The IL Governors race led the race for tweets this week, with GOP candidate Bill Brady leading Democrat Pat Quinn. Although most people agree Twitter is a waste, political studies suggest a relationship between the number of tweets and success at the polls.
Democratic candidate for County Assessor Joe Berrios accused BGA exec dir Andy Shaw of laundering money and working for the campaign of Forrest Claypool
Last week it was revealed the current White House Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel (D-Old Ravenswood) commissioned a poll of voters and met with US Congressman (and potential rival for mayor) Jesse Jackson Jr.