Emanuel makes headlines, but this time not for cussing somebody out. Soon, Obama will need a new Chief of Staff as Rahm Emanuel is leaving for greener pastures. He will be leaving the White House running for mayor of Chicago. Current Mayor Richard Daley is retiring at the end of this term. The possibility was brought up the second Daley announced it, as Rahm is recognized to want the spot.
Rahm towards the hillsides
Many have seen and heard the rumors about Rahm Emanuel leaving his position. He was expected to become part of the Chicago mayor election. Nobody has heard if he is running for sure yet. It nevertheless isn't official. However, there are numerous reports coming from Washington D.C. that he is. According to the Washington Post, an official announcement is due out soon from the White House. President Obama will address the issue in a later press conference. There has been an announcement that there will be a press conference in the White House within the near future as a result of personnel changes, and this originated from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.
Labeling it a Daley
This year surprising news came as Chicago Mayor Richard Daley decided not to run again. He plans on retiring after the term he is in. Daley thinks it is time to move on, says the New York Times. His retirement is the end of a Chicago dynasty. His father, also named Richard Daley, was also a long time Democratic mayor of Chicago. From 1995 to 1976, Daley's father was the mayor. He wasn't willing to quit until he perished in 1976. The younger Mayor Daley was elected in 1989, and has been the mayor ever since. Except for 11 years, within the last 55 years Daley's are charge of Chicago as mayor.
Rahm hoping to get the job
Rahm Emanuel has wanted the position for a when, and has made it clear. The city has been really democrat for a long time. That means Emanuel may just be the person the city needs.
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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
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