Rahm Emanuel

Democrats Praise Barack Obama's Selection of Rahm Emanuel as Chief of Staff

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - November 7, 2008

Emanuel is praised for toughness but criticized by GOP as too partisan. more >>

In Their Own Words: President-Elect Obama and Rahm Emanuel

Nation & World - November 6, 2008

"No one I know is better at getting things done than Rahm Emanuel," says Obama. more >>

My Favorite Rahm Emanuel Story

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 6, 2008

There are a lot of Rahm Emanuel stories around town. Here's one of them. more >>

Is Debbie Wasserman Schultz the New 'Speaker In Waiting'?

By Nikki Schwab and Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 5, 2008

If Obama snares Rep. Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff, someone will move up in the House leadership. more >>

How Will Obama Build His Administration?

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - November 5, 2008

President-elect looks for Washington experience and established reputations. more >>

Obama Eyes Rahm Emanuel, John Kerry for Cabinet Positions

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 4, 2008

If victorious, Obama plans to quickly name his chief of staff, secretary of state, and treasury boss. more >>

Rahm Emanuel: Protect Workers or Globalization Dies

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - April 8, 2008

The Illinois congressman is one of many Democrats pushing for a “new New Deal” more >>

Brief Bipartisanship on the Hill

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - December 5, 2007

Awards ceremony for a former speaker teaches a lesson on political civility. more >>

What a time to be Rahm Emanuel

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 22, 2007

Seriously, folks, is it great being Rep. Rahm Emanuel or what? Best known for working to get Democrats back in control of the House in 2006 and a good bet to be speaker one day, the Chicagoan is the subject of a book and now two men's fashion magazines. more >>

'Know Thy Enemy' Is the GOP Motto

Washington Whispers - August 5, 2007

Rising House Democratic leader Rep. Rahm Emanuel is one tough political battler, and now the Republican leading the charge to return the GOP to power in the House wants his side to know just how formidable the opposition can be. more >>

In Rahm's Gift Bag: Dead Fish and Eli's

Washington Whispers - April 29, 2007

When you hail from the town Al Capone made famous and play politics as aggressively as Chicago's old Mayor Richard Daley, then you've got to have a bag of tricks and treats for most every occasion. That's certainly the case of Rep. more >>