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The Chicago elections commissioners ruled, in my opinion, the rational way, when they declared Rahm Emanuel a resident of Chicago and thus good to go on the ballot for the Feb. 22 nonpartisan primary for mayor.

The next day, Friday, both Chicago papers offered not only reporting but also editorials praising the decision. “Rahm wins Round 1” declared the Tribune. “Election board gets it right on Emanuel,” declared the Sun-Times.

But it was The New York Times national edition that gave Rahm the most lavish coverage that day â€" and the Times is likely in the Chicago homes of many of Emanuel’s upscale supporters and financial backers. On the front page, just below the fold, ran a three-column-wide photo of a hatless, smiling Rahm shaking hands with a pretty commuter, her blond hair visible under her pink hat. “Cleared for Takeoff in Chicago,” read the caption headline.

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