With just over one week to go until the 2023 Chicago municipal elections, some of the frontrunners in the race for mayor are facing intense criticism in the waning days.
García called the comments “disqualifying,” while Willie Wilson called them “dangerous and disappointing.”
“The stakes of this election are high, and Chicagoans should take action to ensure we keep moving forward,” her campaign said. DeSantis, whom experts believe is likely testing the waters for a 2024 presidential run, has incurred the ire of Democrats throughout the U.S. due to his policies, which have included sending asylum seekers to places like Chicago and to Martha’s Vineyard.
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