Speaking of Rahm…

By Jay Carney | November 7, 2008 | +

I have a piece up about Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s choice for White House chief of staff.

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http://phd9.blogspot.com Paul Dirks

For whatever reason, the spam filter won’t let me post the link I want but at the base of the page that Michael linked to:

http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=does_rahm_emanuels_pick_mean_the_chicago_machine_is_coming_to_washington

is a link to a Chicago reader article that paints a very nice detailed picture of who Rahm Emanuel is. I recommend it highly. It also provides a nice sharp contrast in the style of reporting you get from the local Chicago free weekly vs Time Magazine. (Not that I don’t like Jay’s article as well!)
Dee in Columbia MD

This is the Obama I know and love. My guy picks people according to their talent to fulfill the needs he perceives. Folks who believe that this is a young guy that Democratic chairman are going to lead by the hand are in for a rude awakening. I fear that because Obama speaks softly that they won’t even notice when he swings that big stick until it slaps them upside the head.
James, Los Angeles

That’s a nice piece you wrote on Emanuel, Jay. I think Rahm’s a great choice for chief of staff, for exactly the reasons you mention.
Deggjr

Great pick, great article. One Harry Reid in a leadership position is enough or even one too many. Republicans criticize Reid and Pelosi for not getting things done. Perhaps that criticism is justified. Obama won’t let that happen in the executive branch.
hickoryduck

I can’t wait for the first story about which GOP hack or Blue Dog dissenter gets the horse head in his/her bed.