Them Will Have an Incident and They'll Change Their Mind Overnight'

Daley talks about the expected Supreme Court decision on Chicago's handgun ban. Read »

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 4:15 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

"I think Scott should have stayed where he won"

The Rev. Sen. James Meeks, on Scott Lee Cohen's candidacy. Read »

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 5:33 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

"Brady requested the meeting. It's not like he's going to vote for him."

Mayor Daley's press secretary on the Mayor's first-ever meeting with State Sen. Bill Brady. Read »

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 2:10 PM
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By Ward Room Staff

"Too bad Scott Lee Cohen's not here, I think we just found his running mate"

Ald. Ed Burke responding to a nonsensical rant in City Council. Read »

Monday, May 3, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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By Ward Room Staff
      

"He has to run against Pat Quinn"

Gov. Pat Quinn ain't skerred by Scott Lee Cohen. Read »

Friday, Apr 30, 2010 at 9:45 AM
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By Ward Room Staff

"No One Here Is Trying to 'Muscle' Him From the Race."

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David Axelrod on Alexi Giannoulias candidacy. Read »

Thursday, Apr 29, 2010 at 12:30 PM
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By Ward Room Staff

"I call them trophy seats"

Sen. John Cornyn on how winning three specific Senate seats (including Obama's former keister couch) would signal a GOP resurgence. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 27, 2010 at 9:44 AM
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By Ward Room Staff

"You have a web site up don't you? Oh, it's not up yet?"

AP

Don Wade asking Scott Lee Cohen about his highly organized gubernatorial bid. Read »

Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 at 3:37 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

"We've raised more in the first quarter than the party did all last year"

How excited is Bill Brady for the Illinois GOP dinner tonight? THAT excited. Read »

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Who We're Covering
Barack Obama

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.

Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel

Foul mouthed, iron-fisted and arrogant. Say hello to Mayor Emanuel.

Jesse Jackson Jr.

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

Rod Blagojevich

Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.

Joe Walsh

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.

Pat Quinn

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

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Authors
Phil Rogers Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
Mary Ann Ahern WMAQ's Political Reporter since 2006, not afraid of a challenge. Read full bio .
Edward McClelland Author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Salon and Slate. Reach him on Twitter using @tedmcclelland.
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