Rahm Emanuel: Obama's Chief Of Staff (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/27/obamas-chief-of-staff-rah_n_138240.html)

Hard-charging Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/rahm-emanuel) has accepted the job of chief of staff under Barack Obama, Democratic sources told the Huffington Post. Emanuel called Speaker Nancy Pelosi early on Thursday to inform her of the decision, according to NBC, and the move is expected to be officially announced today.
Politico notes (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15371.html):The announcement will send a signal that Obama is eager to work with Congress, and plans a swift launch of an aggressive agenda that will focus on the economy, taxes, energy, education and health care.
"The chief" is sometimes known as the second most powerful person in Washington. The job has vast authority, as the boss of the hundreds of aides who work directly for the president, a public face of the administration on television, and a negotiator and salesman on Capitol Hill.
The appointment was the first Obama offered after his election, and Emanuel pondered the opportunity for about 24 hours. Friends said Emanuel accepted the job because he thought it was important to serve this historic administration despite the potential strain on his wife, Amy Rule, and their three children, who live in the Chicago area.
At 49, Emanuel is two years older than his new boss.

holy carp! anyone, but him!

Oh look, a Clinton crony. :bigwhoop: So much for hope and change, eh?

Oh look, a Clinton crony. :bigwhoop: So much for hope and change, eh?

I don't remember the specifics but I heard on MSNBC from an unnamed source who wishes to be anonymous that Rahm Emanuel was the one who ordered Vince Fosters death. When Hillary said she did not want to do it he did it himself.

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What harm could he do? It's not like he's associated with Freddie Mac or anything.... :whistle:

An excellent choice! :yay:

An excellent choice! :yay:

Yes, another Washington insider. So much for change.

The announcement will send a signal that Obama is eager to work with the democrats in Congress.... ]

:fixed: Naming him chief of staff signals the end of his bipartisan campaign promises. He couldn't have picked a more divisive party hack.

strike one.

holy carp! anyone, but him!

EMANUEL, Rahm, a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago

He's taking care of his homeboys...:popcorn:

An excellent choice! :yay:

For his bipartisan abilities?

awesome

he reportedly told British Prime Minister (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom) Tony Blair (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Blair), prior to Blair appearing in public with Clinton for the first time after the Lewinsky scandal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewinsky_scandal), "This is important. Don't #### it up."[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-GU-7) Emanuel is said to have "mailed a rotting fish to a former coworker after the two parted ways."[7] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-newest-6) On the night after the 1996 election (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._presidential_election,_1996), "Emanuel was so angry at the president's enemies that he stood up at a celebratory dinner with colleagues from the campaign, grabbed a steak knife and began rattling off a list of betrayers, shouting 'Dead! ... Dead! ... Dead!' and plunging the knife into the table after every name."[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-RS-1)

Yes, another Washington insider. So much for change.

Oh, things are getting ready to change alright. :roflmao:

awesome

he reportedly told British Prime Minister (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom) Tony Blair (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Blair), prior to Blair appearing in public with Clinton for the first time after the Lewinsky scandal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewinsky_scandal), "This is important. Don't #### it up."[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-GU-7) Emanuel is said to have "mailed a rotting fish to a former coworker after the two parted ways."[7] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-newest-6) On the night after the 1996 election (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._presidential_election,_1996), "Emanuel was so angry at the president's enemies that he stood up at a celebratory dinner with colleagues from the campaign, grabbed a steak knife and began rattling off a list of betrayers, shouting 'Dead! ... Dead! ... Dead!' and plunging the knife into the table after every name."[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-RS-1)

and judging from the 2 interviews I've seen of him over the past 6 months, he hasn't changed one bit.

He couldn't wait for Al Franken to be available?

He couldn't wait for Al Franken to be available?

Secretary of State :doh:

awesome

On Election Night, 10 minutes after CNN called the House for the Democrats, Emanuel climbed up on a table in DCCC headquarters and addressed his cheering, victory-starved staff, celebrating the party's biggest win since 1992. He wanted to wrap up the campaign with a message for the Republicans. "Since my kids are gone, I can say it," he shouted. "They can go #### themselves!"

awesome

he reportedly told British Prime Minister (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom) Tony Blair (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Blair), prior to Blair appearing in public with Clinton for the first time after the Lewinsky scandal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewinsky_scandal), "This is important. Don't #### it up."[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-GU-7) Emanuel is said to have "mailed a rotting fish to a former coworker after the two parted ways."[7] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-newest-6) On the night after the 1996 election (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._presidential_election,_1996), "Emanuel was so angry at the president's enemies that he stood up at a celebratory dinner with colleagues from the campaign, grabbed a steak knife and began rattling off a list of betrayers, shouting 'Dead! ... Dead! ... Dead!' and plunging the knife into the table after every name."[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-RS-1)

Hey Vince Foster, lets go get some cannoli.

BANG!

Hillary, leave the gun, grab the cannoli.

Rahm Emanuel: Obama's Chief Of Staff (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/27/obamas-chief-of-staff-rah_n_138240.html)

Hard-charging Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/rahm-emanuel) has accepted the job of chief of staff under Barack Obama, Democratic sources told the Huffington Post. Emanuel called Speaker Nancy Pelosi early on Thursday to inform her of the decision, according to NBC, and the move is expected to be officially announced today.
Politico notes (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15371.html):The announcement will send a signal that Obama is eager to work with Congress, and plans a swift launch of an aggressive agenda that will focus on the economy, taxes, energy, education and health care.
"The chief" is sometimes known as the second most powerful person in Washington. The job has vast authority, as the boss of the hundreds of aides who work directly for the president, a public face of the administration on television, and a negotiator and salesman on Capitol Hill.
The appointment was the first Obama offered after his election, and Emanuel pondered the opportunity for about 24 hours. Friends said Emanuel accepted the job because he thought it was important to serve this historic administration despite the potential strain on his wife, Amy Rule, and their three children, who live in the Chicago area.
At 49, Emanuel is two years older than his new boss.


Again, a day late and a dollar short! And no, you can't have one of my dollars. Work for your own!

http://forums.somd.com/politics/160106-president-elect-obama-screwed-up-already.html

For his bipartisan abilities?

Not specifically for that.

More for his aggressive style and ability to keep the White House's priorities (and it's staff) focussed. He definitely won't be a wishy-washy yes-man, and should do a good job of keeping Pelosi and Reid from thinking they might be able to exert any undue pressure on Obama to pass a bunch of superfluous crap.


Plus, he's been around the White House before and knows the ropes, so that experience will certainly benefit Obama.


I wouldn't be surprised if Obama appoints one or two Republicans to his administration, so there's plenty of room for proof of his bi-partisan intentions.

One shouldn't expect him to pick an "ambassador to the Right" as his Chief of Staff. As with his pick for VP, I like that Obama is picking highly qualified people with strength and experience to surround himself with.

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Not specifically for that.

More for his aggressive style and ability to keep the White House's priorities (and it's staff) focussed. He definitely won't be a wishy-washy yes-man, and should do a good job of keeping Pelosi and Reid from thinking they might be able to exert any undue pressure on Obama to pass a bunch of superfluous crap.


Plus, he's been around the White House before and knows the ropes, so that experience will certainly benefit Obama.


I wouldn't be surprised if Obama appoints one or two Republicans to his administration, so there's plenty of room for proof of his bi-partisan intentions.

One shouldn't expect him to pick an "ambassador to the Right" as his Chief of Staff. As with his pick for VP, I like that Obama is picking highly qualified people with strength and experience to surround himself with.Experience..... Hmmmmm, so that's a GOOD thing in a presidential staff?



Wow, I'm surprised to read you admit that. Too bad he'll be leading by (the exact opposite of) example.

Experience..... Hmmmmm, so that's a GOOD thing in a presidential staff?



Wow, I'm surprised to read you admit that. Too bad he'll be leading by (the exact opposite of) example.

Name one President who had Presidential experience before becoming President.

Name one President who had Presidential experience before becoming President.

Harry Truman

Name one President who had Presidential experience before becoming President.
George H. W. Bush, serving as acting President on July 13, 1985 prior to being elected in 1988.

awesome

he reportedly told British Prime Minister (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom) Tony Blair (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Blair), prior to Blair appearing in public with Clinton for the first time after the Lewinsky scandal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewinsky_scandal), "This is important. Don't #### it up."[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-GU-7) Emanuel is said to have "mailed a rotting fish to a former coworker after the two parted ways."[7] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-newest-6) On the night after the 1996 election (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._presidential_election,_1996), "Emanuel was so angry at the president's enemies that he stood up at a celebratory dinner with colleagues from the campaign, grabbed a steak knife and began rattling off a list of betrayers, shouting 'Dead! ... Dead! ... Dead!' and plunging the knife into the table after every name."[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#cite_note-RS-1)

Rahm don't play . . . and when he does play, he plays for keeps.

Good choice if you wanna get things done. That's the exact kind of fighter Barack ought to have helping him run the DC circus. Rahm has been given some credit for crushing the PUMA movement, and if that credit is due then COS is the perfect roll for him. It's a very partisan position, and there is nothing "figurehead" about it.

Nice pick.

Harry Truman

He was President before he was ever President? Wow...that's impressive! :clap:

George H. W. Bush, serving as acting President on July 13, 1985 prior to being elected in 1988.

And what Presidential experience did he have before serving as acting President on July 13, 1985?

Rahm don't play . . . and when he does play, he plays for keeps.

Good choice if you wanna get things done. That's the exact kind of fighter Barack ought to have helping him run the DC circus. Rahm has been given some credit for crushing the PUMA movement, and if that credit is due then COS is the perfect roll for him. It's a very partisan position, and there is nothing "figurehead" about it.

Nice pick.

But but but but what about all the hate for that partisan Rove who played for keeps?

PLEASE for Obama's sake pick a tactic and stick with it!

Rove never murdered a table with a steak knife, Rove never told a foreign head of state not to "Eff it up". Rove never when psycho.
Cheesus :rolleyes:

Name one President who had Presidential experience before becoming President.Who said "presidential experience"?


I mean experience in any executive position - being the decision maker in anything bigger than one's own life.




but, you twist it however it makes you sleep at night.

He was President before he was ever President? Wow...that's impressive! :clap:

He was president before being elected president.

Rahm Emanuel: Obama's Chief Of Staff (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/27/obamas-chief-of-staff-rah_n_138240.html)

Hard-charging Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/rahm-emanuel) has accepted the job of chief of staff under Barack Obama, Democratic sources told the Huffington Post. Emanuel called Speaker Nancy Pelosi early on Thursday to inform her of the decision, according to NBC, and the move is expected to be officially announced today.
Politico notes (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15371.html):The announcement will send a signal that Obama is eager to work with Congress, and plans a swift launch of an aggressive agenda that will focus on the economy, taxes, energy, education and health care.
"The chief" is sometimes known as the second most powerful person in Washington. The job has vast authority, as the boss of the hundreds of aides who work directly for the president, a public face of the administration on television, and a negotiator and salesman on Capitol Hill.
The appointment was the first Obama offered after his election, and Emanuel pondered the opportunity for about 24 hours. Friends said Emanuel accepted the job because he thought it was important to serve this historic administration despite the potential strain on his wife, Amy Rule, and their three children, who live in the Chicago area.
At 49, Emanuel is two years older than his new boss.



I locked up one of his staffers for a DUI...:doh:

Who said "presidential experience"?
...


I did.

Nothing can fully prepare someone for being POTUS. VP experience probably comes closest...or maybe having served as White House COS, Sec. of State or something similar.

I wonder if Joe Biden is sorry he agreed to be Obama's VP?

He was president before being elected president.

This is true.

I wonder if Joe Biden is sorry he agreed to be Obama's VP?

While I'm sure he's not disappointed to be VP, I think the reason that he initially said he wasn't interested in a VP slot is that he was hoping for Sec. of State.

He would've loved that job, I'm sure.

While I'm sure he's not disappointed to be VP, I think the reason that he initially said he wasn't interested in a VP slot is that he was hoping for Sec. of State.

He would've loved that job, I'm sure.

That's just what the country would have liked to see, an intellectual midget who can't keep his foot out his mouth negotiating with other countries.


:killingme

I wonder if Joe Biden is sorry he agreed to be Obama's VP?

...he's free to resign whenever he chooses. He's 65 now. Just imagine the possibilities for veep when Joe says he's had enough.