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Rahm Emanuel confronts ‘awkward’ prospect of dealing with a home-state rival within the 2028 presidential race

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Rahm Emanuel confronts ‘awkward’ prospect of dealing with a home-state rival within the 2028 presidential race

CHICAGO — Rahm Emanuel admits the potential of taking on JB Pritzker in a 2028 presidential run is “going to be awkward.” Over decades in public life, Emanuel has had stints as White House chief of staff, congressman, cutthroat Democratic operative, overseas diplomat and more. But around here, it’s a little more simple. Emanuel was … Read more

Colombian presidential hopeful ‘preventing for his life’ after rally capturing, says spouse

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Colombian presidential hopeful ‘preventing for his life’ after rally capturing, says spouse

Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay — a possible candidate in the country’s presidential election next year — was shot and wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, authorities said. His conservative Democratic Centre party released a statement calling it “an unacceptable act of violence.” The attack took place in a park in the Fontibon neighbourhood … Read more