Emanuel shortly to leave the White House

There has been lots of speculation over the future of Emanuel. A new Chief of Staff could be needed, as Rahm is leaving his post. He can be leaving the White House running for mayor of Chicago. The current mayor is finishing out his term and will not seek reelection. The chance was brought up the second Daley announced it, as Rahm is recognized to want the spot.

Rahm gathered and was gone

Speculation of Rahm Emanuel leaving his post for the upcoming Chicago mayor election has been rampant for weeks. 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. The White House should be giving an official announcement quite shortly on this, claims the Washington Post. The issue is something President Obama is going to need to discuss. He could be doing a later press conference for this reason. 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 shortly.

Labeling it a Daley

This year surprising news came as Chicago Mayor Richard Daley decided not to run again. After his current term expires, he will retire. Daley thinks it is time to move on, claims the NY 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. The elder Daley served in the post from 1955 to 1976, and passed away while in office. In 1989, Daley junior was elected to be the mayor. He has been in that position since then. For the last 55 years, a Daley has been at the helm of Chicago for all but 11 of them.

Rahm really wants to be mayor

Emanuel has desired the position for a when, and has made it clear. The city has been very 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