Emanuel told a news conference he would appeal the decision to the Illinois Supreme Court and would ask for an injunction so his name will appear on the mayoral ballot."We'll now go to the next level to get clarity," Emanuel said.
In a 2-1 ruling, the appellate panel said Emanuel does not meet the residency requirement of having lived in Chicago for a year prior to the election. The judges reversed a decision by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, which had unanimously agreed that Emanuel was eligible to run for mayor.
And to think he gave up a position as WH Chief of Staff for this. Such a disappointment. I'm sure Rahm is crying in his beer somewhere. If only we could find which bar he's in ....
CBS2 news account here.