[...] has, according to some, the reputation of a partisan hack, willing to do and say everything, as long as he and / or his [...]

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@Aye Chihuahua: Yes We Can!

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Psssst……

Did you hear that Rahm Emanuel got a cool $335,000 from Fannie and Freddie?

Now that, my friends, is change you can believe in.

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Thanks. I think we are all reasonable people when not put on the defensive.

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Great job Muffler. Sincerely. I think your post also shows that Republicans are already seeking bi-partisanship, no?

That being said, let’s not forget that Emanuel’s nickname is, RAMBO for a reason.

btw, I saw a GREAT pre-election interview w Emanuel on MSNBC Morning Joe just a few weeks ago. He said that when he met w Sen Obama he explained to him that very often a President has to make a choice, and the choice is always (that word “ALWAYS” stuck hard in my mind) between worse and worst. Obama’s never made that kind of decision. I look forward to the time when he does, and when he’s held to account for it.

Again, well done Muffler. I personally respect that kinda response a great deal, and I say that with deep sincerity.

KEEP IT UP!

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[...] Flopping Aces [...]

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Lindsey Graham Praises Emanuel Selection

06 Nov 2008 02:40 pm

In a statement:

“This is a wise choice by President-elect Obama.

“Rahm knows Capitol Hill and has great political skills. He can be a tough partisan but also understands the need to work together. He is well-suited for the position of White House Chief of Staff.

“I worked closely with him during the presidential debate negotiations which were completed in record time. When we hit a rough spot, he always looked for a path forward. I consider Rahm to be a friend and colleague. He’s tough but fair. Honest, direct, and candid. These qualities will serve President-elect Obama well.

“Rahm understands the challenges facing our nation and will, consistent with the agenda set by President-elect Obama, work to find common ground where it exists. I look forward to working with him in his new position and will continue to do everything I can to help find a pathway forward on the difficult problems facing our nation.”

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I’d just like to point out that he’s now made 2 appointments, Chief of Staff and Press Secretary, and they’re both men who are widely known to be extremely partisan and have no reputation as ‘unifiers’. What his means is, he had a chance to set the tone of his cabinet and thus his administration, and he chose to set that tone as one of partisanship, which I don’t think bodes well for the future.

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I can’t post anything since he has been president elect for roughly 48 hours. I’ll post as the official statements come out.

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Larry, you’re absolutely right that he’s qualified. My point is that the voice of the admin is the one that American people should be a Republican or a journalist. It would’ve removed partisanship from the tone and language presented to the press and the still-divided nation. Instead-while qualified as many people are-Obama chose a very partisan voice instead of a uniting voice/face.

Muffler, I’m sorry. The part of your post where you listed Pres Obama’s actions of unity must have been cut off. Could you repost that part?

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