Lightfoot's election loss should serve as 'wake-up call' for other left-wing mayors, political insiders say
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection loss should serve as a “wake-up call” for other mayors who prioritize similar policies or actions, according to some political insiders.
Crime was seen as the central theme of the race and the city's soaring crime rate served as the backdrop to Lightfoot's dismal approval rating, according to one poll. Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. Story tips can be sent to kyle.morris@fox.com and on Twitter: @RealKyleMorris.
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