Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of buzz concerning a member of the White House team. Specifically, it has been about Emanuel. A new Chief of Staff could be needed, as Rahm is leaving his post. Emanuel is running for Mayor of Chicago. The current mayor is finishing out his term and will not seek reelection. The job has been desired by Emanuel for a when, and it was a strong possibility the moment Daley announced he would not run again.
A quick departure from Rahm
Speculation of Rahm Emanuel leaving his post for the upcoming Chicago mayor election has been rampant for weeks. There is nevertheless no news on an official running. There were reports from D.C. saying otherwise. This would indicate he is running officially. The White House should be giving an official announcement quite soon on this, says the Washington Post. A press conference will be held where President Obama addresses the issue. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs confirmed that you will find personnel changes that can be discussed in a press conference in the White House soon.
It’s a Daley now
This year surprising news came as Chicago Mayor Richard Daley decided not to run again. He plans on retiring following the term he is in. According to the New York Times, Daley decided that the time was right to get out of it all behind. His retirement is the end of a Chicago dynasty. Chicago had his father, named Daley also, as a mayor for a while. He was mayor for longer than most. Daley’s father was in his post until he perished meaning he served from 1995 to 1976. The younger Mayor Daley was elected in 1989, and has been the mayor ever since. For the last 55 years, a Daley has been at the helm of Chicago for all however 11 of them.
Job desired by Rahm
Rahm Emanuel has wanted the placement for a when, and has made it clear. Chicago is a Democrat stronghold, and for the firebrand Emanuel, it may be a good fit.
Articles cited
Washington Post
washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/30/AR2010093004061.html
NY Times
nytimes.com/2010/09/08/us/politics/08daley.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1
