for The Hill
 

What to do about an upsurge in violent crime has become a burning issue in America’s deep blue urban centers. That’s why Democrats are riveted on the April 4 runoff election that will pick Chicago’s next mayor.
 
It’s a duel between two Democrats with strikingly different outlooks on law and order. The outcome will go far to determine whether their party will rebuild its credibility on public safety or continue to let Republicans enjoy an unearned advantage on a potent issue.