Emanuel makes Chicago mayoral run official
CHICAGO - Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that he's preparing to run for mayor of Chicago, a position he has said he long desired.
Emanuel made the announcement in a video posted on his website, ChicagoforRahm.com. He had been careful not to launch his candidacy from Washington and headed to Chicago immediately after his resignation was announced by President Barack Obama on Friday.
In the video, Emanuel said he's embarking on a "Tell It Like It Is" listening tour of Chicago.
"As I prepare to run for mayor, I'm going to spend the next few weeks visiting our neighborhoods - at grocery stores, L stops, bowling alleys, and hot dog stands," he said.
The two-minute video shows a relaxed Emanuel sitting behind a desk wearing a white shirt that's open at the collar and a dark jacket.
In making the announcement in a YouTube video, Emanuel appears to be following in the online footsteps of Obama, who was successful in galvanizing support among younger voters with a strong Internet presence. - AP
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