After a number of years of being Barack Obama’s enforcer, and years before that working at the Clinton White House, Rahm Emanuel has been named WH Chief of staff, and we find that John Podesta has been running things for Obama for several months. This from the Dallas Morning News this morning. [1]
The one thing, however, missing in all the articles on the topic is how this loading up of the usual Democrat suspects, represents ‘change’. Its’ a point the paper notes:
Mr. Emanuel’s taste for bare-knuckle politics is a stark contrast to the next president’s image as a conciliator, but an ability to bang heads can help maintain internal discipline.
In 2006, Mr. Emanuel led the Democrats’ House campaign effort that ousted Republicans from power after a dozen years. Colleagues elevated him to the fourth-ranking leadership slot. His penchant for profanity is legendary, as his ability to multitask, a skill he put to good use as a political and policy adviser in the Clinton White House
“He is as smart as a fox and tough as nails, and is one of the savviest political minds that I have ever known,” said Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco. “I have no doubt that he is smart enough to adjust to the culture of an Obama operation.”
“Rahm Emanuel stands for everything that Obama was saying is wrong with Washington, but he’s very competent,” said Mr. Edwards, the former congressman.
Meet the new boss…. same as the old boss.