Obama's chief of staff plans to run for mayor of Chicago.
Rahm Emanuel plans to announce Friday he's stepping down as President Obama's chief of staff in order to run for mayor of Chicago, The New York Times reported.From The New York Times:
President Obama will give his chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, a send-off Friday as Mr. Emanuel officially announces his departure from the West Wing to run for mayor of Chicago, officials familiar with the decision said. ...
Mr. Obama plans to name Pete Rouse, a senior adviser, to replace Mr. Emanuel, two officials confirmed. Mr. Rouse has been at the president’s side since Mr. Obama arrived in Washington nearly six years ago as a senator, serving as his chief of staff.
» Read the full story: Emanuel to Depart White House for Chicago Mayoral Bid [The New York Times]
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