New questions are swirling this morning about one of the nation’s most hated Democratic leaders – a potential ethics violation that could get one of the biggest names in politics BOOTED right out of office.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a close political ally of President Barack Obama, is coming under fire in his hometown for a trip to Rome to see the head of the Catholic Church in the city, Archbishop Blase Cupich, get elevated to cardinal.
To be clear, many of the city’s political and business leaders are also making the trip. In fact, it’s practically a Who’s Who of Chicago’s boldface names.
But there’s a difference: Just about all the city officials going to Rome are paying their own way or using their campaign funds.
All of them, that is, except for Emanuel and his 14-person entourage!
CBS 2 Chicago reports that their trip is being funded by a shadowy organization called World Business Chicago — a taxpayer subsidized entity.
This group bills itself as “a public-private partnership between the City and the business community,” but the name of the head of the organization might sound very familiar: Rahm Emanuel.
Yes, the mayor himself as at the helm of this organization that raises millions of dollars from undisclosed sources, then uses that cash to send the mayor, his family and his lackeys on trips.
It’s like hosting a game show… and then declaring yourself the winner.
And while Emanuel said no taxpayer funds are paying for his trip, the truth is more complicated.
The Chicago Tribune reports that World Business Chicago gets $1.2 million in money from the city via a hotel tax.
While maybe that $1.2 million was put into a “different account” so that the mayor’s trip is technically paid for from another fund, that’s really just a matter of shifting cash from one pocket into another.
“There’s co-mingled money and you can’t really tell, so that’s something we should be concerned about,” 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack told CBS Chicago.
Even if the money truly were 100 percent private, that raises other questions – because when a public servant is getting expensive luxury trips halfway around the world, the public he serves has a right to know who’s footing the bill.
But they don’t know – and might never know – because the group told the Tribune its finances aren’t subject to the state’s open records law.
Emanuel has been involved in national politics for a quarter of a century, including Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign… various high-level gigs inside TWO Democratic administrations… and a stint in Congress.
Many believed he returned to Chicago to build a national profile for himself as a leader so he could eventually run for president.
With rampant crime and corruption taking over the city, Emanuel is now so toxic that many in his own party want nothing to do with him.
And if the questions around his trip to Rome uncover evidence of wrongdoing, he just might follow in the footsteps of another prominent Chicago Democrat who had similarly big ambitions: Rod Blagojevich.
Maybe they can be roommates.
— The Horn editorial team
HAHAHAHAHA — If this POS is involved with obozo — of course he is dirty. There should be a complete investigation(not by the present corrupt doj) and this clown thrown out of office ASAP. He has already told the world he will defy Federal laws and protect illegals, illegal who have already committed crimes, and any other scumbag who wants to hide in Chicago. You would think the people of Chicago themselves would revolt against this dirt bag.
Like Obama, they are all taking as much tax money as they can and squandering it, they know their time as almost up and the big house awaits.
Emanuel has taken so many expensive trips in order to get away from his crime ridden city. He demands that everybody follow his Gun Laws that will not keep them safe, demands that he has a right to keep the Illegals safe, but will not do anything for those who are paying their taxes.
HIS MAIN REASON FOR HAVING A SANCTUARY CITY LIKE ALL OTHER BIG CITIES IS ILLEGAL AND OR CRIMINAL ILLEGAL VOTES TO KEEP THEM IN POWER.EMANUEL DOESN’T CARE SQUAT FOR THESE ILLEGALS .EXCEPT FOR THEIR VOTES WHEN HE NEEDS THEM IN ELECTIONS.KEEP THEM ON THE CITY PLANTATION FOR HIS USEFUL PURPOSE..
Think shootings are bad in Chicago Now! wait till all the criminal illegals move there, it will be a shooting gallery.
They know the slug in office will just pardon them. That is what they think. BO will just let them drown in order to protect his worthless legacy.
Are we really shocked? He had good teachers, Clinton and Barry.
Chicago hasn’t been right since Daley left office!
The entire Emanuel family is a radical leftist crime organization. His brother Ezekiel was the person most responsible for the “death panels” included in ObamaCare. He actually believes that people should be euthanized when they reach 65 because they are no longer productive or cost effective for society to keep around.
They should invistigate this corrupt why is He using the tax money for personal used vacation In Italy ?
What a slime bag. He who told Trump he refuses to hand over the illegals rapists and murderers hiding in his sanctuary city. Who elects these people? Are we crazy? The guy hates Americans. He uses us like the simple fools we apparently are. He’s a gangster, pure and simple. There are a lot of them in Politics, mostly on the Left I think.
IT’T ALL THOSE DEMOCRATIC VOTES.
Or FRAUDULENT VOTES!!!
This corruption is all taught in Community Organizer class 101.
This is the exact corruption that needs to get them out of office for good!!!
As Ronald Reagan once said. “There are two types of Criminals. Petty Criminals who go to jail and then there are the massive criminals who get elected to high office in government? Nothing has changed bu Trump will clear out the alligators from the rotten swamp of DC.
You are EXACTLY RIGHT!! Emanuel is another DIRT-BAG that needs to be in PRISON!!!
Liberals proven the laws only apply to others not them.
Liberals believe that laws are only for those too stupid to figure out a way to get around them. Sometimes they outsmart themselves.
Again, where is the FBI on this? Why do they get by and men like Robert Bork, one of the best to come along in history and Ted Kennedy literally destroyed him. Isn’t he the same one who went swimming with a young girl?
GOOD QUESTION SONNY, BUT THEY ARE DEMS SO NOTHING WILL BE DONE. TAKE AWAY THE MONEY TO THE SANCUARY CITIES TRUMP. THEY WILL COME CRAWLING, OR THE PEOPLE IN THAT CITY WILL FINALLY WAKE UP WHEN THEY SEE WHAT’S HAPPENED. CORRUPT AS HELL.
O’Bunghole and Emanuel should be planning to reside in retirement in Chicago, so they can resume their steady visits to “Man’s Country,’ the city’s notorious gay baths they so love, and leave politics alone. They have inflicted enough damage as it is.
We can always hope for a drive by.
Another crook exposed ?
@ “jim gould” This maggot jerk has been “exposed” for years, Jim. But since it…..er, I mean “he” … is a demoncrap, no one challenges “him”. We suggest another trip for this loser — how about one to Gitmo for a trial period of say…10 years ?? Not long enough ? Then make it 15 years.
CHICAGO HAS MORE POLITICIANS IN JAIL FOR CORRUPTION THAN ANY OTHER IN HISTORY. Chicago is a corrupt cesspool of Democrat control. Hope he shares a cell with Hillary
Hillary, Rahm & ‘Blago’!
That’s a menage a trois made in hell.
Dam Bob how am I going to get rid of that mental pic
When they lie to get elected why should they become honest when they can get worst because they do not have anybody looking at them either period
Now he needs to be Prosecuted and join Rod!!
Chicago corruption at its greatest! A new case for the new AG?
So? What else is new? SOS – Same Old Smelly (Sh-t)
Yep, what else is new? These people must lay awake night figuring what to do next to screw the taxpayers. No wonder we can’t fix our fighter planes. The money goes for this crap. Look at all the trips Moochele has taken with her large group of friends on our tax dollar, and just lately. Obummer playing golf with Tiger at the cost of 1.3 million. What the hell did they use, gold balls? When all the people that Moochele hired to take care of her in the White House go away, we should be able to pay for lots of things. They all made good money along with all the goodies she gave them. Laura Bush had 2, wonder what the number Moochele has. So sick of it all. (S–t) is right.
Janice, did you know that Obama played more than 300 games of golf while in office or I should say he was hardly in the office???????????Add that up 1.3 million times 300 hundred !!!
Once a crook, always a crook
Chicago corruption at its greatest. Same problems with the Clintons. A case for the new AG?
Momma always told me: “You are know by the people you keep company with.” It’s not surprising In fact it’s what I have come to expect of the Dems
Right on!!
I strongly suspect that if a full audit of the expenditure of the Democrat Socialist in the
White House is done there will be numerous discrepancies in how many project were
funded and where the money came from. Starting with the Bribe paid to the Iranians
to get Americans back from them and where the money came from.
He should definitely go to jail….The demonrats are all about cheating the honest tax payers. Hitlery and Rham and Soros would make a great team behind bars for the rest of their lives.I guarantee you there would be corruption even in jail.
Reading this story sounded very much like the clinton cash foundation…..they create a “charitable” foundation and then use the money for themselves. Not sure what the purpose of the “World Business Chicago” organization is, but it sounds like it’s the mayor’s personal slush fund. In my mind, the democratic party no longer exists….it’s now the party of rich people, gaining their wealth off the American taxpayer. Their motto is “Reward your friends and punish your enemies”. I think it’s time these people think up a new name for their “party”.
Damnedcrooks
Tiny Dancer Rahm needs to be locked up for a long time. He’s as crooked as the day is long. Too many years of Democratic control of both Chicago and the state of Illinois have made the city and this state a national embarrassment.
People need to step up and call for the resignations of these Bums . This is what’s wrong with Our Country . And it’s Mostly liberals . They call for income equality to Sound Good to the little people and they live high on the hog at the little peoples expense . Look at Obama , spending more than all Presidents combined on his lavish vacations . And all you Bernie people , he was living high on the hog too with his campaigns donations . Al Gore the big fat Climate Dummy , look how he travels . These Dems have taken over your brains liberals , and you aren’t even aware of it . Emmanuel has done a Really Shitty job in Chicago and you all that elected him are funding all his crap . Take a Good Look and if I were you all I would be looking for a replacement . Just saying
UNBELIEVABLE DUMBASS BLIND IGNORANCE ON THE PART OF YOU Sheeple!
The Pope OWNS The Donald, Nobama, Hitlary C. and ALL Politicians!
Watch and learn, Sheeple
Is Donald Trump Illuminati? He and AND Hitlary TOGETHER BOW to the Pope and commit treason to YOU by their acknowledging HIM as their avowed POLITICAL and FINANCIAL OWNER.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZlgSjm9KIo
I agree. Most people are totally unaware that our country is a corporation and not a republic. We are owned by the Vatican cabal.
ClaudeA – you are truly the most ignorant know nothing I have ever encountered. Here’s to a real “Moron” you “Dipstick”.
It’s amazing how Claude came up with that statement !! Add Paula to the dumbest category too!!
ClaudeA – Whether you want to accept it or not, your body and soul is the total sum of your existence as a creature of western civilization; and, western civilization is the creature of the Catholic Church! Your intolerant agnosticism for the Church is a mirror image of yourself. If western civilization and the Catholic Church is not “your cup of tea,” then, resign your citizenship and head for Tibet or some place where western civilization is out of reach.
Just another member of the Obama organized crime syndicate! May God’s will be done.
Does Chicago, San Francisco or other Democrat locked city citizens know what it is like to be free of corruption and NOT tainted by their political image? Not sure anyone can live that long over age 100!
They call Chicago home – nothing more to be said.
Hey Ram learned the practice from the Master Obama himself.
Drain the swamp and hang’em from the highest yardarm!!!
There has got to be someone who can clean out the TRASH in Chicago that obama left to continue his lawlessness. It is obvious that there is CORRUPTION throughout the city. First start with the MAYOR REMOVE HIM IMMEDIATELY. Then the CHIEF of POLICE and all SUPERVISION under him. I think then the rest of the CORRUPTION will leave or be removed by the courts.
Chicago has always been the City Of Corruption. Nothing new and the city gets what it deserves for voting the likes of this pig in office. The highest murder and crime rate in America. This what you want? Then keep putting the democrats, (the true Basket of Deplorables), in office. Good luck with that.
MANY OF THOSE CRIMINALS KEEP THE LIKES OF EMANUEL IN OFFICE BY VOTING FOR HIM.SAME AS OTHER BIG CITIES.
Another turd out of the libtard punch bowl!
This is nothing more than the city of Chicago version of the Clinton foundation acam and where do you think the fine mayor of Chicago learned his back room dealings from? Correct Obama and obama equals Hillary and Bill and Bill and Hillary equal the Clinton foundation.Rahm Emanuel is as guilty of stealing from the hard working american people as was the clintons for using Clinton foundation funds for chelsey’s wedding and funneling foundation money back into Hillary’s campaign operations.Chicago get rid of this tax payer leach as soon as possible before he can empty the entire city of Chicago’s financial accounts and stick your money in his pockets.jgb
Donald J Trump our new president elect. Thank God.
Nothing about CHICAGO is a surprise to me. //////////////////////////////////// Where do you think OBOOOOOOMA got his ideas from ???
Mr Obama the Presidential Jerk we had in the White House for 8 very, very long years. He doesn’t understand we see a divider of people Black, Whites, Christens, Latinos this is a Guy belongs in jail.
a chip off the old block, sounds just like our m.p.s.in Westminster swanning around the world on so called fact finding tours,funded
by our taxpayers.
Democrats feel they are entitled to do as they darn well please no matter who has to pay for it. These charges should be denied by the city comptroller and let the travelers pay for the trip themselves.
What Obummer is doing is stirring up the masses.
He is complicit in the Crime of terrorisim. By his
acting irresponsibly he is causing harm and loss
for the people he swore to serve and protect. I
guess he has forgotten the oath to his employers.
The citizens of the United States of America also
had a contract of of service which he has broken
in the most intentional way. This breach of contract
is tantamount to TREASON.
Some people may ask how he has broken his
contract. The simple fact he had an office as a public
servant and also as Commander in Chief of the United
States military. Those are indeed very high offices
entrusted to him when he got elected.
By breaching his contract is is acting in a FRAUDULENT
manner. Fraud has never covered by the Statute of
Limitations. So from the day he took office he did so
knowingly that he was going to commit fraud and sell
your country down the river.
Arrest him NOW, before things get worse and he declares
Martial Law and steals the election before Mr Trump takes
his oath of office.
I know your constitution has got the dates of elections and
the trasnfer of office to an incoming president. However
these are perilous times and as such immediate action would
need to be taken or social unrest will continue.
Obummer is a scoundrel, a thief, a liar and several other
things as you the people know.
Arrest him , The Clintons, Podesta and all of the other
criminals including Bush Mafia et al..
Most importantly it is your duty as Citizens to make sure
your country is safe. If it is not safe make it so, and quickly.
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You’re right, of course, but the basic problem is that there isn’t an elected official in America who doesn’t fear being called a racist. Being the cunning individual that he is, Obama has used this to his great advantage to pursue a “catch me if you can” presidency. He has committed countless high crimes and misdemeanors in office, but has never feared having impeachment charges being brought against him simply because of his mulatto status. What a deal for him!
I am amazed at how many people, from around the world, read the Horn News. I have identified comments from many nations. I, myself, could probably be identified by my language and comments. The one, singular notion I come away with is, the literacy of the American people. Your English language skills leave a lot to be desired. However, I am very entertained by your comments and colloquialism’s, come back repeatedly to read and LMAO at your approach to life, and wonder if the world would not be better off if we followed your prescription. The world desperately needs to get back to more basic and fundamental times.
During his subterfuge in NYC, in collaboration with NYC mayor, Rudolph Giuliani, Rahm Emanuel was alleged to be a MOSSAD operative, and a close affiliate of Michael Chertoff. Chertoff, identified by insiders as a high-level MOSSAD officer, was vested with control of the Dept of Homeland Security, by Bush Jr.. The administration of DHS was conveyed to MOSSAD operatives, subsequently, the administration of FEMA, also.
The move by Rahm Emanuel, a close ally of the alias, Barack H. Obama, from NYC to Chicago, is reported to have been an arrangement by Judaism´s MOSSAD. The same Jewish news media that demanded Hilary Clinton be declared U.S. President, while demonising Trump, propagandised America with support of Emanuel for the mayorship of Chicago. Reportedly, records of his former residence in the area appear to have been tampered, similar to Obama´s fake certificate of birth. MOSSAD control of Chicago has resulted in its being declared a “sanctuary” city by Rahm Emanuel. He has promised illegal aliens protection from immigration law in Chicago, violating U.S. constitutional law, in a manner similar to Hilary Clinton.
One wonders if new ISIS-ISIL enrolees are trained by Judaism´s MOSSAD on the streets and in secretive military installations in the area. Also, the question arises, how many hundreds, perhaps thousands, of them has Rahm Emanuel stashed in the greater Chicago area?
There is one problem we as citizens must somehow overcome. When the biggest and and wealthiest are the same persons who are in the government and control the federal law officers and local police…WHO do we voice our complaints to? Any person or group who does try to remove these people will be charged under this law…18 U.S. Code Chapter 115 – TREASON, SEDITION, AND SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES. Unless we can get behind Trump and make sure he lives up to his promises we have no chance of keeping this country even close to what our founding fathers envisioned. Remember at the time of their forming this country they were criminals advocating the overthrow of the current form of government which was English rule. I for one believe we are now under a government that has taxation without representation. They certainly do not represent my views or interests how about yours?
It’s called secret transparency.
He’s probably just going to Rome to give Pope Frankie some advice on how to toughen up his Vatican operations. No more Mr. Nice Guy, Frankie!
Another “what did you expect” situation. Corruption is Chicago’s best known commodity and quickly becoming its leading export. City nickname: “The Windy City” for all the blowhard politicians. City motto: “Vote early, vote often, vote even if you are dead.”
As a criminal organization Cosa Nostra is more honorable then the Democrat party which, make no mistake is a criminal organization. Trump should prosecute the DNC under RICO predicates. That whole organization should be dismantled for the good of the American people whom they have been abusing for two centuries.
Agreed.
It appears there are two “RD’s” on this site. However, I do agree, somewhat, with what you say. Keep up with the posts; I am interested in what you say.
Thanks. One RD to another.
I ,believe these CRIMINALS, OBAMA,the CLINTONS, EMANUELS, RHALM and his brother the so called DOCTOR? HERR BRUNER Obama care!!!LOIS LERNER, IRS, that is just for starters!!!! these asswipes do not DESERVE a TRIAL or any other considerations!!!! how about a FIRING squad, or life in PRISON W/O PAROLE!!!!!!! THESE LIBERALS, PATHOLOGICAL LIARS, LIBERALS COULD NOT TELL THE TRUTH AT GUNPOINT!!!!! I BELIEVE,GOD, OUR LORD, JUST SAVED OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!! NOW, WE NEED TO KEEP IT!!!!!!! ALL OF US NEED TO TAKE AND KEEP OUR COUTRY ON THERIGHT ROAD, FOLLOW THE CONSTITUTION, ALWAYS!!!!! WE ARE CREATED EQUAL!!!!!!! WE NEED TO KEEP THESE POWER HUNGRY RICH AND ELITE OUTSIDE THE OFFICES OF POWER!!!!! DO NOT FORGET MY COUNTRYMEN, WE MUST ALWAYS STICK TOGETHER, WE JUST SHOWED THE POWERFUL AND THE ELITE LIBERAL LEFT THAT WE DO MATTER AND WE WILL NOT TAKE A BACK SEAT TO THEM!!!!!!! NOW, GET THE ECONOMY GOING, CONSERVATIVE SUPREME COURT,REBUILD OUR MILITARY!!!!!! KEEP OUR COUNTRY,TAKE CARE OF OUR VETS!!!!!GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!GOD BLESS OUR PRESIDENT<DONALD TRUMP!!!!!!!!! ALSO,GOD BLESS OURPEOPLE,OUR MILITARY PEOPLE ALL OF THEM!!!!! U.S.A. ISTHE GREATEST NATION ON EARTH!!!!!!!
Rahm is keeping Chicago’s reputation for crooked politics alive and well.
All the rats will be filling their pockets on their way out the door and the ones that are staying ~ “Drain the Swamp” in a wave of firings or vote them out of office.. permanently!!! We as Americans need to see what has been going on behind the scenes for the past 8 years and shine a light on the shady leftys and their corruption!
SGale
More than likely, when they leave office there won’t be any evidence left to shine the light on. At this very moment I surmise that the Washington shredders are going crazy. By the time Mr. Trump takes over, everyone will look squeaky clean. I hope that I’m wrong, but I fear that I’m right. Notwithstanding, I believe Mr. Trump to be the sort of man that will keep his friends close and his enemies closer.
There is no end to their greed and entitlement. Why do you think Obama said he would like to own or be a partner in an NBA team. He’s hoping someone (MARK CUBAN) will give him something. Go ahead Cuban give him your team.
Not a word here from me about crooked Dem’s, They all follow in each others footsteps. As for Chicago THAT’S the Dem’s training ground and that should be second on the list too drain the second swamp.
Typical crap that America just voted against. Scoundrels like Reem-me Ewomanizer better suck these slush funds dry before they get thrown in jail. It’s more and more activities like this that pi$$ America off to the point of evicting these crooks. Continuing to bilk the system only assures their long term undoing. Kinda like Repubs hoping that Pelosi is re-appointed by the Dems to be their Senate leader. Why would the Repubs want this? Because she is a terrible leader and a worthless, worn out hag. Putting her in office only helps Repubs—–reverse psychology. Just like the human dog turd of a Chicago Mayor, just keep giving this greedy, self centered puke enough rope and he will most assuredly hang himself! Ovomit can stick his skinny neck in this noose and we’ll realize a 2fer.
I have just a slightly different take on this. It is amazing how Dems always spout separation of church and state but this is ok? A nice trip to Rome for free. Just to be clear I don’t believe this was taken in the right text to begin with. The founders just did not want any one religion forced on us. Amazing how they spin on a dime when it suits them and it isn’t their dime.
Two Latino journalists spoke on FOX last night that the Mayors of New York and Chicago did co-operate with ICE by having their police report to Immigration when they were holding illegals with criminal activities. The Obama Administration deported one and a half million illegals. One country in Central America solved the expensive and tedious court process to deport criminal illegals by simplifying the law. Now there is no appeal and the illegals are charged with, ‘incompatibility with the Costa Rican people’ and they are out.