by Charlie Wheelan
Thank you
I lost. Or, more accurately, Mike Quigley won. I’m very happy with that outcome. Throughout the campaign, I consistently told Leah and others that if I didn’t win, then I really wanted it to be Quigley. He’s a smart guy (and a Harris School graduate!) who has done good work at the County Board and is running for Congress for all the right reasons.
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In the News
The Smartest Economic Minds in the Country Endorse My Principles»
The single most important issue to many voters in this election is the economy. Using my background in economics and public policy, I formulated an economic platform and presented it to economists around the country. When you click on my image to the left or the “more” link below, you’ll find a list of 77 signatures from 43 different institutions who have signed a petition expressing their support for the “economic principles embraced by Charlie Wheelan in his campaign for congress in the Illinois 5th district”.
Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz: Charlie Wheelan»
Charlie Wheelan, a 5th Cong Dist. Dem. Primary candidate running in the March 3, 2009 special election to replace Cong.Rahm Emanuel, debates and discusses the issues with show host and executive legal recruiter Jeff Berkowitz. Wheelan is a professor at the Harris School of Public Policy studies, has authored a book titled, “Naked Economics,” and [...]
ExtraNews.net: Economist hopes to stimulate the economy»
In an interview with EXTRA, Charles Wheelan, democratic candidate for the 5th Congressional District seat, spoke about why he deserves to be the next congressman. Wheelan, who holds a Ph.D in public policy from the University of Chicago, a master’s in public affairs from Princeton University and a B.A. from Dartmouth College, is a senior lecturer in public policy at the University of Chicago and teaches courses on economic reform.
Chicago Sun-Times: Pols still need human touch»
I officially endorse Wheelan for Congress, because he alone among the candidates called me to introduce himself. “I’ve sat around and criticized people in Washington about how we can do everything better,” said Wheelan, who teaches public policy at the University of Chicago. “But at some point you have to put on a helmet and get in the game.”
NPR: With Underwater Ad, Candidate Channels Times»
Illinois Democrat Charles Wheelan is running for the U.S. congressional seat vacated by Rahm Emannuel. He’s created an ad in which he floats underwater in white shirt and tie. This image is a literal expression of the condition some homeowners face when their mortgages cost more than the value of their homes.
