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nycbos

(6,741 posts) Thu Jun 11, 2026, 01:06 PM 4 hrs ago

Seems like Chicago dodged a bullet with the World Cup

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Rahm Emanuel shares why Chicago said no to the FIFA World Cup & talks possible presidential run (Original Post) nycbos 4 hrs ago OP

Yeah, I'm in the PLEASE DON"T corner lol n/t Cheezoholic 2 hrs ago #3

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1. Dream on about a Presidential run. I'd go for Mark Kelly or JB Pritzker.

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 01:09 PM

4 hrs ago

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2. Nah, that's ok Rahm. Just support whatever corporate thirdway candidate you have chosen.

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 02:07 PM

3 hrs ago

I still remember his advice to Obama, "ignore the liberals." He did wonders for Chicago, NOT.

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3. Yeah, I'm in the PLEASE DON"T corner lol n/t

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 02:42 PM

2 hrs ago