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Some cronies of Mayor Rahm are kicking in money to elect what they call "workhorse aldermen" as opposed to "showhorse aldermen". Ben riffs. And Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Chicago Teachers Union, returns. She's got a lot on her mind, including...the aforementioned cronies of Mayor Rahm; Brandon Johnson mayoral candicacy; why the union's not a "kingmaker"; and what's the matter with Mayor Lightfoot. Hint--it's not her personality. Also, a word or two about the senatorial campaign in Georgia. There is not return to normal.
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