Feigenholtz campaign sign in Rahm Emanuel’s front yard

February 26, 2009 by James Bregenzer
Filed under: Elections

While White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has not publicly endorsed any 5th District candidates, a sign for candidate Sara Fiegenholtz is displayed at his Chicago residence.

The Chicago Tribune reports that President Obama’s new chief of staff Rahm Emanuel hasn’t endorsed anybody in the race to succeed him in the 5th Congressional District - the sign in his yard might be very telling:

…a campaign sign for candidate Sara Feigenholtz appeared on the lawn of his Lakeview neighborhood home today.

Emanuel spokeswoman Sarah Feinberg said she was unaware of Emanuel’s, or his wife’s, public endorsement of Feigenholtz and would have to investigate the issue further.

Emanuel has declined to comment on the race altogether.

Both Emanuel and his wife, Amy Rule, are registered to vote at the address where the Feigenholtz sign is currently displayed. It is their primary residence, with county records showing they claim a homeowner’s exemption on their property tax bill.