Rahm, don’t let the door hit you on your way out

Marc Cooper on Rahm

Rahm is a prick and the sooner he goes the better. He made his career as a bag man and hatchet-wielder for Bill Clinton and his real interest is in making money, somehow amassing a fortune of some $20 million after he left the Clinton admin. What luck!

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Rahm as progressive scapgoat for Obama’s failings

Some progressives are blaming Rahm Emmanuel for the perilous condition of the Obama presidency. Ah yes, the evil Machiavelli whispers things in poor little Obama’s ear, forcing him to do things against his will. It’s just so tragic. And surely, they reason, were the Evil One to depart the White House, then Obama would quickly [...]

Rahm Emanuel and Magnetar Capital: The definition of compromised

From Naked Capitalism. Emphasis added

Magnetar 1) A neutron star with an intense magnetic field, capable of emitting toxic radiation across galaxies 2) A hedge fund, the single market player most responsible for the severity of the 2008 financial crisis, through the toxic instruments it created

Rahm Emanuel

1) White House Chief of Staff 2) [...]

Firedoglake goes after Rahm, White House deals with Fannie, Freddie

Jame Hamsher of Firedoglake breaks with the liberal pack and says corruption must be opposed everywhere, not just when the other side is doing it. Absolutely. She specifically means Rahm Emmanuel, the White House, and their sleazy dealings with Fannie and Freddie.

Treasury okays unlimited slush fund for Fannie, Freddie

Forget raising the cap to [...]