WASHINGTON (AP) — White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel met privately with Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Wednesday night to discuss the Chicago mayor's race.
A source close to Jackson says the congressman and Emanuel discussed a variety of issues Chicago is facing. They also discussed the need for any mayoral candidates to conduct campaigns that will allow them to unify behind the nominee after the primary.
The source was not authorized to speak openly about the meeting and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Longtime Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has said he would not seek a sixth term.
The meeting is the latest sign that both Jackson and Emanuel are seriously entering the race. Both have previously expressed interest in becoming Chicago's mayor.
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(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
A source close to Jackson says the congressman and Emanuel discussed a variety of issues Chicago is facing. They also discussed the need for any mayoral candidates to conduct campaigns that will allow them to unify behind the nominee after the primary.
The source was not authorized to speak openly about the meeting and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Longtime Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has said he would not seek a sixth term.
The meeting is the latest sign that both Jackson and Emanuel are seriously entering the race. Both have previously expressed interest in becoming Chicago's mayor.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.
(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
