11/07/2008

Is Obama Screwing His Base with Rahm Emanuel Selection?

More on Obama's new chief of staff.

I had really wanted to celebrate Barack Obama's remarkable victory for a day or so before becoming cynical again. I really did.

And yet, less than 24 hours after the first polls closed, the president-elect chose as his chief of staff -- perhaps the most powerful single position in any administration -- Rahm Emanuel, one of the most conservative Democratic members of Congress.

 

Is Obama Screwing His Base with Rahm Emanuel Selection?
Stephen Zunes, AlterNet

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