Today, the Tribune editorial board slammed Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica for refusing to retrieve campaign materials that use U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's image -- even after Fitzgerald requested that he do so:
Fitzgerald is right when he writes that Peraica's flier "creates the misleading impression that I have endorsed your candidacy in my capacity as the United States attorney in this district."
A candidate seeking the highest law enforcement job in Cook County ought to be the first to distance himself from even potentially misleading campaign propaganda. And this flier goes beyond "potentially."
Instead of ceasing and desisting, Peraica has responded to the U.S. attorney with . . . an invitation to lunch. So far, no response.
Mr. Peraica, quit trying to be clever. This stunt doesn't inspire confidence that you'd be a judicious prosecutor—or that you'd enjoy the respect and cooperation of the U.S. attorney's office.
Fitzgerald doesn't want to be a prop on your flier, and he won't be a prop at lunch. Better to apologize, recall the misleading fliers—and put all half-million out for recycling.
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