The Fallacy of the Black Consensus Candidate

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Today's Barber Shop Show got deep into the recent announcement that Representative Danny K. Davis had won the honor of being the consensus candidate for the black community, as determined by the Chicago Coalition for Mayor (which features many key players from the City Council's Black Caucus).

Christopher Cooper was also under consideration by the Coalition to be the consensus candidate, and he stopped by Carter's to share an incredibly frank account of his candidacy and experience with CCM. We'll let you draw your own conclusions from the interview, but it's safe to say we were shocked with how forthcoming Christopher was.

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The mayor's office isn't the only one up for grabs in February, as all 50 of Chicago's wards will appear on the ballot as well.  Northwestern Law professor Audra Wilson joins Kimbriell and Alden in a discussion of the big races out there.  Joining by phone, State Representative and Fourth Ward candidate Will Burns takes questions (and a little grief) from our panel.

 

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A show this big requires a little reflection. Is the concept of a consensus candidate even relevant anymore? When several of Rep. Davis' contenders are still 'in the race' does it even matter?

 

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i revisited your article only

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 2:09pm.

i revisited your article only William Dock Walls III is the only candidate who is a consensus builder he molds consensus by talking to all Chicago Voter it's shame that you've not did a article on him. So visit www.wallsformayor.com

There are some fallacies in

Submitted by pataapl on Tue, 12/07/2010 - 11:51pm.

There are some fallacies in the statements made by Mr. Cooper. However, understanding clearly that his comments are strictly his opinion, he skillfully gave a mis-representation of some facts. Harold Washington was not born in the south. Alderman make over $100,000 per year, not $80,000. I was one of those who recruited Mr. Cooper as a candidate to run for mayor for more than (3) years. I humbly submit that the fundamental reason for Mr. Cooper withdrawing from the race was rooted in the fact that all but (2) members of his volunteer campaign staff quit. Their reason for doing so is that Mr. Cooper oftentimes demonstrated behavior that was exceptionally disingenuous. Using the tactics of the so-call "Coalition" as reasons to withdraw his candidacy is a convenient excuse. The doors to community recognition began to close on Mr. Cooper were the undoing of any success he might have had but he brought those events on himself.

After listening to Will

Submitted by Darrah Micah on Tue, 12/07/2010 - 10:18am.

After listening to Will Burns, another profile in courage, leaves me to more and more respect some like a Bill Beavers who will speak his mind, as convulated as it may be.

Chris sounds a bit too wimpy

Submitted by Darrah Micah on Tue, 12/07/2010 - 9:52am.

Chris sounds a bit too wimpy for the rough and tumble of Chicago politics and has a frighteningly shallow knowledge of the dynamics of Chicago politics. Combined with that of the radio hosts, made for a painful 20 minutes of radio.

I am sure that you did not

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/06/2010 - 6:47pm.

I am sure that you did not see my blog on ChicagoNow.com some time ago where I wrote about the fact that there was probably no process that would produce a singular Black candidate.l,

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