Just when it seemed the Democrats have lost their collective mind, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley steps up and does something sensible. From the Chicago Sun—Times: Infuriating organized labor and delighting business leaders, Mayor Daley today vetoed an ordinance that would have required Wal—Mart and other 'big—box' retailers to pay employees a 'living wage' of at least $13—an—hour in wages and benefits by 2010. 'I return herewith, without my approval, an ordinance passed by the City Council on July 26, 2006,' Daley said in his first—ever veto message. 'I understand and share a desire to ensure that everyone who works in the City of Chicago earns a decent wage. But I do not believe that this ordinance, well—intentioned as it may be, would achieve that end. Rather, I believe it would drive jobs and businesses from our city, penalizing neighborhoods that need additional economic activity the most. In light of this, I believe it is my duty to veto...(Read Full Post)