Meeks pulls about-face, backs Emanuel
Source: Chicago Tribune
Four years ago, controversial Rev. James Meeks skewered mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel, saying he wasn't out for the best interests of black voters.
"Ask any African-American leaders about that. They will tell you he had a role in keeping African-Americans out of the White House. All of the sudden, he sails into town, into African-American communities with all of this great stuff he's going to do for us," Meeks said during a talk show on WVON-AM 1690 at the time. "Your proof is in your track record. If he's never done anything for African-Americans, wake up people. What would make us think he's going to sail into town and start doing things for us now?"
But on Friday, Meeks stood side by side with Emanuel, endorsing him and saying he's made a difference in black communities.
"You cannot turn a city like Chicago around in four years, it takes longer," Meeks said in a resounding speech. "We appreciate the job that the mayor has been doing and we believe that he deserves four more years to continue his work."
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