Chicago-style politics is a byword used to designate a set of characteristics associated to the less commendable aspects of the recent political history of the American city of Chicago, Illinois, i.e. corruption, nepotism, authoritarianism, which is often cited as an example of corruption.[1] The administration of the city under mayor Richard J. Daley is believed to incarnate this style at its worse and several of Daley's subordinates were jailed for corruption.
In recent years the term has been employed by politicians and pundits to characterize an offensive “tough, take-no-prisoners approach to politics”.[2], so the Speaker of the House, John Boehner (R-Ohio) during a weekly press briefing, stated that: "Chicago-style politics is shutting the American people out and demonizing their opponents".[3].
Notes
- ^ Engber, Daniel (9 Dec 2008). "Why Is Chicago So Corrupt?". Slate Magazine.
- ^ MacAskill, Ewen (4 June 2010). "Republicans accuse White House of 'Chicago-style politics'". The Guardian.
- ^ Silva, Mark (23 October 2009). "Obama's Chicago-style politics:' Boehner". Chicago Tribune.