He failed on his campaign promises to tax the rich. Then city council members passed a budget without his blessing. Now his opponents are building a war chest that could be used to unseat him next year.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is struggling to keep a grip on the third-largest US city and get its strained finances back on track, opening the door for a roster of potential candidates to take his spot in 2027.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
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“He’s in real trouble — in terms of his reelection certainly,” said