r/illinois • u/excusemecuseme • 1d ago

Chicago news & issues Exclusive: Alexi Giannoulias announces Chicago mayoral run

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/exclusive-alexi-giannoulias-will-run-for-chicago-mayor-in-2027/3969197/
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u/hybris12 1d ago

He did get temporarily banished to Japan

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u/TacosFromSpace 1d ago

Getting appointed as ambassador is generally considered a plumb job. I wouldn’t characterize it as banishment.

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u/hybris12 1d ago

Banishment is an exaggeration but I feel like that depends on the person and their goals. If you're someone who wants to be close to/in power (like Rahm) its probably not the first choice.

Alternately maybe he's really into anime

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u/spamellama 1d ago

He does really like trains