The fourth national appearance this week. At least. To tap into national furor, avoid hard questions from more knowledgeable reporters and keep focus only on the binary. An old tactic.
Chicago's issues go deeper. The mayor needs to be present and more transparent about them.
"I want a deal done this weekend. Our kids need to be back in school," says Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as her city is in the midst of a standoff over Covid concerns.
"I'm determined, I'm resolute... enough is enough, and we're going to get our kids back to in-person learning."