Tough guy will out

Isn't he sweet?

Crain’s Chicago Business likes Rahm, arguing persuasively. For openers:

What Chicago needs most from its first new mayor in 22 years is a clean break with the past.

While all the top contenders to succeed Richard M. Daley are political insiders of one sort or another, Rahm Emanuel is the most independent. He’s a product of Democratic politics but not of the City Hall machine.

Etc., including his being a mean s.o.b. (not quoting Crain’s) who will have to deal with others of his ilk. The public employees’ unions, for instance.

Meanwhile, Gery Chico unfortunately continues to pile up endorsements from those very unions, which is not a good sign.

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