{"id":8047,"date":"2015-02-24T21:29:31","date_gmt":"2015-02-25T03:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.medill.northwestern.edu\/chicago\/?p=8047"},"modified":"2015-02-26T04:24:29","modified_gmt":"2015-02-26T10:24:29","slug":"top-6-election-day-pseudo-scandals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.medill.northwestern.edu\/chicago\/top-6-election-day-pseudo-scandals\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Election Day Pseudo-Scandals"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Kate Morrissey and Karin Vandraiss<\/p>\n

The Daley dynasty may be a thing of the past, but Chicago politics are still alive and well. Between questionable politicking and social media sass, this year’s election hasn’t disappointed when it comes to\u00a0shenanigans worthy of the Windy City.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Doughnut-debacle 2015<\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>Best enjoyed with your own Box O’Joe, some poll watchers from Patrick Daley Thompson’s campaign were observed offering voters coffee and doughnuts prior to casting their votes.<\/p>\n

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A table with free donuts and coffee was set up in the middle of a Bridgeport polling station this morning by poll watchers who told voters to vote for Richard Daley Thompson while they were standing within the anti-electioneering \u201ccampaign free zone.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Snooze button struggle.\u00a0<\/strong>Carol Ronen, Democratic Committeewoman of the 48th Ward, said that a judge showed up late to\u00a0the polling location for the 27th precinct, which delayed its opening. Voters took to social media to express their frustration.<\/p>\n

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Gerald Farinas said via Facebook that he wants to vote for Willie Wilson, but his polling place was closed when he went before work. (Gerald Farinas\/Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3.\u00a0Like a good neighbor.<\/strong>\u00a0Alderman John Arena (45th) seemed a little salty about the present left at his door. Residents responded with a mix of support and questions about proof.<\/p>\n

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.@JohnGarridoIII<\/a> put fish bait outside our office this morning. We work 2 improve the Ward, he works on dirty tricks. pic.twitter.com\/isDXh0e0h4<\/a><\/p>\n

— John Arena (@JohnArena445) February 24, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n