All Week Long
Allies and rivals alike describe a “masterful” politician and talk about how she’s held onto power for so many years.
By Tina Sfondeles and Kristen Schorsch | WBEZ Chicago
There was little time for Toni Preckwinkle to wallow after a bruising loss in the 2019 Chicago mayoral race.
The former school teacher, who had already risen from the Chicago City Council to head of the Cook County Democratic Party and president of the Cook County Board, got back to work.
From presidential tarmac visits to policy decisions during crises, Preckwinkle focused on the power and influence she already had in two of the Chicago area's most important political roles.
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“I always tell people in a democracy your first obligation is to vote. Necessary but not sufficient,” Preckwinkle said. “You got to work for and give money to the people that you believe in. Otherwise, we leave the political game to the billionaires.”
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