Mayor Daley’s Evolution Turned Foes Into Fans: Albert R. Hunt
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The coalition of Richard-M.-Daley-is-the-greatest-mayor-ever includes Rick Garcia, Marca Bristo and Abner Mikva. That may not seem like such a big deal as they’re all Chicagoans, where Daley has been mayor for 21 years.
Last week he announced he won’t seek re-election next year after serving longer than his legendary father, Richard J. Daley, who ran the most powerful political machine in the U.S. What’s interesting about the accolades heaped on the current 68-year-old Mayor Daley by these three is the history.