Obama Chief of Staff

Good News: Lew Foes Few

Jim Jaffe | Posted 03.11.2012

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Jim Jaffe

It would be hard to find a Washington political insider with greater power and fewer enemies than Jack Lew, who's moving over from the OMB directorship, which he's occupied twice, to become the White House chief of staff.

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Jennifer Bendery

Obama Chief Of Staff Resigning

HuffingtonPost.com | Jennifer Bendery | Posted 03.10.2012

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WASHINGTON -- In a significant shakeup at the White House, President Barack Obama announced Monday that William Daley is resigning as his chief of sta...

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Sam Stein

White House Staff Shakeup Designed To Improve Relations On The Hill

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 01.09.2012

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WASHINGTON -- The elevation of senior adviser Pete Rouse into a chief-of-staff like role inside the Obama administration was driven, in large part, by...

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Jennifer Bendery

Longing For Rahm: Democrats Still Adjusting To Life With Bill Daley

HuffingtonPost.com | Jennifer Bendery | Posted 11.15.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Ask a congressional Democrat about the job Bill Daley is doing as President Barack Obama's chief of staff, and chances are you'll be met...

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The Bill Daley Problem

Simon Johnson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Simon Johnson

Simon Johnson is the co-author of 13 Bankers, out in paperback on Monday. Bill Daley, President Obama's newly appointed chief of staff, is an experie...

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Obama Sets Mission For New Team: Accelerate Economic Growth

AP | JIM KUHNHENN | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — His presidency tied to the fate of the economy, Barack Obama is revamping his economic policy team and signaling cooperation to asc...

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The Revolving Door Shouldn't Spin Again for William Daley

Paul Blumenthal | Posted 05.25.2011

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Paul Blumenthal

Obama once told a meeting of bankers that he was "the only thing standing between you and the pitchforks." Picking Daley sends the message that pitchforks ("normal people") matter less than the uber-wealthy.

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WATCH: Sam Stein Explains Why Obama May Pick Bill Daley With An Eye Toward 2012

Huff TV | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sam Stein dropped by the "Rachel Maddow" show on Tuesday to talk with guest host Chris Hayes about a hot prospect for Barack Obama's next chief of sta...

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Howard Fineman

Obama's New Chief Of Staff: The Final Candidates Emerge

HuffingtonPost.com | Howard Fineman | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is in what appears to be the final stages of choosing a new White House Chief of Staff from among the following c...

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William Daley Reportedly Being Considered By Obama To Be New Chief Of Staff

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 05.25.2011

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HONOLULU — President Barack Obama is considering naming former Commerce Secretary William Daley to a top White House job, possibly chief of staf...

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White House Chief Of Staff: Emanuel Out, Rouse In

AP | BEN FELLER | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday said a bittersweet goodbye to the energetic and fierce manager of his White House, chief of s...

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Sam Stein

Jim Messina Offers Glimpse Into White House Improvisation

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina made a rare public appearance on Wednesday, addressing throngs of progressive students at the Campus Pro...

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Rahm Emanuel: Obama's Chief Of Staff

AP/Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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For the latest news on the Obama cabinet, visit the Huffpo's Obama Cabinet Big News Page Visit the Rahm Emanuel Big News Page Read the Jeff Gat...

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Poll: Republicans Love Rahm Emanuel

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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A National Journal 'Congressional Insiders' poll finds that 93% of Republicans think Rahm Emanuel will be "an effective White House chief of staff." T...

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Jeffrey Goldberg on Emanuel: "Israeli Running the White House"

Richard Silverstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Richard Silverstein

Should American Jews feel more comfortable that Rahm Emanuel is "essentially an Israeli" and will therefore do Israel's bidding in the White House? This... doesn't make me more comfortable.

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Chicago Reporter: Emanuel Will Be Reviled By Dems

Washington Independent | Posted 05.25.2011

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In the days following his election, it has become clear that President-elect Barack Obama is bringing a little bit of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley's...

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Is Obama Screwing His Base with Rahm Emanuel Selection?

Stephen Zunes | Posted 05.25.2011

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Stephen Zunes

It is unclear how serious of a blow Obama's selection of Rahm Emanuel as Chief-of-Staff is to those who hoped that Obama might actually steer the country in a more progressive direction.

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Sam Stein

Emanuel's Ex-Boss: Rahm Is The Perfect SOB For The Job

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rahm Emanuel's boss in the Clinton White House praised his selection as Barack Obama's chief of staff, saying the congressman was enough of a son-of-a...

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Clinton: Rahm Emanuel Good Choice For Chief Of Staff

AP | ADAM GOLDMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in her first public appearance since former rival Barack Obama was elected president, praised his choice...

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Rahm Emanuel: Obama Chief Of Staff (SLIDESHOW)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Who is Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama's Chief of Staff? Check out HuffPost's slideshow for more information and read HuffPost's Rahm Emanuel BigNews Page....

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Why Rahm Is Right

Eric Schmeltzer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Eric Schmeltzer

Though I don't know Rahm Emanuel personally, I know those who deal with him. He's a ball-buster, to put it bluntly and, as Chief of Staff, can keep Democrats thinking long-term.

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Sam Stein

Obama Cabinet Predictions: Who Could Get Picked?

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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UPDATED on November 5 at 8:00 p.m. Even before Barack Obama's historic victory, Washington was abuzz over what a Democratic White House might resembl...

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Daschle for Chief of Staff?

Glenn Hurowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Glenn Hurowitz

Obama's got to ask himself as he considers Daschle for Chief of Staff -- does he want change and success or hypocrisy, capitulation and defeat?

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