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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 ...
Joe Biden's Chief of Staff Stepping Down: Another High-Level Obama Vacancy to Fill
By Lynn Sweet - Politics DailyThe Obama White House at midterm has another high-level vacancy to fill as of Tuesday, when Vice President Biden announced the departure of Chief of Staff Ron Klain, who will step down later this month. "For 25 years, Ron Klain has been my friend and adviser," Biden said in a statement. "As my chief of staff in the White House, Ron has done an exceptional job of building my team, implementing my direction on top priorities, and providing invaluable counsel. He has also played a key role in establishing the strong, positive relationship that exists between my staff and the President's team. I ...
William Daley at Top of Obama's List for White House Chief of Staff
By not in system - AOL NewsThe Obama White House is considering William Daley as the new chief of staff, but no final decisions have been made, and interim chief of staff Peter Rouse still has not finalized whether he wants to stay. ...
William Daley at Top of Obama List for White House Chief of Staff
By Lynn Sweet - Politics DailyThe Obama White House is considering William Daley as the new chief of staff, but no final decisions have been made, and interim chief of staff Peter Rouse still has not finalized whether he wants to stay. Daley, who lives in Chicago, is Midwest chairman for New York-based J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. and is the bank's head of corporate responsibility. He is also the brother of Mayor Richard M. Daley and a close friend and mentor to former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. After Mayor Daley announced he was not seeking another term, Emanuel left the Obama White House in October to ...
It's Official: Rahm Emanuel Departs White House; Peter Rouse Is Interim Chief of Staff
By Alex Wagner - Politics DailyIn a warm, emotional address in the East Room of the White House on Friday, President Obama announced the departure of his chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, who is relocating to Chicago in advance of a presumed bid to run for mayor. In his place, the president named senior adviser Pete Rouse, who will act as interim chief of staff until a permanent replacement is found -- though the administration is not ruling out the possibility that Rouse could be that person. Emanuel's departure had been discussed in Washington circles for weeks now, following the announcement that longtime Chicago Mayor ...
Rahm Emanuel Poised to Run for Chicago Mayor; Peter Rouse to Take Reins on Interim Basis?
By Lynn Sweet - Politics DailyRahm Emanuel, the White House chief of staff, is all but certain to run for mayor of Chicago and could be exiting the White House as soon as Friday. White House Senior Adviser Peter Rouse is likely to be tapped as interim chief of staff, but no final decisions have been made. A source close to Emanuel told Politics Daily: "Rahm is nearing a decision on whether to leave the White House and explore a run for mayor of Chicago; an announcement could come as early as Friday. Because of family considerations, no final decision has been made." When Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley made his surprise ...
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