She said that while contemplating a potential run, she plans to attend more meetings like this one with “people who are the real experts about what’s going on in their community.”
When asked how she would compete with Emanuel’s $14 million campaign war chest, Lewis estimated that she’ll likely need around $7-10 million, but she downplayed the financial factor, saying “money doesn’t vote.”
“You can always get money. You can always get people, but you can’t always get time,” she said. “My question is, ‘Is this our time?'”
Lewis’s comments and views drew support by many in attendance.
“There needs to be a new narrative, not just coming from our politicians but from the grassroots on up, said Rev. Cy Fields, president of The LEADER’s Network. “I was so inspired [by Lewis’s comments]. We need somebody with some compassion, some love and some common sense too.”