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03 Jan 2011 22:07

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Politics: Obama’s eyeing William Daley … possibly for Rahm’s old spot?

So Rahm’s probably gonna be mayor of Chicago, replacing Richard Daley. What does Obama do now? Well, he may be eyeing Richie’s brother William, a former commerce secretary. source

27 Sep 2010 22:44

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U.S.: Chicago’s next mayor? Rahm Emanuel probably leaving White House

  • We see nothing that will stop a run. But you don’t announce a campaign for mayor of Chicago in Washington, D.C. You leave and go home and finish your business there.
  • A White House staffer • Regarding Rahm Emanuel’s expected departure to make a run for mayor of Chicago. Come on, you knew it was coming, guys. The writing has been on the wall for a while. Emanuel is reportedly putting together his own team and making stuff happen. Emanuel will be missed – he’s the most-well-known figure in Obama’s staff and the brother of Jeremy Piven … kinda. source

22 Sep 2010 19:55

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Politics: Rahm Emanuel, the next Chicago mayor? Take a number, buddy

  • positive If Rahm Emanuel were to leave the White House to run for mayor of Chicago, he has a decent chance of doing well.
  • negative Everybody and their brother is thinking of running for Mayor Daley’s seat, meaning it’d be a freaking huge fight. source