You're not just Chicago's mayor, you're the former Chief of Staff. This is supposed to be a time of party unity, not a time of opening old wounds or depressing the base.
Does The Employee Free Choice Act or taxing union health care plans ring a bell? Stop being obtuse and start thinking about the bigger picture.
Today your strike crowded out Democratic-friendly news on the DOW reaching a 5-yr. high and Bush's dereliction of duty to keep America safe on 9-11. Further, it gave Romney ammunition to use against our candidate.
What's it going to do tomorrow?
In case you've forgotten, the election right around the corner depends on recruitment, registration, and GOTV. Yes, unions still play a crucial role in winning elections for Democrats.
Seriously, Rahm, wrap this up - it's just f*&king stupid.