President-elect Barack Obama tapped U.S. Cong. Rahm Emanuel shortly after winning the Nov. 4 election, to be the White House Chief of Staff. Emanuel’s political career spans two decades and includes work on Paul Simon’s 1984 election to the U.
President-elect Barack Obama tapped U.S. Cong. Rahm Emanuel shortly after winning the Nov. 4 election to be the White House Chief of Staff. Emanuel’s political career spans two decades and includes work on Paul Simon’s 1984 election to the U.S. Senate and senior advisor and chief fundraiser for Mayor Richard M. Daley.
A Democrat who represents the 5th Congressional District, Emanuel served as a senior advisor to former President Bill Clinton. In January 2007, he became the 4th highest ranking Member of the House Democratic Leadership after being elected to serve as Democratic Caucus Chair. Critics of Emanuel point to his scathing tongue and heavy-handedness in politics. After reportedly considering the impact on his family, which includes his wife and three children, Emanuel accepted the Chief of Staff post.
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