FOCUS ON: Across the Aisle
Mayor Daley, a Democrat, often found common ground with Republicans and with people who sometimes opposed him.
Frank Kruesi, aide and longtime friend, remembers that as state senator, Daley worked with Republicans and other legislators from downstate Illinois:
In this audio clip, President George W. Bush explains that he worked with the mayor on school and housing reform:
Daley collaborated with aldermen who had opposed him, too.
Terry Teele, deputy chief of staff, offers one example:
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This page references:
- Mayor Daley and President George W. Bush
- Mayor Daley at Kennedy-King Community College groundbreaking event
- Audio clip: George W. Bush speaks about Mayor Richard M. Daley's ability to work with him on school reform and public housing reform.
- Frank Kruesi recalls Richard M. Daley's ability to work with others.
- Terry Teele remembers Mayor Richard M. Daley's effort to revitalize Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.