How do you think the Children’s Museum vote will shake out Wednesday in the City Council? Not well for foes of the museum plan, in our estimation—we smell a rout. And we’re going to lay out how exactly we think it will break down. What say you? Predict the final tally right and you’ll win … our sincere respect. Or something like that.
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MICK SAYS
BEN SAYS
1
Manny Flores
N
Handsome alderman doesn’t want to be pushed around.
2
Robert Fioretti
No way.
3
Pat Dowell
Y
Mick: She’s choosing her battles. Ben: Don’t be a wuss, Pat!
4
Toni Preckwinkle
Washington Park may be next.
5
Leslie Hairston
Goes with Arne Duncan and the rest of U. of C. lab school crowd [registration required].
6
Freddrenna Lyle
Rule of thumb: Don’t fight if it’s not worth fighting for.
7
Sandi Jackson
Fight the power! And the baggage handling fees too.
8
Michelle Harris
Installed as part of the Stroger deal, she has no choice. Ever.
9
Anthony Beale
And do you have room for an A. Philip Randolph museum?
10
John Pope
Sure–why not?
11
James Balcer
In honor of those who serve and those who vote for resolutions for those who served.
12
George Cardenas
What would Victor Reyes do?
13
Frank Olivo
Ben: Mike Madigan delivers his alderman for his former aide Reilly. Mick: Not gonna happen.
14
Ed Burke
Will figure out way to make money on this deal–with full disclosure, of course.
15
Toni Foulkes
Actually tries to keep progressive campaign promises.
16
JoAnn Thompson
Little interest in keeping progressive campaign promises.
17
Latasha Thomas
What would Father Pfleger do?
18
Lona Lane
Wait, she gets to vote too?
19
Virginia Rugai
We don’t want a children’s museum in Beverly.
20
Willie Cochran
If he’s sick, ward boss Leon Finney can fill in.
21
Howard Brookins Jr.
Remember the Wal-Mart!
22
Ricardo Munoz
No doubt about it.
23
Michael Zalewski
LOL
24
Sharon Denise Dixon
Learns fast.
25
Danny Solis
To some, “No” is a four-letter word.
26
Billy Ocasio
Why can’t you put the thing in my ward?
27
Walter Burnett Jr.
Always happy to help.
28
Ed Smith
Welcome back to the independent bloc.
29
Isaac Carothers
Heavy lifter weighs in.
30
Ariel Reboyras
Nice guys vote yes.
31
Ray Suarez
Surly guys vote yes.
32
Scott Waguespack
Another chance to show he’s not Ted Matlak.
33
Richard Mell
Hopes museum installs shooting range.
34
Carrie Austin
Can she vote “Aye” twice?
35
Rey Colon
Will vote as they want but Logan Square lefties will still hate him.
36
William J.P. Banks
I’ll show you prerogative, young whippersnapper.
37
Emma Mitts
Remember the Wal-Mart!
38
Tom Allen
Rebellious constituents will be watching.
39
Margaret Laurino
Count me in.
40
Patrick O’Connor
Has been lobbied hard by sister-in-law.
41
Brian Doherty
Bipartisanship once again.
42
Brendan Reilly
Hospital, museum–what children’s institution can I fight next?
43
Vi Daley
It’s practically her ward too.
44
Tom Tunney
N
Ben: Sticking up for the lakefront. Mick: Sticking up for the man.
45
Patrick Levar
Yes, boss.
46
Helen Shiller
Will do anything for Wilson Yard TIF.
47
Eugene Schulter
Ben: Come on, you can do it! Mick: Come on, you really can’t.
48
Mary Ann Smith
Can I kick Brendan Reilly off the ballot?
49
Joe Moore
May get to vote, but no mike privileges.
50
Bernard Stone
Please wake me up when it’s time to vote yes.
TOTAL
35-15
31-19
