Rahm Emanuel Leaving White House, Becomes former White House Chief of Staff

Rahm Emanuel leaving the White House? Yes, that's right. Now Rahm Emanuel has officially become the FORMER chief of staff for Obama. He's known for being tough, aggressive, and intense. Those that don't like him use strong words against him.

So why is someone with that intensity and political drive leaving the most important job in the White House behind the President? He wants to become the mayor of Chicago.

That seems to be a noble cause. Right now, Illinois is embattled in scandals that began with the election of former Illinois Senator Barack Obama to the US Presidency. Allegations that former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich essentially "sold" Obama's seat, and Jesse Jackson Jr.'s alleged involvement has been the subject of much political issues for the past two years.

With many high-profile Illinois politicians battling out the scandal, perhaps Rahm Emanuel can step right in.

Still yet, there's no indication that he will win. There's no guarantee. It will be interesting to see what becomes of Rahm Emanuel now that he's gone out of the Obama administration. DO you think he will make it as Chicago mayor?

Rahm Emanuel Chicago Mayor: White House Chief of Staff Resigns

Rahm Emanuel Chicago Mayor? The White House Chief of Staff, who has long been criticized by pundits on the right is now leaving his post to run for the Mayor of Chicago.  Although it's a questionable move, there are likely many who are more than thrilled to see him go. 


Rahm Emanuel is stepping out just one month before the mid-term election, where it's expected that the GOP will gain seats and could quite possibly gain control of the House, Senate, or both. 


Perhaps Emanuel is bowing out while he's seen as an asset.  Obama relies on his congressional relationships and intensity to keep the government aggressive in their agenda.  Or maybe, Emanuel is looking to something with a more long-term prospect.  The current mayor has served six terms and just announced he's not seeking a second term.  In the best case scenario, with Obama Emanuel would only have six more years in the White House.


Still, winning the Chicago Mayoral race is no sure-bet. There are lots of high powered politicians in the Windy City that would love that job. It will be interesting to see if Rahm Emanuel becomes Chicago mayor.

Rahm Emanuel Chicago Mayor? Obama Chief of Staff Leaves White House?

Rahm Emanuel Chicago Mayor? Obama's chief of staff, who has been heavily criticized may be leaving the White House in order to run for an office of his own. Of course, Obama is from the Chicago area so it's familiar political stomping grounds.

Chicago is 1/3 white, 1/3 black, and 1/3 hispanic. Already, African Americans and Hispanics have voiced their opposition of Emanuel - and that's not all that surprising. Each race usually supports a candidate of their own race according to the Christian Science Monitor.

Former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, Rep. Danny Davis (D), state Sens. James Meeks (D) and Rickey Hendon (D) are African Americans who are named as possible democratic contenders. Meeks may be a bit controversial, as he has more conservative views. Jesse Jackson, Jr was previously named as a good option - but then he got entangled in the Planet Blago debacle.

Although Rahm Emanuel has made it in the West Wing, will he make it in Chicago? Although many may be glad to see him go or hear of his departure, it might not be for as long as we think.