Ethan O’Brádaigh

[Brendan Reilly @AldReilly]

Sen. Dick Durbin endorses Paul Vallas for Chicago Mayor:

“Make no mistake, Jesse White and I would not be here today if we did not believe, in his heart, Paul Vallas is a lifelong Democrat committed to democratic values,” Durbin said. https://t.co/Kat0LQXm9t

[A.J. Manaseer @AJManaseer]

Darren Bailey is a total idiot. Trying to grasp one last bit of attention and in so doing giving Vallas’s opponent a means by which to attack him.

I hope to never hear his name again.

[Stuart Loren @StuLoren]

Thread on economic and fiscal reality for Chicago. These goals are laudable. I share them. I bet most residents do. But it’s wrong to claim “the resources exist” and that a better Chicago is a matter of “political courage.” Sadly, Johnson’s plans would mean political calamity.

[Peter Moskos @PeterMoskos]

I honestly wonder if the "it was worse in 1990" crime-denialist crowd and the "car stops are racist" equity crew understands the reality of a rolling gun battle between people in two cars that leaves multiple people dead?

[Paul Vallas @PaulVallas]

It wouldn’t be a Chicago St Patricks Day without Plumbers Local 130 starting the parade. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

[Alderman Hopkins @AldermanHopkins]

Paul Vallas has a lifetime of experience and is prepared to lead this city as a moderate Democrat. He spoke tonight in detail about his plans to address budget deficits, rising crime, and underperforming schools. His solutions are realistic, attainable, and will work.

[Ethan O’Brádaigh @ethanbrady14]

MLL won every ward in the city of chicago and with a supermajority margin in 2019…I guess in 4 years 83% of the city just decided to become…bigoted???

It’s helpful to understand the nuance of local politics before weighing in on it as if you’re an expert.

[Brendan Reilly @AldReilly]

The Socialists trolled the most popular Democrat in Illinois for endorsing Paul Vallas yesterday. Can’t wait to hear what they have to say about these Democrats…

[P.O. Potatoes @PO_Potatoes]

I'm sure many of you have seen this photo, using it as a avatar or picture on posts on social media. But I'm sure many of you don't know but that was my actual star.

The one I had pinned on my chest when I graduated, the one I wore for years, and the one I turned in last year.

[Stuart Loren @StuLoren]

If you were unhappy with Lightfoot as Chicago’s mayor, make sure you vote in the runoff. While Lightfoot was ineffective, she wasn’t radical. Brandon Johnson, however, is. His vision for the city risks destroying it. We need to take a stand for reason.
https://t.co/yRS2Dec2w6

[Robert Loerzel @robertloerzel]

A Ja’Mal Green campaign bus is stuck in a circular drive at Truman College.

[Donald N. Muhammad CPO-EPP @Agent1Security]

He was a father, husband, and loved his job. Serving the citizens of #Chicago and backed up his fellow @Chicago_Police Officers. Let’s us never forget, Commander #PaulBauer.

[Alderman Hopkins @AldermanHopkins]

to Chicago residents, the issue of police staffing shortages means they might not come when you call 911. To CPD leadership, it’s the dilemma of moving officers to one neighborhood at the expense of another. To Lori Lightfoot, it’s a campaign stunt.

Fire this mayor, Chicago.

[Chicago Bars @chicagobars]

I don’t see how anyone with tweets like that wins in 50th Ward now? I am pretty sure the only eruv in Chicago for highly observant Jews remains in the 50th Ward?

[John Byrne @_johnbyrne]

Progressive challenger in far North Side ward race expresses regret over profane anti-Israel tweet and ones where he referred to a white person as "cracker" and "honky". @hanksanders_ and I with the details. https://t.co/DqcKodRHFs

[Ethan O’Brádaigh @ethanbrady14]

@AldReilly Thinking about that Good Boy Max right now 😞🙏🏻

[Ald. Raymond Lopez @RaymondALopez]

Color me shocked.

[Gregory Royal Pratt @royalpratt]

Unidentified congressman in federal ComEd conspiracy documents is mayoral candidate U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia. Although he isn’t accused of wrongdoing, it’s more connections to Michael Madigan and controversy. Story @RayLong @jmetr22b
https://t.co/M4wpZxjNhy

[Alderman Hopkins @AldermanHopkins]

“There was zero, zero, zero coordination..between the campaign and CPS on this,” Lightfoot said.
Then how could she offer class credit in exchange for campaign work, as the email claimed? It appears she made a false promise to CPS students. https://t.co/fV6h5Xjwcs

[The Chicago Spectator @ChiSpectator]

A 14 year old male was arrested at Courtenay Language Arts Center last week. The 14 yr old told other students he was going to shoot teachers. Police eventually recovered a 30 rd magazine from his sweatshirt and 9mm ghost gun from his bookbag with a magazine and a round…