Over the last few weeks, there has been lots of buzz concerning a member of the White House team. Specifically, it has been about Emanuel. Rahm Emanuel, the fiery White House Chief of Staff, is likely going to quit his post. Rahm wants a placement involving real power, and is running for Mayor of Chicago. Current Mayor Daley is retiring at the conclusion of this term. Rahm has been known to covet the job. Therefore, once the opportunity came up, people were talking over it.
Rahm left quickly
There are plenty of rumors out there saying that Rahm Emanuel is going to run for Chicago mayor after being in his position. . There were reports from D.C. saying otherwise. This would indicate he is running officially. According to the Washington Post, an official announcement is due out soon from the White House. A press conference could be held where President Obama addresses the issue. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs confirmed that you will find personnel changes that could be discussed in a press conference in the White House soon.
Calling it a Daley
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley decided earlier this year not to seek reelection next year. He plans on retiring following the term he is in. The NY Times reported on Daley. It said that Daley wants to move on to other things in his life. Everybody thinks his retirement will be the end of a dynasty. It will be the end of the Chicago dynasty that is expected. Chicago had his father, named Daley also, as a mayor for a when. He was mayor for longer than most. The elder Daley served within the post from 1955 to 1976, and perished when in office. In 1989, Daley junior was elected to be the mayor. He has been in that position since then. Except for 11 years, within the last 55 years Daley’s are charge of Chicago as mayor.
Rahm wants to be mayor
Rahm Emanuel is known to have wanted the job for some time. The city has been really democrat for a long time. That means Emanuel may just be the person the city needs.
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
