Politics News Analysis with Carol Marin WTTW News | February 4, 2009, 7:00 pm Former schools chief Paul Vallas is running for president of the Cook County Board as a Republican. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at his announcement and other political headlines this week. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer Resigns, Saying She Refuses to ‘Compromise My Integrity’; Johnson Accuses Her of Mismanagement Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on 2027 Budget, Historic Midterm Election New Survey Finds Support for Gunshot Detection System — and Concerns, as Chicago Changes Course on Pilot Program Transit Officials Outline ‘Significant Investment’ of $5B for 2027, Laying Groundwork for Major Changes Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.