Veteran Illinois politician Rahm Emanuel - long known as one of toughest men in American politics - has stepped down from his powerful position as White House chief of staff, President Obama announced Friday.
Emanuel has been temporarily replaced by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Pete Rouse while Obama searches for a long-term replacement.
Emanuel, who held a Chicago congressional seat for six years, is widely expected to run for mayor of his hometown.
The move has been anticipated since Chicago Mayor Richard Daley recently decided not to run for re-election.
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Nice to see him go.Personally I don't think Chicago is far enough.How about trying Iran! And by the way,send Holder with him after he gets investigated and ousted from the Dept.of Injustice.
Buh-bye
Who said he would even win. Another reason why Obama was a poor presidential choice he can't even choose a cabinet that's reliable
Check out this video on YouTube:
I believe it is a 24/7 job. It burns people out Quickly. Bush I believe had more of a revolving door than President Obama.
Obama will just appoint someone equally worthless. better chicago than providence. good riddance
Great! I live in the Chicago area. Now I have to be stuck with this moron calling all the shots??? Like the inner city of Chicago isn't already a haven for filth as it is??
Yeah. why would he want to come back and clean up his city. With the drop out rate, the crime, and the debt chicago is in, I guess he wants more chicago people to be educated, stope out some crime, and get Chicago in the black. Something the Mayor for 20 years hasn't worked for them. Be adventurous and try something new. Someone who can get something done and not be afraid to go flip the bird with his other finger.
i'm personally sad 2 see him go!He was & is needed 2 fight against Obama agianst the haters this administration has on adaily basis.. his toughness may have been critized but i think that's was his best quality! good luck Mr Emanuel!
pretty sudden. couldnt last two years. friends with the president what are his chances of winning.
He's kinda cute isn't he!