As the Vallas-Johnson race for Chicago mayor continues, Bobby Rush threw his support behind Vallas Tuesday, while Johnson was endorsed by pastors.
Retired Congressman Bobby Rush said he is throwing his support behind Vallas, who got emotional at a Bronzeville news conference. Vallas never seems to be at a loss for words, but Rush's endorsement left him unable to speak."Been a really long campaign, but this has got to be the highlight," Vallas said. "Thank you, my brother."
Rush cited Vallas' experience and commitment to public safety, along with community policing and police accountability as key issues. Johnson, the son of a pastor, speaking the language of the pulpit as he sought to energize supporters for the home stretch of the campaign.
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