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blogs.abcnews.com - 11/5/2008

Obama Offers Rahm Emanuel Job of White House Chief of Staff

— blogs.abcnews.com — Previous | Main Obama Offers Rahm Emanuel Job of White House Chief of Staff November 05, 2008... 8:30 AM ABC News has learned that President-elect Obama has offered the White House chief of staff job to Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill. Emanuel, a ... (more) Obama Offers Rahm Emanuel Job of White House Chief of Staff

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firstread.msnbc.msn.com - 11/5/2008

Emanuel accepts top slot in Obama WH

— firstread.msnbc.msn.com — From NBC's Andrea MitchellA senior Obama advisor confirms to NBC News that Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel has... accepted the job of Chief of Staff for the Obama White House....( read more ) (more) Emanuel accepts top slot in Obama WH

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corner.nationalreview.com - 11/5/2008

Emanuel

— corner.nationalreview.com — Obama's apparent selection of Rahm Emanuel for White House chief of staff is an extremely disconcerting (if... not wholly surprising) first indication on the "which Obama will we get" question. It suggests both that he wants to be ruthless and partisan ... (more) Emanuel

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Reflections on the elections
The Reaction — ... the more progressive elements of the Democratic Party. I'm not sure this signifies much. It's too early to conclude that Obama will govern from the "center," or that he will align himself with the less progressive side of the party. What is essential is that Obama have a chief of staff in whom he has full confidence and can place his full trust. Emanuel, in that regard, may be right for the job. He hasn't yet given his answer, or his answer hasn't yet been reported. As Steve Benen suggests, while Emanuel's legislative record may not be terribly to our liking, "his work in the ...

MIDDAY ROUNDUP
News — ... asserts at TalkLeft. It would be tough to lure Emanuel from the Hill, where his current duties could one day make him Speaker of the House, Washington Monthly’s Steve Benen writes, noting that Emanuel’s White House experience would make him an effective chief of staff. With Emanuel in charge, Obama’s White House would be hard-charging and politicized in its efforts to force through basic elements of Obama’s campaign promises, Townhall’s ...

Reflections on the Elections
The Moderate Voice — ... .) As Steve Benen suggests, while Emanuel’s legislative record may not be terribly to our liking, “his work in the Clinton White House was impressive, and in many ways, he’s always been more of an executive branch kind of guy anyway.” All I can say is, I hope Obama knows what he’s doing. (I suspect he does.) ...