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Why Obama Chose Businessman William Daley as His Chief of Staff
By Lynn Sweet - Politics DailyPresident Obama picked former Commerce Secretary William Daley to be his new chief of staff on Thursday, bringing on board a businessman with vast political experience at a time Obama is preparing to launch his re-election bid and improve relations with the corporate community. Though the president and Daley have known each for years from Chicago politics, Obama's quick rise from the Illinois State Senate to the White House had little to do with Daley or his brother, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. Daley has never been part of Obama's inner personal circle -- considered a plus because he can ...
William Daley: 5 Facts About Obama's New Chief of Staff
By Mary Phillips-Sandy - AOL NewsThe rumors were true: Administration sources say William Daley will serve as President Barack Obama's next chief of staff. Interim chief of staff Pete Rouse has filled the position since October, when Rahm Emanuel left the White House to run for mayor of Chicago. The chief of staff is arguably one of the most powerful positions in Washington, since the role involves direct participation in presidential decision-making and negotiations. Other high-level responsibilities include coordination of Executive Office staff, advising the president and acting as a gatekeeper to the Oval Office. So who ...
Rahm Emanuel's Legacy Role in Obama White House
By Lynn Sweet - Politics DailyPresident Obama gave Rahm Emanuel a sentimental send off Friday, passing the White House chief of staff baton to Pete Rouse on an interim basis while Emanuel returns to Chicago to run for mayor, leaving behind his legacy role as tactician-in-chief. "Obviously, these two gentlemen have slightly different styles," Obama said, chuckling because he knew the depth of the understatement he was making. In Washington, Emanuel is a colorful, larger-than-life, A-list political celebrity; Rouse blends in with everyone else and, as Obama said, has "never seen a microphone of a TV camera he likes." While ...
Rahm Steps Down at White House; Rouse Is In
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(Oct. 1) -- Now that President Obama has made it official and Rahm Emanuel has left the White House to run for mayor of Chicago, all eyes have turned to interim Chief of Staff Pete Rouse, who is known as "a fixer" for his quiet, get-things-done style. ...
Rouse in the Spotlight as Emanuel Steps Aside
By not in system - AOL News(Oct. 1) -- With President Obama set to announce this morning that Rahm Emanuel will step down as White House chief of staff to run for mayor of Chicago, all eyes will turn to senior adviser Pete Rouse, who is expected to step in on at least an interim basis. Rouse, a longtime aide to former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (another person mentioned as a possible replacement for Emanuel) is part of the president's inner sanctum. He has been an Obama hand since the president's tenure as a senator from Illinois. He joined then-Sen. Obama's office in 2004, after Daschle lost his seat to John ...
Rouse Now in the Spotlight as Emanuel Steps Aside
By not in system - AOL NewsWASHINGTON (Oct. 1) -- President Barack Obama is making official what has been clear for days: Rahm Emanuel, the relentless enforcer of his agenda as White House chief of staff, is resigning. The job Emanuel wants now is mayor of Chicago, where his next fierce political fight awaits. What Emanuel leaves behind is more than a staff job. It is the most demanding and influential position in the White House - save for Obama's. The person who holds it is entrusted to shape the president's thinking, prioritize his time, manage scores of egos and issues and keep the White House focused on its ...
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