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- First the dead fish: In 1988, Rahm, then working for the DCCC as national campaign director, sent a two-and-a-half-foot-long rotting fish to pollster Alan Secrest, whom Rahm blamed for a bad poll that kept his candidate from winning the Buffalo, New York seat once held by Jack Kemp.
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Jan 24, 2018 · Mayor Rahm Emanuel once sent a dead fish to veteran Democratic pollster Alan Secrest. Now Secrest is working for Garry McCarthy, the former Chicago police superintendent considering a mayoral...
Jun 15, 1997 · The articles are more colorful than is typical of the genre (the dead fish helps), but Rahm is more interesting, and reflective of his time, in the context of his brothers. Together, Emanuel...
The Definitive Rahm Dead Fish Tale, 'Barry Obama,' and More – Chicago Magazine. Chris Sautter, who describes himself as Obama’s “first media consultant,” was in town this week. Our meeting...
Oct 2, 2010 · One of the best-known stories about Rahm Emanuel is that he sent a dead fish to a political enemy in 1998. But it wasn't that simple.
Nov 6, 2008 · 1. Mailing a Dead Fish . Emanuel is known for his panache for treating donors right. He sends them cheesecakes from Eli’s, the famous Chicago bakery.
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Oct 1, 2010 · Rahm Emanuel gave a teary goodbye to his staff Friday morning in the Roosevelt Room, and in return received a dead asian carp.
Oct 1, 2010 · Updated 5:55 p.m. ET. What a charming parting gift given to outgoing White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel at his final Senior Staff meeting this morning. A dead fish. Spokesman Robert Gibbs...
