"Mr. Emanuel is arguably the second most powerful man in the country and, just a few days into his tenure, already one of the highest-profile chiefs of staff in recent memory... In recent months, he has played a critical role in the selection and courtship of nearly every cabinet member and key White House staff member."
"He has exerted influence on countless decisions; in meetings, administration officials say, Mr. Obama often allows him to speak first and last."
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Who's in charge here?
Today's must read on the Obama administration is this story on Rahm Emanuel in the N.Y. Times. Money quote:
