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By Howard Packowitz
CHICAGO – Republican candidate for State Comptroller, Darlene Senger, said incumbent Democrat Susana Mendoza can’t have it both ways.
Senger is calling for Mendoza to drop out of the comptroller’s race now that a video has surfaced indicating Mendoza plans on running for Mayor of Chicago next spring.
The recording was first reported Friday by Chicago public radio station WBEZ.
“I’m Susana Mendoza, and I’m running for Mayor of Chicago. I’m asking you to join me on this journey together,” the comptroller said.
In a statement, Senger said it’s the “height of arrogance and hypocrisy to be running for two offices at the same time.”
Senger also called on Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan and candidate for Governor J.B. Pritzker to tell Mendoza to get out of the race.
A Mendoza spokeswoman said the comptroller is still not sure whether she’ll run to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Mendoza’s political consultant said she agreed to record the video even though she hadn’t made up her mind. The consultant said someone leaked the video.
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