Court: Rahm Can't Run for Mayor
NBC Chicago reports:
Rahm Emanuel's residency fight just took a turn for the worse.
The Illinois Appellate Court ruled 2-1 to overturn a Chicago Board of Elections decision to allow Rahm Emanuel on the mayoral ballot.
Emanuel's Attorney Kevin Forde says "its a surprise."
The candidate's residency has been questioned since he announced his intention to leave the White House and pursue public office in Chicago.
Opponents say Emanuel gave up his residency when he moved his family to Washington D.C. to serve as the White House Chief of Staff. During his abscence he rented his home to Rod Halpin.
Emanuel endured a lengthy questioning by citizen objectors in December after which the Chicago Board of Elections said Emanuel belonged on the ballot. ...
