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Published 11/6/2008 at L.A. Times - Politics

The Illinois congressman, Obama's pick to be White House chief of staff, is best known as something of a Democratic political assassin. > Rep. Rahm Emanuel might not appear to be the obvious choice for White House chief of staff for a president-elect who speaks eloquently of setting aside partisan differences and bringing the country together. (link)

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