In Tough Reelection, Lightfoot Losing City Council Allies
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is finding slim support among the City Council members.
Facing an intense battle to win a second term as Chicago mayor, Lori Lightfoot is shedding support from the members of the City Council she relied on to advance her agenda – spotlighting criticism that her abrasive approach has alienated not only those on the other side of the ideological spectrum but also her allies.
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In Tough Reelection, Lightfoot Losing City Council Allies
Clip: 2/6/2023 | 2m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Facing an intense battle to win a second term as Chicago mayor, Lori Lightfoot is shedding support from the members of the City Council she relied on to advance her agenda – spotlighting criticism that her abrasive approach has alienated not only those on the other side of the ideological spectrum but also her allies.
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