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Paul Soglin over Mayor Dave Cieslewicz in the Madison mayoral primary.

It's a big deal around here:

In a remarkable comeback, former Mayor Paul Soglin won the Madison mayoral primary by a narrow margin over two-term incumbent Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, assuring a general election for the record books on April 5....

Cieslewicz is seeking a third four-year term. Soglin, who to the mayor's surprise entered the race late on Dec. 22, held the office longer than anyone in two stints in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.

Back to the 70s!

The mayor ran on his record ? a top bond rating, more cops and fire stations, rebuilding the Central Library, automated trash collection, his vision for a new economy and challenges presented by Gov. Scott Walker and the GOP-controlled state Legislature.

Of Soglin, [UW polisci prof Charles] Franklin, said, "He's maintained a political base in the city that's truly remarkable when you consider how long his career has spanned. And of Cieslewicz, Franklin said, "with two terms in office has failed to make the office securely his own."

I happened to get a picture of Soglin the other day when I went down to the demonstration:



Somehow this song plays in my head....

A little bit of courage is all we lack
So catch me if you can, I'm goin' back

Full post as published by Althouse on February 16, 2011 (boomark / email).