Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s surprise loss for reelection has been largely attributed to the high level of crime in the Windy City, and in the wake of her loss several Democratic strategists and candidates for mayor across the country say a lesson can be learned.
“Anyone paying attention didn’t need the Chicago mayor’s race to know that crime and public safety are at the front of voters’ minds,” Democratic strategist and founder of the Texas Lone Star Project Matt Angle told The Epoch Times. “Chicago does, though, show that Democrats who communicate well and address crime directly and honestly do well.”
