Let’s try this again… Breaking:

Filed in National by on November 6, 2008

Rahm Emanuel is Obama’s Chief of Staff.
Update: David Axelrod named  Senior Adviser in the White House.

Robert Gibbs is also likely to join Obama’s White House as Press Secretary

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  1. Anyone who wants to know what Obama ‘bought’ for Hillary and Bill’s campaigning’? I say
    1). the FISA vote
    2). Rahm Emanuel:
    As stated on the main blog, Rahm and his cronies are at the heart of the current cave in on Iraq!

    Of course, there is also Reid and Pelosi and the others who have literally been the ones in the news. But, lets look behind the scenes, shall we?

    The following is background information from the last election courtesy of the intrepid inside investigative reporter, Wayne Madsen:

    November 13, 2006 — ELECTION POST-MORTEM. WE COULD HAVE DONE BETTER, MUCH BETTER.

    Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) chairman, Israeli Defense Force vet, and ballet dancer Rep. Rahm Emanuel of Illinois withheld campaign financing from several Democratic House candidates who were running on platforms that were not “vetted” and approved by his coterie of the Democratic leadership. The withholding of funds by Emanuel has been reported to WMR by unsuccessful Democratic House candidates across the country. The Emanuel strategy was at loggerheads with that of Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean whose strategy was to fight a 50 state campaign against the GOP with support for all Democrats.

    http://www.samsedershow.com/node/262

    Just sayin’.

  2. Nancy Willing says:

    Great, once again I am spamvilled.

    Try this:

    Rahm is a Hillary/Bill nod. A DLCer of the worst Carperean order….Sam Seder weighs in on the first google rising:

    As stated on the main blog, Rahm and his cronies are at the heart of the current cave in on Iraq!

    Of course, there is also Reid and Pelosi and the others who have literally been the ones in the news. But, lets look behind the scenes, shall we?

    The following is background information from the last election courtesy of the intrepid inside investigative reporter, Wayne Madsen:

    November 13, 2006 — ELECTION POST-MORTEM. WE COULD HAVE DONE BETTER, MUCH BETTER.

    Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) chairman, Israeli Defense Force vet, and ballet dancer Rep. Rahm Emanuel of Illinois withheld campaign financing from several Democratic House candidates who were running on platforms that were not “vetted” and approved by his coterie of the Democratic leadership. The withholding of funds by Emanuel has been reported to WMR by unsuccessful Democratic House candidates across the country. The Emanuel strategy was at loggerheads with that of Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean whose strategy was to fight a 50 state campaign against the GOP with support for all Democrats.

    http://www.samsedershow.com/node/262

  3. Unstable Isotope says:

    Clueless Republicans tend to make me sad, though sometimes they’re funny.

    I’m not sure what I think about Emmanuel as chief of staff. Perhaps a pitbull is what you need in that job.

  4. pandora says:

    J, that blog is nuts. The other day Sharon was saying that if anyone complains about anything she was going to say, “Did you vote for Obama? Well then, it’s your fault.”

    Gotta love the disconnect. 9/11, Iraq mess, economy, etc. = not Bush’s fault. Anything that happens in the next 4 years = Obama’s fault. Idiots.

    UI, I’m okay with Emanuel. I think he possesses the skill set for Chief of Staff – which is pretty much making sure Obama’s wishes are carried out.

  5. cassandra_m says:

    I love how they are defending the investor class while being completely clueless on why the markets are currently rising and falling — as in horrific new jobless numbers. very bad news from retailers today, and lots of data about widespread economic weakness (the kind of data one makes investment decisions on) while wanking on about how Obama is causing the markets to tank.

    The kind of concern-trolling that is the mark of aspirants to the investor class, not folks with any money in the game.

  6. kilroy says:

    Earth to DL ! Delaware State Budget predicted to have 130 million dollar shortfall!

    I’ve eaten my Crow! Will you people hurry up and eat your cake because Delaware needs us not Washington! LOL

  7. anonone says:

    “In contrast to Obama’s collegial style and that of his top campaign advisers, Emanuel is known as a foul-mouthed practitioner of brass-knuckled politics who relishes both conflict and publicity. He once mailed a dead fish to a political foe.”

    Sweet. Obama’s got himself an enforcer. Now that is change I can believe in.

  8. Miscreant says:

    “Sweet. Obama’s got himself an enforcer. Now that is change I can believe in.”

    Already he’s demonstrating his profound leadership skills by appointing another Washington insider to perform those duties for which he lacks the experience, and balls, to do.

    Yes, yes, yes, I’m a bitter racist. Now that we have that out of the way…

  9. cassandra_m says:

    Well I’m glad we’ve got that out of the way — apparently Obama is supposed to all the jobs in the Executive himself.

    Pity BushCo wasn’t held to that standard.

  10. Gharmon says:

    Next on breaking….recount in the 29th state RD, Thornburg has actually won….

  11. Joanne Christian says:

    DL please confirm…DL please confirm….come in DL….

  12. pandora says:

    Joanne,

    Dave Burris is reporting this at Delaware Politics. He has not confirmed – promises to do so in the morning.

    http://www.delawaretalkradio.com/delawarepolitics/breaking-thornburg-wins/

  13. Gharmon says:

    there was a miscount with the absentee ballots…

  14. Joanne Christian says:

    I told ’em to wear gloves not mittens…..Thanks DL

  15. kilroy says:

    Joanne Christian
    “DL please confirm…DL please confirm….come in DL….”

    I think I figured it out! They are focusing on what’s going on in Washington because the reality of what’s going on in Delaware hits too
    close to the D’s aka Ruth Ann Bush Minner. Our public schools are going to take another give back hit! Maybe I should scan in the Consolidated Grant and instead of playing Where’s Waldo we can play what happen to the Extra-Time funding!

    Breaking News tomorrow might be the day the Obama’s decided on a dog!

    Miscreant
    “Yes, yes, yes, I’m a bitter racist. Now that we have that out of the way…”

    So does this mean the Obama’s are getting a Pit-bull ?

    Hey Jason, the feds are cutting Title V funding ! What are we going to do? Also, I hear the Feds are renaming Title 1 back to Chapter 1 ! What’s your opinion!

    OMG! Jack Marell is going to appoint Ted Blunt to Val’s position at DOE. Ron Huston is moving up to Delaware Secretary of State. Pika is going to be the new Delaware GOP chairperson!

    OMG, Article X of the Delaware Sate Constitution has been eliminated!

    Minner smokes pot from a 4 foot Bong!

    Come on guys, I voted for Obama! finish your cake we have work to do here in Delaware.

    Matt Denn supports Delaware Sales Tax!

    Which Red Clay School Board member is a drag queen?

    Joe Biden’s dog ate his Viagra!

    Ready for this LOL, Kilory is going to be Markell’s Information Officer.

    Christine O’Donnell is having Mike Matthews baby and they are going to name it , Jesus!

    Alright I’ll stop playing! Did you hear Elton John was gay?

  16. jason330 says:

    kilroy is going rogue.

  17. Liz says:

    Rahm Emanuel an Israelie Firster, served in Israelie army and a door knocking AIPAC member…yeah thats change we can believe in.

  18. Al Mascitti says:

    Mis: Exactly right. I’m not sure you agree, but I think it’s not a bad thing.

  19. liberalgeek says:

    WooHoo! Liz doesn’t like it. A sure sign of success!

  20. kilroy says:

    jason330
    “Off topic:”

    I know but sooner or later you’ll need to engage what’s going on in Delaware.

    So, can you give us some names as candidates for Jack Markell’s cabinet?