‘I Think He Would Be a Terrific Mayor’
- Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:12pm by
Meredith Jessup
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President Barack Obama offered his personal endorsement for a possible mayoral run from his acting chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.
During an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos this morning, the president signaled his support for Emanuel’s future political aspirations, but said not to expect a final decision until after the Nov. 2 midterm elections.
During the “Good Morning America” interview, Stephanopoulos asked Obama about his vote. “You’re still a voter in Chicago. If he wants to run for mayor, does he do it with your blessing and your vote?”
“I think he would be an excellent mayor. He is an excellent chief of staff,” Obama replied. ”I think right now, as long as he is in the White House, he is critically focused on making sure that we’re creating jobs for families around the country and rebuilding our economy. And, you know, the one thing I’ve always been impressed with about Rahm is that when he has a job to do, he focuses on the job in front of him. And so, my expectation is he would make a decision after these midterm elections. He knows that we’ve got a lot of work to do. But I think he would be a terrific mayor.”
“Well, that seems like an endorsement from the president,” Stephanopoulos responded.
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Comments (41)
pinnybogg
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 12:14amI would so love to see him run and LOOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »BigWes
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 12:04amIf Chicago wants him that’s their problem..
Report Post »rolandg79
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:03pmlol couldnt handle the stress .proves WEAK leadership
Report Post »farmgirl01
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:22pmIs rahm emanuel not a muslim too? the name sounds like it….just what we need! another muslim in office.
Report Post »Hobnob
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:19pmI think what he’s really trying to saying is, “get him another job so he stops telling me what to do”.
Report Post »No More
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 9:51pmLets see….who do we need to set up slush funds, do the bidding for the corrupt union bosses, and never let a “good crisis go to waste” , who can stuff thier pockets faster than a speeding bullet? I know……SUPER RON.
Report Post »ruth
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 9:29pmit will be a cold day in h—
Report Post »Mahna Mahna
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 9:20pmDoesn’t he actually have to win the election first? Oh wait, they fix elections in Chicago. Never mind.
Report Post »just a thought2
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 8:33pmI heard that he might not be eligible because he’s house is being rented, and he’s not a permanent resident, same issue Hilary had I think.
Report Post »ammon_arms
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 8:05pmAt least we know who Rahm is. I’m interested to know the background that caused Daley to call it quits. Was he nudged by one of Rahm’s cronies? Methinks yes.
Report Post »nana24
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 2:47amYou must move over to give someone else a chance. Nudge, nudge.
Report Post »derekcrane
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 7:52pmDropping a 100 meg bomb on Chicago would do more good for the city than electing this corrupt Dumbo as mayor.
Report Post »Hobnob
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 7:47pmWhere are the non-goverment jobs that have been created?
Report Post »BoilitDown
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 7:43pmEven if I didn‘t know about Emanuel’s shady dealings, questionable associations and thuggish strong arm tactics, an endorsement from Obama would convince me to campaign against him.
Report Post »We need to wipe out corruption in Illinois, not invite more of the same.
We don’t need another convicted politician marked up agianst us.
SheriS
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 7:38pmIf you think Chicago is corrupt with the current Mayor, well Rahm would be ten times worse! He has been trained by the master of collusion, POTUS! If the the residents of Chitown vote for this whacko, they deserve what they get!
Report Post »georgeblack
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 7:22pm‘I THINK HE WOULD BE A TERRIFIC MAYOR’: ’nuff said he will be a complete looser. Carrying on the Obama tradition!
Report Post »dmyze
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 7:15pmI think he would fit right in with corrupt Chicago politics!
Report Post »sAdam85
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:58pmLiving in chicago, I wouldn’t be surprised if this idiot was elected, then again I will be out of here soon
Report Post »PinkIris
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 7:21pmIsn’t it a waste of money to have elections in Chicago? Just ask the Democrats who should be Mayor and swear him/her in.
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 7:46pmMaybe Blago could hold the bible for him.
Report Post »BeHeardAmerica
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:56pmHeck I think Obama would be a outstanding Mayor for Chicago, go go we don’t need ya!
Report Post »Sheepdog911
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:49pmNice analysis Barry. You missed on every point, and proved you really can’t think:
Report Post »“I think he would be an excellent mayor. He is an excellent chief of staff,” Obama replied. ”I think right now, as long as he is in the White House, he is critically focused on making sure that we’re creating jobs for families around the country and rebuilding our economy. And, you know, the one thing I’ve always been impressed with about Rahm is that when he has a job to do, he focuses on the job in front of him. And so, my expectation is he would make a decision after these midterm elections. He knows that we’ve got a lot of work to do. But I think he would be a terrific mayor.”
Sunnyr
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:33pmChicago might be the only place in America where Obozo’s endorsement carries any weight. After all, they all crawled out of the same Cesspool of Corruption with their little Rules for Radicals handbook.
Report Post »rnkathyrn
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:53pmPerfect.
Report Post »Rubicon
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 9:12pmHahaha, so true.
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:17pmGood old Barry is LOSING traction REAL fast in Chicago too.. and Rahm being in the spot light in D.C. and bullying people has NOT gone unnoticed in IL and in Chicago.. those who didn’t know of Rahm before are well aware of him now.. AND THEY DON’T LIKE HIM.. I forget what Obama‘s poll reading are in IL but they are so low he most likely WOULDN’T carry the state if he was running today..
Report Post »The Good Source 101
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:27pmCrime Inc. In the place we expect it….. Chicago, not the White House. Slowly all these criminals from obamas administation will start getting out of office into Crime Inc. tolerant positions.
Report Post »Maybe the GEESE Know More than the BEES Know
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:27pmgross
Report Post »greg755
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:26pmYep he would make a fine TYPICAL SLEEZY Chicago Mayor…
Report Post »lastmanstandin
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:26pmJust what we need another crimminal running one of America’s major cities. GREAT!
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:54pmDitto!
Report Post »lastmanstandin
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 6:25pmJust what we need another crimminal running one of our major US cities.
Report Post »1911
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:25pmwell he will fit right in there ,,,, a broken , in debt corrupt union town , with Rahm Capone in charge
Report Post »annarondac
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 6:01amBetter than in Washington
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