Why does this hairy testicle keep trying to become relevant again
Why are the most ambitious people in the Democratic Party the ones you wish weren’t even in politics
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Willem_DafuqMar 31, 2026
+20
Really its because he's a centrist that the donor class wants to prop up so they give him all the publicity he wants.
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NapsInNaplesMar 31, 2026
-10
Agree. But it did occur to me that perhaps an unethical shitbird may not be the politician we want, but he may be the politician we need in this moment.
I’d still prefer he go away, but what if he’s useful?
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Gleemonex4PetsMar 31, 2026
+15
> what if he’s useful?
he's not.
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gringledoomMar 31, 2026
+9
This is the guy who said no one gives a f*** about judges, when Obama had a wide-open highway to remake the federal judiciary. He’s vicious, but he’s a supermajority-squandering idiot.
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The_Lost_JediMar 31, 2026
+9
We've seen how he was in Congress, as an advisor to Obama, and as Mayor of Chicago. He was abjectly awful in all three roles, and we'd have been better off with just about any other Democrat. In many cases he was arguably no better than a comparable "moderate" Republican.
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witchgroveMar 31, 2026
+7
he's certainly not useful if you're trans after he's thrown us under the bus repeatedly.
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Lemp_Triscuit11Mar 31, 2026
+5
We've tried all this a billion different ways now. For once, can we try to just pick a moral f****** person with laudable intentions and then help them figure out the rest? lol
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MagrowlMar 31, 2026
"What if the answer to far right nutjobs was electing more right wing candidates"
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NapsInNaplesMar 31, 2026
-1
oh I don't think we should elect him. Just get him in as an attack dog.
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vector_search_blueMar 31, 2026
+38
Trying to clean up his unsavory image for a 2028 run.
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Gleemonex4PetsMar 31, 2026
+28
dems are making a big mistake floating all these centrist has-been mfs
[reminder](https://www.trackaipac.com/2028):
>Rahm Emanuel
Former Mayor of Chicago
Israel Lobby Total: $333,755
PACs: $42,250
IE: $0
Lobby Donors: $291,505
>[This candidate is pro-Israel.](https://www.commondreams.org/news/rahm-emanuel-nagasaki)
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ZeplarMar 31, 2026
+14
In what way are Dems floating Rahm? I have seen literally zero support for his bid from anyone outside his own staff. Top stories about him are like "Rahm is a problem for Democrats because he has no shot but he will piss everyone off".
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Gleemonex4PetsMar 31, 2026
+3
he is all over the national news. that's not organic engagement, that's a trial balloon, don't be naive.
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CogentCogitationsMar 31, 2026
+6
So the conservative owners/executives of the national news organizations are putting him on the national news and that is the fault of Democrats?
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Gleemonex4PetsMar 31, 2026
-3
a lot of people up in here swearing Rahm Emanuel doesn't represent the democratic party when it's all he's ever done
1990s: **Senior adviser** in the **Clinton** White House
2003–2009: U.S. Representative (**Democrat**) from Illinois
2005–2007: **Chair** of the **Democratic** **Congressional Campaign Committee**
2007–2009: **Chair** of the House **Democratic** **Caucus**
2009–2010: White House **Chief of Staf**f under **Barack Obama**
2011–2019: Mayor of Chicago (D)
2021–2025: U.S. Ambassador to Japan under Joe Biden
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ZeplarMar 31, 2026
+2
1) AFAIK this is just false. The parties have rules for running in the primary but they don't pick and choose candidates. Anyone can register as either party and it's not that uncommon for people to cross the aisle strategically.
2) There is no equivalence between "he's allowed to call himself a democrat" and "the party is floating him". Unless you think the party also floated AOC, Mamdani, etc...
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Gleemonex4PetsMar 31, 2026
+3
the party has done everything they can to undermine AOC and Mamdani, so I fail to see your point here
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fuck-naziMar 31, 2026
Didn’t you suggest mamdani should run for president recently?
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nola_fanMar 31, 2026
+3
No, you register as a Dem, there are some requirements, normally signatures from the electorate and maybe a filing fee, but they vary state by state.
But other than that, yeah you just say you're a Democrat and file to run.
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Gleemonex4PetsMar 31, 2026
+1
interesting to see that every. single. one. of these commenters is commenting from outside the United States
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demystifierMar 31, 2026
+3
As a 2016 Bernie supporter, let me just say that more people voted for Hillary. The votes from voters sidelined Bernie. DWS did a horrible job, but she didn't actually choose shit, a higher % of primary dem voters knew and wanted Hillary, as unimaginable as that is for very online Bernie supporters (which I included myself in, especially at that time).
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nola_fanMar 31, 2026
+3
Yes, the DNC removed Bernie from ballots, that's a totally accurate understanding of what happened in 2016 and 2020, not a completely made up thing you're using to justify an incorrect point.
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stacecomMar 31, 2026
+3
I'm inside the US. You're being completely wrong by believing you don't get to run in a primary without the party's blessing.
In fact, that's a such a ludicrously bad read on it, I wonder why you think anyone would take you seriously.
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ZeplarMar 31, 2026
+1
He's started blocking everyone on this comment chain (you can see if you logout) and he's just bullshitting now since I'm in the US and not on any kind of VPN. I don't think there is any way to lookup IP by user on Listnook anyway, unless you're a mod.
Discussion over I guess.
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nola_fanMar 31, 2026
Outside the US? Sure man, you've looked up my IP address and found I was living somewhere other than where I live.
You're clearly just a liar and a troll.
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demystifierMar 31, 2026
+1
LOL my friend, have you heard of this thing called primaries? Candidates can run campaigns without getting anyone's approval LOL. Jesus Christ its amazing how ignorance and conspiracy make such great bedfellows.
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Gleemonex4PetsMar 31, 2026
lot of "Dems" up in here trying to distance themselves from Rahm Emanuel like he is some rogue outsider:
1990s: **Senior adviser** in the **Clinton** White House
2003–2009: U.S. Representative (**Democrat**) from Illinois
2005–2007: **Chair** of the **Democratic** **Congressional Campaign Committee**
2007–2009: **Chair** of the House **Democratic** **Caucus**
2009–2010: White House **Chief of Staf**f under **Barack Obama**
2011–2019: Mayor of Chicago (D)
2021–2025: U.S. Ambassador to Japan under Joe Biden
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sexygodzillaMar 31, 2026
+4
tbh I think it's mainly him and his team floating the trial balloons. There are like a dozen centrists who party operatives would prefer over him.
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Gleemonex4PetsMar 31, 2026
a lot of people up in here swearing Rahm Emanuel doesn't represent the democratic party when it's all he's ever done
1990s: **Senior adviser** in the **Clinton** White House
2003–2009: U.S. Representative (**Democrat**) from Illinois
2005–2007: **Chair** of the **Democratic** **Congressional Campaign Committee**
2007–2009: **Chair** of the House **Democratic** **Caucus**
2009–2010: White House **Chief of Staf**f under **Barack Obama**
2011–2019: Mayor of Chicago (D)
2021–2025: U.S. Ambassador to Japan under Joe Biden
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vector_search_blueMar 31, 2026
+2
the only two articles I've seen about him recently are puff pieces
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Gleemonex4PetsMar 31, 2026
+1
[https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/03/29/rahm-emanuel-2028-presidential-election-campaign-primary-00848895](https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/03/29/rahm-emanuel-2028-presidential-election-campaign-primary-00848895)
[https://www.axios.com/2026/03/31/rahm-emanuel-community-colleges-ice](https://www.axios.com/2026/03/31/rahm-emanuel-community-colleges-ice)
[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5808028-rahm-emanuel-democrats-agenda-2026/](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5808028-rahm-emanuel-democrats-agenda-2026/)
[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/emanuel-pushes-back-straight-white-man-question-says-ideas-matter-most-2028](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/emanuel-pushes-back-straight-white-man-question-says-ideas-matter-most-2028)
[https://www.thedailybeast.com/democrats-panic-as-power-player-rahm-emanuel-sets-off-2028-chaos/](https://www.thedailybeast.com/democrats-panic-as-power-player-rahm-emanuel-sets-off-2028-chaos/)
[https://www.wmur.com/article/emanuel-new-hampshire-president-033026/70887763](https://www.wmur.com/article/emanuel-new-hampshire-president-033026/70887763)
[https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2026/03/31/craig-melvin-rahm-emanuel-wofford-college-event-when-where-is-it/89398437007/](https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2026/03/31/craig-melvin-rahm-emanuel-wofford-college-event-when-where-is-it/89398437007/)
[https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/rahm-emanuel-breaks-down-tears-121722158.html](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/rahm-emanuel-breaks-down-tears-121722158.html)
[https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/30/metro/nh-rahm-emanuel-presidential-race/](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/30/metro/nh-rahm-emanuel-presidential-race/)
Just the first page of news from the last week.
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EasyCardiologist8419Mar 31, 2026
+3
These are all unrelated to dems... at least half of these are straight up conservative outlets, none of them are coming from any kind of party leadership.
I think a pretty large problem with our democracy right now is that the Democratic party is randomly a punching bag for things it has nothing to do with; that even in party matters people can not distinguish between state and federal leadership; that when they do accomplish victories like the shutdown win in November it's completely forgotten or conservative media manages to spin it as "they caved".
It is a total win by conservatives that no matter how unpopular Trump is, they've managed to brainwash 70% of the population into thinking that the other party is worse.
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demystifierMar 31, 2026
+9
Dude it isn't 'dems', he hired a PR firm to drum up interest. This is an inorganic push coming from Rahm.
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whichwitch9Mar 31, 2026
+3
It's not even pro-Israel.
That's straight up bought by them.
I do not want a candidate that has that much money coming in from a foreign government.
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Pans_LabradoodleMar 31, 2026
+1
He can try all he wants, [the people will never forget.](http://i.imgur.com/Z9Lab.jpeg)
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ilevelconcreteMar 31, 2026
+14
Ok? He does not hold public office, nor has he declared his candidacy for one.
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Hyperion1144Mar 31, 2026
+4
Is "community college" his code phrase for secret rendition black sites?
['Gestapo' tactics at US police 'black site' ring alarm from Chicago to Washington](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/feb/26/police-black-site-chicago-washington-politicians-human-rights)
>Politicians and civil-rights groups across the US expressed shock upon hearing descriptions of off-the-books interrogation at Homan Square, the Chicago warehouse that multiple lawyers and one shackled-up protester likened to a US counter-terrorist black site in a Guardian investigation published this week.
Let's not forget who this a****** is. This happened under his watch as mayor of Chicago. Those were his cops doing this.
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vagabendingMar 31, 2026
+3
What we should do instead of virtue signaling re something that would 100% never happen is talk about actual real plans, but Rahm wouldn’t understand that.
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Tofurkey_TomMar 31, 2026
+2
How will he do this?
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Unusual-State1827Mar 31, 2026
+1
Article without paywall: https://archive.is/kVGuB
>Emanuel — former mayor of Chicago, White House chief of staff, House Democratic Caucus chair and U.S. ambassador to Japan — is proposing to take 20% of the $38.3 billion the Trump administration plans to spend on ICE detention centers and divert it to community colleges.
>"The priority for Americans should be education, not detention," Emanuel wrote.
>"As the explosive growth of artificial intelligence is poised to disrupt the job market, the nation's more than 1,000 community colleges — located in every region of the nation — can and will play a central role in preparing Americans for successful middle-class jobs," he added.
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sexygodzillaMar 31, 2026
+2
Such an odd proposal. Does he still want the other 80% to go to detention centers?
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cinephileindia2023Mar 31, 2026
+4
The last time I heard about this guy the scandal during the Obama administration. Why is he trying hard again?
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After-Smoke-3971Mar 31, 2026
+3
Translation: his pockets.
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Both_Rip_7292Apr 1, 2026
+2
16 shots and a secret prison said what about ICE?
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AdHopeful3801Mar 31, 2026
+1
>Why it matters: It's Emanuel's latest attempt to get ahead of other potential 2028 candidates with early policy proposals, especially on AI, tech and education.
Too bad none of these policy proposals change how much of an opportunist a****** Rahm is.
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OnlyKey5675Mar 31, 2026
-1
He's my #1 right now. He would beat Vance or Rubio, Can appeal to the middle and represents a return to normal politics.
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platinumarksMar 31, 2026
+3
I'm honestly not convinced, as a former Illinois resident. He always seemed to be perfectly fine with being part of the "Chicago machine," changing his views whenever he thought he could gain some money or support.
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OnlyKey5675Mar 31, 2026
Sadly that's most politicians (the changing views parts).
But when the facts change I think changing views is important. A lot of democrats just dig in and defend bad discredited ideas.
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Tikitanka_11Mar 31, 2026
-1
Smart guy is laying to goobers to believe in him. Give me power I will fix it.
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-speakeasy-Mar 31, 2026
+1
Isn’t his brother buddies with Trump? Pretty sure I read that he’s the one who asked for help killing the live nation anti trust case.
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Fit_Smile1146Mar 31, 2026
-1
I feel ICE is necessary; however they need a revamp. Focus on criminals first and then those who have over stayed their visas. Work on the border to prevent others from crossing illegally. Not what they’re doing now.
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Dry_Accident_2196Mar 31, 2026
-3
Rahm, stop the games and just run for mayor again. The presidency ain’t happening but Chicago is primed for a new leader
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