Fioretti Hedges On Endorsing Garcia, After Calling For "United Front" Against Emanuel
CHICAGO (CBS) -- If Jesus "Chuy" Garcia was hoping for a united front from among his fellow challengers now that he's in a head-to-head runoff against Mayor Rahm Emanuel, it might take some work.
Just hours before the election, mayoral challenger Bob Fioretti -- the outgoing alderman of the 2nd Ward -- was assuring reporters he wanted to see the "anybody but Rahm" movement stick, regardless of which candidate ended up in a runoff with the mayor.
"All of us that were challenging this administration had one goal: to replace the mayor," he said. "I hope we can all come together, sit down right after the election, and then make a united front against this administration, and the way this city's been going."
After it was clear Garcia would be the one facing Emanuel in a runoff, Fioretti issued a nebulous statement about any possible endorsement.
"I will not make a decision until I think about which candidate will help move Chicago forward," he said. "We need someone that can make tough choices in the next months and years."