Felsenthal Files - October 2012

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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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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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.

Posted at 11:47 AM in Felsenthal Files | Permalink | Comments (0)

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.

Posted at 04:31 PM in Felsenthal Files | Permalink | Comments (0)

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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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

Posted at 03:04 PM in Felsenthal Files | Permalink | Comments (0)

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.

Posted at 02:35 PM in Felsenthal Files | Permalink | Comments (2)

	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.” Posted at 02:00 PM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	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 Posted at 11:53 AM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (2)
	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. Posted at 11:47 AM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	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. Posted at 04:31 PM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	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? Posted at 03:48 PM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (4)
	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 Posted at 03:04 PM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	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. Posted at 02:35 PM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (2)