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Obama's pick for chief of staff known as 'Rahmbo'      (AP)
Obama's pick for chief of staff known as 'Rahmbo' (AP)
AP - A student of ballet, Rahm Emanuel has shown a flair for theatrics over his years as a Democratic operative. His fancy dancing has been anything but delicate, however.
Obama Offers Rahm Emanuel Job of White House Chief of Staff
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
Emanuel to be Obama's chief of staff | America Decides 2008 | Jerusalem Post
Emanuel to be Obama's chief of staff | America Decides 2008 | Jerusalem Post
jpost.com — Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel, a key member of the Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives, has... accepted President-elect Barack Obama's call to serve him as chief of staff, party officials said on Thursday. Obama barely had time to ... (more) Emanuel to be Obama's chief of staff | America Decides ...
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Obama names Rahm Emanuel his chief of staff. So what does it mean?
The Reaction — ... , hard-nosed insider and aggressive partisan with White House experience. So what does his appointment mean? What does it signal with respect to the Obama presidency? ...

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