
Johnson, Vallas exchange jabs over schooling, budget plans at heated mayoral forum
The candidates were also asked whether they agree the runoff race represents a battle between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Fraternal Order of the Police.
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The candidates were also asked whether they agree the runoff race represents a battle between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Fraternal Order of the Police.
Paul Vallas is a technocrat devoted to school choice. Brandon Johnson is a teachers union organizer. Their backgrounds explain their clashing views.
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