Rahm Emanuel: ‘We Have Come a Long Way, and We Have a Little Bit Further To Go’

Political dynamics change as Emanuel, Garcia move into runoff campaign (Chicago Tribune)

In the sometimes quirky and symbolic math of politics, Mayor Rahm Emanuel lost the expectations game Tuesday, even though he captured more votes in a re-election bid than any of the four rivals hoping to unseat him. The mayor’s tally was not enough, however, to avoid a humbling April 7 runoff.

Emanuel still holds significant advantages -- particularly in fundraising and the messaging control that money can buy -- as he heads into phase two of the campaign, a one-on-one matchup with Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.