Daley Exits Illinois Governor Race Citing Change of Heart
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William M. Daley has witnessed the rigors of political campaigns since he was a boy, watching his father, two brothers and even presidents run -- up close. Three months into his first electoral bid, he decided he didn’t like the view from the candidate’s side of the lectern.
The former chief of staff to President Barack Obama and past JPMorgan Chase & Co. executive exited the Democratic primary race for Illinois governor, citing the challenges of being a first-time candidate.