Rahm Emanuel's latest gaffe points to larger issues

Los Angeles Times by Peter Nicholas, Christi Parsons | Feb. 4, 2010 (Opinion)
He's apologized for using the word 'retarded,' but Obama's chief of staff, once seen as the perfect strategist for the job, has become a target of criticism as the White House's agenda lags.

He's apologized for using the word 'retarded,' but President Obama's chief of staff, once seen as the perfect strategist for the job, has become a target of criticism as the White House's agenda lags. Full Story »

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 by Chris Finnie - Feb. 5, 2010

Anybody who hasn't noticed that Emanuel is far less than a "perfect" strategist simply hasn't been paying attention. Or as these writers clearly have, they bought Rahm's own self promotion. It's what he's really good at. He had little to do with the House wins in 2006. And anybody who bothered to check the candidates he recruited and backed would know that. About three quarters of them lost. But, like so many pieces of conventional wisdom, this one gets repeated over and over again. And journalists who should know better never bother to check it out.

As far as their main contention goes, I'd have to agree. Emanuel has failed to advance Obama's agenda. He has incurred the wrath of liberals who see him as far to willing to give in to big business interests. His abrasive style has annoyed many more than just Mrs. Palin. And his frequent pronouncements are often at odds with those of his boss. Clearly, the White House chief of staff is not on board with the president's agenda. It's hardly surprising the results have not been better ... More »

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