BPR: Identity politics have taken center stage in the final days of the Chicago Mayoral race and for incumbent Lori Lightfoot that meant playing the race card.
With current polling showing Lightfoot trailing Democratic rival Paul Vallas in a congested field, likely to force a runoff following the February 28 election, the first-term mayor stoked racial tension at a Saturday rally. Calling out Vallas and Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL), the only white and Hispanic candidates in the running respectively, Lightfoot urged the predominantly black populous of Chicago’s South Side to consider her as the only black candidate as voting otherwise could propel a non-black candidate to victory.
“Any vote coming from the South Side for somebody not named Lightfoot is a vote for Chuy Garcia or Paul Vallas,” she railed. “If you want them controlling your fate and your destiny, then stay home. Then don’t vote. But we’ve got to do better.”
Former Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL) who joined her at the rally encouraged voters to help the mayor “keep the seat.”
García was quick to decry Lightfoot for her perceived racism and shared video of her comment with the caption, “This is disqualifying rhetoric for anyone hoping to lead a Chicago that is a multiracial and multiethnic city. We need unity not division.” More
You’re the black one, all right. The black ___________.
(there’s not enough room to list all the possibilities)
Running on the color of your skin….Isn’t that racist? Asking for a friend.
Seems as though LyingTongue Foot thinks her blakness is the only thing she’s got going for her. pity.
The definition of insanity.
Electing the same LibIdiot DildoCrat, and expecting different results.
Not only is I Black, but I’m Gay and married to a White Woman…who used to be a guy! I’m your perfect Democrat candidate!
Chicago deserves her.
mortem tyrannis
izlamo delenda est …
googly-eyed Admiral Ackbar states – if you don’t vote BLACK – it’s a TRAP!!!
Geeze, Chi guys!
You don’t even NEED my help!
*giggle!*
In defense of Chicago voters, they do have this population control thing going for them.
Go ahead, Chicago. You re-elect this incompetent moron, you’ll soon be wishing that you lived in Mogadishu. Different climate, same lawlessness. Enjoy!!!!