Mayor Johnson vs. Donald Trump? In CPS School Board races, big money defines messaging, voters’ choices. – WBEZ (Chicago)

November 4, 2024

"At a highly divisive time in local and national politics, the messaging in these nonpartisan school board races has turned expensive, aggressive and, according to some, misleading — a far cry from the local, grassroots campaigns most had wanted. ... More than $7 million has been raised so far."

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1 year ago

silly article, but is Trump polling higher than mayor 14% in city would be an interesting question?

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