Dear John:
No one with a record like that of former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel should have any place on Biden’s team. But, media reports indicate that the president-elect is considering him for a government position. That’s unacceptable.
As mayor, Emanuel stood with Chicago police after they shot a Black child, Laquan McDonald, 16 times in the back. He closed 50 schools in his city, undermining the well-being of students and communities. He opposed comprehensive immigration reform in the Obama administration. He was a key player in the Clinton-era attack on public benefits for people in poverty.
Rahm Emanuel’s record should disqualify him for a position in Biden’s administration. Can you sign our petition to tell Biden to keep Emanuel out of his government?
Laquan’s great uncle, the Rev. Martin Hunter, said the fact that Emanuel was under consideration is a “slap in the face” to the Black Americans that played a key role in Biden’s victory.
Rev. Hunter said that "if [Emanuel] could do what he's done to Chicago, imagine what would happen to America if he had any kind of authority?"
We agree.
With a new administration, we have an opportunity to turn the page on ugly neoliberal worldview that puts profits before people. Tell President-elect Biden: Rahm Emanuel should not play any role in the next administration.
In solidarity,
Sondra Youdelman
People’s Action
