"In addition to hurling frequent profanities at people within the administration, Mr Emanuel has alienated many of Mr Obama’s closest outside supporters. At a meeting of Democratic groups last August, Mr Emanuel described liberals as “f***ing retards” after one suggested they mobilise resources on healthcare reform.
“We are treated as though we are children,” says the head of a large organisation that raised millions of dollars for Mr Obama’s campaign. “Our advice is never sought. We are only told: ‘This is the message, please get it out.’ I am not sure whether the president fully realises that when the chief of staff speaks, people assume he is speaking for the president.”
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Yikes.
I wonder if Plouffe would take the job? I'm not even sure what the C.o.S. job is, to be honest, but having read Plouffe's book, he's a smart guy, with a subtle approach and remarkable instincts. Yes, he's a political guy, not a policy guy, so maybe he is not the right choice.(?)
Of course, removing Rahm would allow for the opposition to say Obama is panicking or something.
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