Why don’t you ask the question as to why the Rav feels compelled to insert himself into these minor political races and threatening anyone who dares challenge his hand-picked candidates whether for Chief Rabbi or some local mayor or council race? He increasingly is acting like some Chicago political boss who is intolerant of anyone who runs against the party machine. You seem to believe these political deals should be hashed out in some smoke-filled backroom deal and never see the light of day. Sorry, but those days are over and hopefully the tzibur will push back against this type of political horse-trading which restricts who can seek public office and denies voters the chance to cast a ballot for the best candidate