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Daley is probably the lead contender simply because of his name, but I wouldn't count out any of the Arne Duncan types if they really want it. They have the necessary administrative experience, they can raise funds, they can identify with the core educated class that seems to, along with the Unions, swing elections, and they can at least split the union vote. And with the African American population crashing, that's still a key constituency, but possibly less unified than it once was.

I admit Daley leads with his name, but it won't be a sure thing by a long shot.