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First Posted: 11-17-08 10:32 AM   |   Updated: 12-18-08 05:12 AM

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School of Communication professor David Zarefsky acknowledged the word "ruthless" has been used to describe his former student Rahm Emanuel.

It's probably a good thing, Zarefsky said.

"I think it can be applied to him in a positive sense because he's just very determined to achieve his goals," he said.

Chicago Congressman and Northwestern alumnus Rahm Emanuel recently accepted an offer from president-elect Barack Obama to serve as his White House chief of staff. Emanuel, who received a master's degree in speech and communication from NU in 1985, served as a top adviser to President Bill Clinton prior to running for congressional office.


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School of Communication professor David Zarefsky acknowledged the word "ruthless" has been used to describe his former student Rahm Emanuel. It's probably a good thing, Zarefsky said. "I think it c...
School of Communication professor David Zarefsky acknowledged the word "ruthless" has been used to describe his former student Rahm Emanuel. It's probably a good thing, Zarefsky said. "I think it c...
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- RedDogBear I'm a Fan of RedDogBear 66 fans permalink
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I don't usually make frivolous comments but can't help this one, it occurs to me every time I see a picture of Rahm Emanuel and especially this one. Have to get this off my chest so it stops bugging me. Is it me or does Rahm look like a slightly older version of Ryan from The Office?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:24 PM on 11/17/2008
- Ardilla I'm a Fan of Ardilla permalink

Sure, add some hair product and I could see it...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:14 AM on 11/18/2008
- eirikwolf I'm a Fan of eirikwolf permalink

Actually he reminds me of Dr. Bashir from Deep Space 9.. :P

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:59 AM on 11/19/2008
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