Hi, it’s Mayor Lightfoot.
I’ve been in Chicago politics for a long time, and I know it’s a full-contact sport. I’m used to getting attacked, even viciously, by folks across the political spectrum.
But Darren Bailey’s racist attack that darkened my face in a new ad is WAY over the line. Just look at this:
John, I’m proud to be Black. And I’m used to vicious attacks. But I’m sad for the people of Chicago who believed that the days of racist dog whistle politics were behind us.
I will fight back against this racist ad on behalf of the people of Chicago with every fiber of my being. But I need your help to do it.
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From: Team Lightfoot
Subject: Right-wing PAC ‘darkens’ face in racist ad
Sent on September 7, 2022, at 3:05 p.m.
A new ad from an organization opposing Governor J.B. Pritzker’s reelection features a racist image and uses a likeness of Mayor Lightfoot in which her skin appears darker than it is.
It’s the ultimate dog whistle in support of GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey.
The ad warns that “CHICAGO VIOLENCE IS COMING TO THE SUBURBS” and shows a montage of video surveillance and TV news footage of various crimes in our city.
This ad is racist, plain and simple. Mayor Lightfoot doesn’t hide the fact that she’s Black -- she’s proud of it. So why do they feel the need to alter what she looks like to scare voters?
Here's the bottom line: These ads have worked in the past. They scare communities into the worst type of antiquated and bigoted thinking that we’ve worked so hard to defeat.
We can't let this strategy work again, not in Chicago.
A leader’s job is to address the root causes of violence and find solutions that bring us together, not spread divisive and hateful rhetoric.
Darren Bailey has made it clear where his priorities lie. So let’s make it clear what our priorities are.
Thanks for your support,
Team Lightfoot
P.S. We're reluctant to share the ad because it's so bigoted and hateful, but we think you deserve to see the image of what they did to Mayor Lightfoot's face:
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Following her historic election in 2019, Mayor Lightfoot has undertaken an ambitious agenda of expanding opportunity and inclusive economic growth across Chicago’s neighborhoods and communities. She has led the city through the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic with tough, fair leadership – all while keeping campaign promises. You can learn more about her work at LightfootForChicago.com.
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