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. President Obama will address the issue in a later press conference. Robert Gibbs is the White House Press Secretary. He announced that personnel changes have caused the White house to have to hold a press conference soon.
Just like Daley
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley decided earlier this year not to seek reelection next year. After his current term expires, he will retire. According to the NY Times, Daley decided that the time was right to get out of it all behind. Every person thinks his retirement could be the end of a dynasty. It can be the end of the Chicago dynasty that is expected. His father, also named Richard Daley, was also a long time Democratic mayor of Chicago. The elder Daley served within the post from 1955 to 1976, and passed away when in office. In 1989, Daley junior was elected to be the mayor. He has been in that position since then. For the last 55 years, a Daley has been at the helm of Chicago for all but 11 of them.
Job desired by Rahm
The job is something Rahm Emanuel has been pining for. He really wants the position. Chicago is a Democrat stronghold, and for the firebrand Emanuel, it may be a good fit.
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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
