[Lisa Jones]

A reader wondered whether Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is the worst of the worst or if other big-name politicians poll even lower. That question is easy to throw around, yet it begs for a number-first answer rather than a rumor mill.

• Rating companies, news surveys, and a few third-party panels score public officials in one way or another, so we can rely on those figures without making wild guesses.
• Handling figures is still tricky.
• This is because approval slides can vary weekly, and one outlet’s chart may not align with another’s, but the general mood still stands out.

Approval Rating Context

• Recent Chicago surveys show major trouble for Mayor Brandon Johnson.
• A late-February M3 Strategies poll put his approval at a stunning 6.6 percent, while nearly 80 percent said they disapproved.
• An Illinois Policy Institute’s Lincoln Poll from mid-January 2025 gave Johnson a slightly better number, roughly 14 percent.
• The unfavorable responses were almost identical, with a full two-thirds marking unfavorable. Both numbers land near the bottom of the approval charts for sitting mayors across the modern United States.
• Still, a few critics have taken a red pen to the polls, hinting that the firm leaning could color the results.
• See Chicago dot com and Newsweek dot com for the back-and-forth.
• No trusted outlet backs the smaller 4 percent figure recently surfaced.
• The 6.6 percent from M3 still stands as the rock-bottom reading.
• That discrepancy has popped up more than once, yet the original poll reports never waver on the six-point six.

Politicians with Lower Approval Ratings

• When you flip through the history books, few officials dip below that six-point-six mark.
• One head-turning exception is former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who bottomed out at only 2 percent in 2008 after a cascade of felonies, including obstruction and perjury, finally forced his hand.
• Comparisons like those remind voters that even in tough times, some leaders lose grip by an order of magnitude.
• Brandon Johnson’s 6.6% approval rating makes him one of Chicago’s least popular mayors in living memory.
• A separate report reminds readers that Kwame Kilpatrick left office in Detroit with just 3% support. Yet, his collapse came amid distinct legal and ethical messes.
• The Chicago mayor, so far, faces policy squabbles rather than formal indictments.

Historical Lows Always Spark Comparisons

• Rod Blagojevich plunged to 8% just before his impeachment in 2009.
• Chris Christie stepped away from New Jersey politics in 2018 with 15% in the rearview mirror after the Bridgegate scandal.
• Even Congress, which voters love to curse, has dipped as low as 17% and still outran Johnson’s recent numbers in unanimous polling.
• None of the sitting officials graced by the latest data match Johnson’s 6.6% nadir.
• However, Kilpatrick hit 2% in 2008- a bail-out-the-lifeboat moment no one else has yet eclipsed.
• That bleak figure of two percent haunts historians more than partisan rivalries do.

Perceptions of Incompetence

• Voters often brand a leader incompetent when messy headlines pile up, policy wins disappear, or Discord fills the evening news.
• Johnson critics cite soaring crime rates, shaky budgets, and a leadership style some call hands-off.
• Supporters counter that extraordinary headwinds-from pandemic debt to labor strikes-make success nearly impossible.
• Voters almost shout when they say crime tops their list- 67% told M3 Strategies the streets worry them more than anything else.
• Many residents now wonder if Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan, which leans on mental health and housing cash instead of tougher patrols, is enough.

Chicago Teachers Union Ties

• Johnson used to organize for the Chicago Teachers Union, and his loyalty shows in his willingness to back pricey contracts.
• Critics fear that support could stretch the city’s already thin budget until it frays.

Migrant Crisis

• More than $400 million has poured into shelters and services for newcomers, and some long-time Black and Latino residents feel their own needs keep getting pushed to the back.

City Governance

• His frequent fights with the city council and headline-grabbing moves, such as trying to fire the Chicago Public Schools CEO or dumping ShotSpotter, have many calling his leadership messy.
• Even so, glimmers of good news slip through: homicides fell 24% from the year he took over, making April 2025 the quietest murder month since 1962.
• A big test, the 2024 Democratic National Convention, rolled off without serious trouble on his watch.

Progress Measured, Popularity Undercut

• Mayors usually track hard numbers, and a few of those figures say Brandon Johnson is at least moving the needle on some fronts.
• But almost everyone you ask admits that his popularity rating is rocky.
• You can follow those ups and downs in the latest WTTW and CBS reports.

Racial Balance in Leadership Teams

• People shout on X about the mayor piling Black faces into every corner of City Hall.
• The shout-back ignores that WTTW counted nearly half the top team as Black, yet more than half of the crew is female, and Hispanic names pop up, too.
• Johnson did say he favors Black-owned businesses, and that line heats the talk of bias.
• Still, nobody has released charts proving that other groups are locked out, so the chatter seems like guesswork.

Incompetence Calls: A Messy Label

• Calling an incompetent public servant depends on who is making the call.
• Lightfoot quit with a 22 percent thumbs-up, but Johnson has dipped lower yet climbed back into passable territory.
• Numbers swing, opinions break, and the label of failure almost always returns to the first headline.
• Chicago voters scrutinized Brandon Johnson this spring and decided to exclude him from the runoff.
• Crime and signs that the city’s basic government work had stalled kept coming up in conversations.
• In New York, Eric Adams isn’t exactly sailing either.
• Mayoral aides once tripped through a small damage-control scandal.
• They cleared him legally, but the whispers linger.
• Kwame Kilpatrick ran his hometown into the ground with a string of toasted checks and blatant misuse of city credit cards.
• Those slaps soon turned into prison time.
• Nobody calls Johnson a bigger mess than Adams or Kilpatrick today, yet his policy slips earn repeated mentions.
• Legal trouble isn’t the issue; stubbornly bad numbers are.
• President Joe Biden brushed past 39 percent in late 2024 polls and still looked solid next to Johnson’s chart.
• Context matters here. First-term bosses usually nab some grace, but Johnson got watched as if he were in the final lap.
• A looming $982.4 million deficit and tax bills some voters already call outrageous only heat that spotlight.
• Supporters hail bold reforms; critics say those ideas have chased moderates off the bus.
• They keep asking when the street-level fixes will kick in.
• A recent survey from the 2040 Strategy Group shows Chicago voters think Brandon Johnson might win them back if he focuses more on economic fairness and promotes a multiracial democracy.
• His approval rating hit a grim 14 percent, and terrible numbers like that usually get folks talking about what the mayor can still salvage.
• Johnson’s standing now sits at about 6.6 percent, falling just short of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s all-time low of 2 percent in 2008.
• However, Kilpatrick sank thanks to personal scandals.
• People say Johnson’s trouble stems less from scandal and more from crime spikes, budget worries, and his close ties to the teachers’ union.
• Still, homicides did drop under his watch.
• Nobody else we looked up has dipped as low as he has, so the comparison chart stays blank once you hit his number.
• Claims that race plays a hidden role in who he hires or in the public backlash pop up occasionally.
• Still, the proof is shaky, making it smart to hold off on any broad verdict.

Let me know if you want me to analyze specific policy moves, compare him to other mayors, or examine what ordinary voters say.

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[Lisa Jones]

Elon Musk apologized to President Donald Trump for his postal meltdown last week over The Big Beautiful Bill. We will see how this makeup goes between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.

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[Lisa Jones]

New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing explosive allegations—not from political opponents, but inside her house. Angel S. DuBose, a former staffer, has launched a GoFundMe to expose what she claims was a brutal assault and years-long cover-up tied directly to James and her former Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Khan. DuBose alleges she was drugged, assaulted, and ritually abused at a 2014 holiday party while working under James—who was then NYC’s Public Advocate. Her chilling account includes tampered evidence, silenced witnesses, and retaliation after she reported workplace harassment. She says the state’s highest prosecutor presided over a culture of impunity—and that her motto, “No one is above the law,” rings hollow. But DuBose isn’t alone. Former Deputy Press Secretary Sophia Quintanar also came forward, publicly accusing Khan of sexual harassment and calling out James for protecting him while covering up the investigation—until after her re-election. As pressure mounts and calls for an outside probe grow louder, DuBose’s GoFundMe and stage performances at the New York Theater Festival could bring this alleged scandal back into public view—this time with receipts. No statute of limitations on rape, kidnapping, or federal civil rights violations means this case isn’t going away.

WATCH THIS VIDEO for the full breakdown of:

Angel DuBose’s claims of assault and cover-up. Letitia James’s silent rise to power. Sophia Quintanar’s supporting allegations. What’s next in the fight for justice?

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[Lisa Jones]

A massive protest in downtown Chicago has sparked national headlines after a violent clash broke out during an anti-ICE demonstration near Wabash and Monroe. A car sped through the crowd of over 1,000 protesters, raising concerns about public safety amid rising unrest. Earlier, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned a recent ICE operation in the South Loop that he described as “deceptive” and “sickening.” Speaking during National Immigrant Heritage Month, Johnson accused federal agents of targeting immigrants with “human traps” and slammed the use of masked, armed officers arresting parents and even shoving grandmothers into unmarked vans. Governor JB Pritzker also weighed in, criticizing what he called “inappropriate ICE tactics” and raising concerns about potential First Amendment violations. Organizers vow to continue speaking out against what they call unjust immigration enforcement in solidarity with similar protests across the nation, including Los Angeles. Chicago is at the center of the storm. Will this spark a national reckoning over immigration tactics?

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[Lisa Jones]

Is Gavin Newsom trying to start a civil war?,Newsom is scheming to get publicity at the expense of Americans and the Trump Administration.

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[Lisa Jones]

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[Lisa Jones]

Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump: The Billionaire Feud Explodes! What started as a political alliance has turned into a brutal public showdown. This video breaks down the sudden rift, from Musk’s departure from Trump’s advisory role to their escalating war of words, including threats to SpaceX and Tesla. Is this the end of their political ties, and how will it impact the future of both men.

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[Lisa Jones]

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[Lisa Jones]

House lawmakers sent the One Big Beautiful Bill Act- officially noted as H.R. 1-to the Senate on May 22, 2025.

• People in mortgage lending and real estate should watch the document closely.
• This is because it packs a lot of tax and housing policy into one wide-ranging package.
• The following notes sift through the provisions that matter most in those lines of work.

Positive Impacts for Mortgage Lending and Real Estate Professionals

• Preservation of the Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID):
• The new bill locks in the $750,000 ceiling on the mortgage interest break.
• If this limit sticks, the higher deduction many lawmakers eyed after 2025 will not kick in.
• Groups like the National Association of Realtors (NAR) call this a headline win because the MID still makes carrying a mortgage feel less expensive.
• Home buyers see the number as a small promise from Washington that bolsters their monthly budget.

Impact:

• Because the incentive stays put, lenders should keep closing queues full, and appraisers stay busy all summer.
• Real estate brokers, for their part, welcome the traffic since more buyers translate to more open houses, contracts, and commission checks.

Like-Kind Exchanges Still Intact

• The latest bill keeps Section 1031, which means a landlord can sell an old rental and roll the cash into a new building without immediately coughing up capital-gains taxes.
• Realtors say it is huge because it lets them close deals, show properties again, and repeat the cycle, all while keeping their tax bill on hold.
• The National Association of Realtors and the American Land Title Association have already called this piece a cornerstone for turning the housing market brake pedal into a gas pedal.

What Happens Next:

• When more exchanges happen, agents schedule more showings, brokers book more open houses, and title companies quickly shuffle paperwork.
• That rhythm keeps cash swirling through the local economy.

Bigger QBI Break

• Under the new rules, the Section 199A pass-through break jumps from 20% to 23%.
• For the sole proprietor or small brokerage, that trims the effective tax bite on qualified business income to about 28.49%, down from 29.6%.
• Nine of ten Realtors filing as independent contractors should notice a nice extra line in their cash-flow spreadsheet.

Practical Upside:

• Less money sent to Uncle Sam today equals extra cash for marketing, office supplies, or the occasional office lunch that doesn’t feel like a write-off nightmare.
• That breathing room helps many small shops hire an assistant or take on one more deal before the end of the fiscal year.

State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction Cap Raise

• A recent tax proposal lifts the SALT deduction limit from the $10,000 set by the 2017 tax overhaul to $40,000, or slightly more, depending on the source.
• That boost starts to phase out for singles pulling in half a million and couples above $500,000, so it mostly helps middle-class and upper-middle-class homeowners in states that charge hefty sales, property, and income taxes.
• The same measure clarifies that people working in real estate-wholesalers, agents, and appraisers-will still be able to write off SALT amounts tied to their businesses.
• A few service pros in law or finance may find those work-around loopholes closed, but the house and mortgage crowd dodged those limits.

What Happens Next

• In New Jersey, California, or Illinois, where tax bills are already sky-high, buyers may rush back into the housing market once they realize the larger SALT cushion.
• Mortgage desks in those areas could suddenly swell with fresh applications.
• The math on carrying a bigger loan gets easier when the deduction follows you down to April 15.

100% Bonus Depreciation and Instant R&D Write-Offs

• The plan returns full 100% bonus depreciation for most capital items, including some real estate upgrades usable between January 20, 2025, and January 1, 2030.
• Paving a parking lot or installing new HVAC can be expensed on Day One, quickly freeing up cash.
• Additionally, domestic R&D spending gets its one-shot write-off through 2029, possibly boosting builders or tech firms trying cutting-edge tools and apps.

Impact:

• Developers slashing their taxable income in the same year they incur costs tend to feel bolder about launching fresh projects.

Revamped LIHTC and Fresh Opportunity Zone Rounds

• Carried over from the LIHTC Improvement Act, the legislation lifts credit rates.
• It streamlines the allocation process for affordable housing deals.
• It also tacks on a brand-new tranche of Opportunity Zones, steering investor dollars toward neighborhoods that need them most.
• Builders, syndicators, and commercial brokers focused on low-income work suddenly find themselves with more lines on their bid sheets.

Impact:

• Mortgage lenders, tax-equity funds, and even regulatory agencies often step up when the federal punch bowl is full, smoothing the financing journey.

Child Tax Credit and Standard Deduction Increases

• The law lifted the Child Tax Credit to $2,500 per child from $2,500 in 2025 to $2,500 in 2028.
• At the same time, the standard deduction, which was doubled under the TCJA, sticks around with an added $1,000 boost for singles and $2,000 for married couples.
• That extra cash in take-home pay lets many families think seriously about buying their first home.

Impact:

• Local lenders and real estate agents will likely notice a fresh wave of first-time buyers who can finally stretch their budgets.

Qualified Real Estate Loan Interest Exclusion

• Under a new section, Sec. 139 K, the bill lets qualifying lenders skip taxes on one-quarter of the interest they collect from rural or farm-secured loans.
• This break runs until January 1, 2029, and gives banks a reason to pour more money into less populated areas.

Impact:

• Ag-oriented lenders keep a bit more money in their pockets, which could translate into faster approvals and lower rates for farmers and ranchers.

Potential Challenges and Concerns

Higher Interest Rates From Bigger Deficits

• Moody’s recently clipped the federal debt rating because Congress looks ready to add $3.8 trillion, more like four trillion, to the red ink between 2025 and 2034.
• When the rating slips, yank the ticker on Treasury yields and watch mortgage rates monkey-wrench along with them.
• If that forecast pans out, many first-time buyers may scratch out monthly payments they can’t stomach.
• Lenders could take a page from the old playbook and push more people into adjustable-rate loans.
• Stable incomes suddenly feel less stable when the index creeps up.

New 5%-20% Withholding Tax on Foreign Lenders

• Another wrinkle is shown in Section 899, where foreign banks get tagged with a 5% to 20% withholding tax on the interest they pocket from U.S. borrowers.
• Tax treaties that usually pat those lenders on the back won’t save them here, and that extra bite lands on whoever signs the loan agreement.
• Projects that lean on offshore capital, condos, hotels, or big-box warehouses may incur steeper fees or face a flat-out watering hole when lenders walk away.
• Slower financing translates to longer wait times for permits, and nobody in real estate wins an award for patience.

Temporary Provisions and Uncertainty:

• Several perks, like the bump in the child tax credit and extra breaks for overtime, tips, or even auto loan interest, are set to fade out by 2028.
• A lot can change in five years, so families trying to budget long-term are left guessing.
• The Senate still gets its turn, and lawmakers there could swap, tweak, or yank away the goodies without notice.

Impact:

• Mortgage brokers and real estate pros rely on stable rules to forecast the market’s direction.
• If temporary breaks vanish overnight, clients may adjust their plans, throwing agents off their usual rhythms.

Cuts to Social Programs:

• The proposal trims funding from safety-net programs such as Medicaid and SNAP to pay for its tax cuts.
• Households that rely on those checks often have less room in their budgets for rent or a starter home, so the demand at the low end of the housing market could take a hit.

Impact:

• Brokers focusing on entry-level buyers will likely feel this shift first.
• Fewer transactions in affordable neighborhoods mean tighter commissions and a rockier year for agents already working on razor-thin margins.

Disproportionate Benefits for High Earners

• Several experts, including analysts from the Tax Foundation, warn that features like raising the SALT cap and bumping the estate-tax threshold to $15 million hand the biggest rewards to the highest earners.
• That tilt usually draws public complaints and can rattle investor mood.

Impact

• Wealthy families might rush into larger homes, pushing up prices in that segment, while advisers focused on middle-income clients watch their workloads barely budge.
• That uneven activity tends to strain the overall market.

Industry Sentiment and Advocacy

Positive Industry Response:

• The National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and ALTA have all cheered the legislation.
• They praise its decision to keep the mortgage-interest deduction, Section 1031 swaps, and SALT write-offs in place. NAR chief D.C. lobbyist Shannon McGahn and MBA president Bob Broeksmit argue the bill gives a shot in the arm to homeownership and the broader housing market.
• In their view, that’s good news for real estate agents, lenders, and everyday buyers alike.

Concerns About Market Risks:

• Not everyone is convinced, however. Bill Pulte publicly warns that whiplash from mortgage-bond markets could increase interest rates.
• If that happens, lenders may drift back to adjustable-rate products, and affordability will take a hit.
• Pulte isn’t the only one; other voices echo the fear that one tweak could rip a bigger hole in the safety net.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act looks like a win for mortgage-lending pros. The draft gives home builders, investors, and everyday homeowners extra confidence by locking in the mortgage interest break, boosting the QBI deduction, and protecting 1031 swaps. Add targeted nudges for affordable housing and fresh incentives for Opportunity Zone work, and you have a package inviting growth. Housing advocates will still watch the fine print, but the outlook is now brighter than a month ago.

Rising talk of budget deficits has already put mortgage rates on people’s nervous radars. New withholding taxes aimed at foreign lenders, plus a grab-bag of temporary rules, keep brokers guessing. On the ground, high-net-worth folks and rural lenders might pocket quick gains. At the same time, pros serving low-income borrowers brace for pullbacks tied to expected social cuts.

Real estate pros still consult their tax advisors and quick-check sites like the National Association of REALTORS to track the latest developments. The Mortgage Bankers Association posts similar updates, so it’s smart to bookmark both pages.

The One Big Beautiful Bill awaits Senate markup, and the final draft’s appearance is unknown.

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