It was a scandal that also fueled the mayoral ambitions of one hard-driving Federal prosecutor.

"I think they see mayoral ambitions out there, and they're trying to take advantage of it."

Given his contemplative reputation, it may be as good an indication as any of the status of his own mayoral ambitions.

Mr. Stein's support of the Mayor was also significant - he has made no secret of his mayoral ambitions.

Meanwhile, there are those who speculate that Mr. Golden's conduct is based in his own mayoral ambitions.

Even on the liberal Westside, it wouldn't help a councilman's mayoral ambitions.

Mr. Daley's mayoral ambitions have been helped by several factors.

Two senior members of Mr. Goldin's office staff have also taken leaves to help fulfill his mayoral ambitions, and he has hired a campaign press secretary.

Many Council members from the 80's said her mayoral ambitions clearly took hold early in her political career.

After spending four terms on the School Board, Barnes had mayoral ambitions.