Update x1 – Illinois high court: Emanuel can run for Chi-town Mayor. Click HERE to read story.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C6woWcgJzw

The Illinois State Board of Elections has residency rules one must meet to be eligible to run for office both on the local and state level, but, and this is a big but, wouldn’t Illinois state law trump SBE Rules?

I ask because I just read this post at a blog and thought it wise to add this voice to today’s ruling.

“In regards to the court decision against Emauel, I found the following. Any comment on the chances the Illinois Supreme Court will overturn today’s decision?

“Chapter 36, Section 3.2 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes includes the following provision:

A permanent abode is necessary to constitute a residence within the meaning of Section 3-1 [which says who’s allowed to vote in Illinois]. No elector or spouse shall be deemed to have lost his or her residence in any precinct or election district in this State by reason of his or her absence on business of the United States, or of this State.” (emphasis added)

If I’m reading the section of this code correctly, me thinks Rahm MAY win on appeal.

Open thread. What are your thoughts? What else is shaking out there?