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October 2012

The Trib Endorses Obama—Tepidly Compared to 2008

10/29/12

The Trib Endorses Obama—Tepidly Compared to 2008

Four years later, the editorial board criticizes both presidential candidates, and, at one point, teeters on the brink of declaring, “Never mind, we guess we’ll go with Romney.”

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Rahm's 'Aggressive' Fundraising, Murdoch-Trib Rumors, Durbin Cabinet Questions

10/25/12

Rahm's 'Aggressive' Fundraising, Murdoch-Trib Rumors, Durbin Cabinet Questions

Carol Felsenthal rounds up Chicago-related items in this week's politics news

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Q&A with Carole Simpson, First Female and Minority Moderator of Presidential Debates

10/18/12

Q&A with Carole Simpson, First Female and Minority Moderator of Presidential Debates

On Tuesday night, CNN’s Candy Crowley became only the second woman to moderate a presidential debate. The first? Native South Sider Carole Simpson, who talks to Carol Felsenthal about Tuesday night town hall meeting.

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Could Jesse Jackson Jr. Be Indicted Before Election Day?

10/15/12

Could Jesse Jackson Jr. Be Indicted Before Election Day?

For the beleaguered 2nd District congressman, the weekend brought more bad news. Legal experts weigh in on whether Jackson could be indicted in the next few weeks.

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What's Next for Jean-Claude Brizard?

10/12/12

What's Next for Jean-Claude Brizard?

The outgoing CPS CEO once described the negative effect of “revolving door superintendencies” on school districts. The average, Brizard said, was 18 months. He lasted only 17. What's next for him?

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The 8th District Debate: Boos, Cheers, and Passion

10/11/12

The 8th District Debate: Boos, Cheers, and Passion

A look at Tuesday's 8th District congressional debate between Tammy Duckworth and Joe Walsh, through the eyes of panelist Dick Kay and moderator Paul Green

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If Obama Loses, Does Chicago Lose, Too?

10/10/12

If Obama Loses, Does Chicago Lose, Too?

What difference would it make to the city of Chicago if Obama is not in the White House come January 2013? Two experts weigh in.

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Carol FelsenthalFelsenthal Files is a blog by author Carol Felsenthal, a lifelong Chicagoan and self-proclaimed political junkie. Her focus here will be Chicago politics, which, in the age of Obama, extends to the national and international spheres. Felsenthal is a regular blogger for The Hill and The Huffington Post and has written several books, including Clinton in Exile: A President Out of the White House. Among her many stories for Chicago are memorable profiles of Michelle Obama and Rod Blagojevich.