Report: Obama May Appoint William Daley to Top Post in White House Shake-Up
- Posted on January 3, 2011 at 5:23pm by
Meredith Jessup
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Once again, Chicago’s politically influential Daley family may soon be spreading its political influence to Washington. President Barack Obama is reportedly mulling over appointing William Daley, a JPMorgan Chase & Co. executive, former U.S. Commerce Secretary and younger brother of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, to a senior White House staff position, possibly even as his chief of staff, Bloomberg reports.
According to unnamed sources, the decision to recruit from within Obama’s own Chicago political sphere is not confirmed, but it is a move that would bring a political and business veteran into the administration as he enters the second half of his term. In addition, Bloomberg notes that Daley could be a pivotal figure in helping President Obama navigate through potential political stand-offs with the Republican majority-led House of Representatives this year.
Adding to the speculation, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs has declined to comment on “personnel speculation.”
In addition to continuing his search for a permanent replacement for former chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, the president will also be looking for a new head of the National Economic Council to replace outgoing Lawrence Summers. On the short-list for that position is Gene Sperling, a counselor to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner who doesn’t have strong ties to the business community.
Yale University President Richard Levin and Roger Altman, the founder of Evercore Partners Inc., are also reportedly under consideration for that Summers’ post as well.
But these senior level positions may not be the only ones to go through a post-midterm shakeup. Senior advisor David Axelrod is expected to leave the administration after Obama’s upcoming State of the Union speech and former campaign manager David Plouffe is expected to be added to the team.
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Comments (83)
loveoursoldiers
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:55pmThere is still the unknown in any plan. So the best laid plans……
Report Post »I don’t know what it could be that derails this scam/coup.. but it seems likely that someone like DEEPTHROAT may provide inside info that could lead to impeachment.. yes..one can hope for such a turning point
NJartificer
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 8:00pmBetter off with lotto tic’s
Report Post »xm-1774u
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:48pmthis illeagal usuper could put satin himself in and the sheep will still baaaa
Report Post »NJartificer
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:55pmtime to break out the shears before it gets warm
Report Post »Banter
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:47pmHmmmm… create a scenario where a progressive WH insider is put in charge of Chitown (of one of the biggest cities in the US), pay off that debt by putting a Chitown insider in the WH. Now, what kind of “fun” can I have with that to “progress” my agenda…hmmmm.
Report Post »NJartificer
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:42pmObumbler just got his a$$ spanked last election and must look like he learned his lesson. The federal reserve/ global elite MUST retain power and Daley looks like another insurance policy to that end.
Report Post »Spawnomite
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:41pmI’m surprised Castro and Chavez have not been given formal jobs in this Administration yet.
kkfedup
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 8:21pmWon’t be long!
Report Post »suzy000
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:34pmObama’s Administration has become a hybrid of Clinton and Chicago thuggery. No wonder our economy is in turmoil and the secret back door power grabbing of this administration continues. Americans have had enough…they are livid….and they are tired of the twisted and corrupt love affair between the government and the unions! Take it to the bank…Obama will never be re-elected.
Report Post »loveoursoldiers
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:45pmHe better not be but something tells me the monkey business re:2012 is being created and will assure Obama wins even if the American people don’t vote for him.. yup.. they have a huge plan to get the lazy POS back in so he can take more vacations and play more golf on the backs of Americans.. disgusting
Report Post »He couldn’t care less about what we think or about the Constitution because he knows spooky has the money to buy anything.
His swagger and arrogance are a big FU to the American people.. he is beyond evil..
NJartificer
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:30pmAs talented as Ness was he was used as a tool of the elite. We must not be co-opted.
LAST CHANCE FOLKS>>>>VICTORY OR DEATH
Report Post »Spawnomite
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:30pmThe question is, who got on their knees for this one?
spreadcommonsensenot pc
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:18pmO, lets just bring in the russian mafia into the wh
Report Post »Silat
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:18pmHey, it is the Chicago mob!
Report Post »NJartificer
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:16pmWake up America this pos has DEEP banking ties and sits on the board at CFR
Report Post »Katana9Q
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:12pmWe need another Elliot Ness to clean-up this corrupt Chicago infested administration!!
Report Post »ksagpilot
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:12pmWhy don’t they just move the White House to Chicago.
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:11pmOH! Please let it be true. Daley on Obama’s record will be one more strike against him in 2012!
Report Post »NJartificer
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:09pmRon Paul needs 24-7 securty NOW
Report Post »Sheerkon
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:08pmPerfect for this administration…decades of corruption experience
Report Post »loveoursoldiers
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:07pmshake-up.. baloney!
Report Post »when Daley announced he was stepping down as mayor.. I knew a deal was struck with Obama to get Rahm in there.. and by hook or by crook.. Rahm will become mayor even if he doesn’t win the election.. if you know what I mean.. the die is cast and it will happen by Obama decree or monkey business
a dictator/charlatan with all the power will do exactly as he pleases and everyone else be damned.. he’ll just twist arms/pay off people to lie about what is going on etc.. it is a pattern.. happening right before our eyes
PeachyinGA
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:17pmAfter this presidential debacle, I can’t see another U.S. president ever coming from Chicago (at least that is my prayer).
Report Post »Max jones
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:59pmIt’s already Ugly, KEA. Now comes the Messy part.
Report Post »NJartificer
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:56pm(headline reads) THE FED ON THE RUN INSTALLS NEW US PRESIDENT
Report Post »IndyGuy
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:40pmEverybody in Politics today is in cahoots with Wall Street and the Banks…Can you say Revolution???
Report Post »hickoryrat
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:03pmPast time
Report Post »KEA
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:40pmIf this happens all I can say is prepare people becuase its fixing to get ugly beyond anyones imagination. Illinois corruption is so bad I am convinced we are doomed in this state.
Report Post »Rickfromillinois
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:45pmYou and me both.
Report Post »ReelAmerican
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 10:42amNot only Illinois anymore, it’s officially spread to Washington!!! This country doesn‘t know what it’s in store for!!!
Report Post »parmajohn
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:37pmAt Least he has Business Experia,,,,,,,Never mind Just another carreer polatician
Report Post »myfamily04
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:34pmWhat is this…a FAT CAT in the WH??? I thought BHO was against those cronies?
Report Post »neverending
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:31pmJust what we need – one more chicago thug!!!
Report Post »GulfPeg
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:03amYes, Obama doesn’t have an honest bone in his body. In fact, he doesn’t even know what the word means.
Report Post »Rickfromillinois
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:30pmThat’s what this country really needs. A Daley from Chicago.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:47pmJust what we need indeed. A crooked polition working with a radical, progressive crooked polition at the same time. Only differences are one got elected and the other is given the office.
Report Post »oldguy48
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 6:56pmCrime Inc marches onward!
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:00pmScrew up to move up. The liberal progressive way.
Report Post »StMichelob
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:02pm*yawn* not so surprised here…
Report Post »NoMoreGray
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:04pmThat is just a rediculus rumor, not possible. Everyone knows that O moderated and is no longer way left, remember he “compromised” with GOP on tax extensions.
Report Post »El Guapo 14
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:10pmWhat did Pete Townsend write?………Meet the New Boss…….Same as the Old Boss………and we all were led to believe that he was moving to the right…… right?….right………………:)
Report Post »El Guapo
chazman
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:13pmI continue to be offended by corrupt Obamanure …
Report Post »StMichelob
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 7:14pm@ EL GUAPO ….from an R.E.M. song: “Right? Right. It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine…..”
Report Post »click4cheapandeasyweb
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 8:04pmI have a long standing bet with a friend of mine. About 10 years ago we were laughing about politics in Chicago and how crooked everyone is. I jokingly bet him $100 bucks that a Daley would be someday in the White House. Before I call him I have to remember if I said “as president” or simply “in the white house”. Getting this memory correct could make me $100.
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 8:04pmThe roots go all the way back to Al Capone. http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 8:11pmYes .. more Chicago in Washington … he certainly either doesn‘t get it or more likely doesn’t care ..what’s next dig up Capone?.
Report Post »NJartificer
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 8:32pmHey CLICK looks to me like you got that $100 locked up
Report Post »CYCLONE
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 11:04pmthe back that always just gets scratched… Business As Usual…
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:19amI’m sure Daley will help Obama clean up all the corruption. LOL.
Report Post »taskmaster78
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:12amDoes anyone else see how incestuous this system is? The tea party should also take a look at adding that the platform is to keep all those hacks out of office and to clean out all these lifers.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 12:08pmNothing like letting the MOB rule the country, but… at least the real mob knew how to make a profit. This commie mob just wants to destroy us.
Report Post »*************************
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:35pmIf no one has gone to jail, then there hasn’t been any White House shake-up.
So, keep building those TREASON GALLOWS, America! Business will be brisk!
HEDLEY LAMARR [to a frightened Taggart]: “There, there, it’s all right, Taggart. Just a man on a horse being hung.”
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