The hard parts over: Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States. Now that Barack Obama is President, he chose Representative Rahm Emanuel as his Chief of Staff. Some Democrats and most Republicans had an uproar over Emaunel, who is being called a "veteran partisan pugilist." Many say that this man is the wrong choice for our country to "change."
The position for Chief of Staff was difficult for Rep. Rahm Emaunel to make as well. He is chairman of the House of Demorcratic Caucus, and was nervous about accepting the position when debating over leaving his long career with Capitol Hill and his obligations to his family. He would be leaving behind six years at Capitol Hill, where he quickly rose up the ranks and engineered the Democratic takeover of the House in 2006. Emanuel accepted the position after 24 hours of debate. When stating why he chose to accept, he said "I'm leaving a job I love to join your White House for one simple reason -- like the record amount of voters who cast their ballot over the last month, I want to do everything I can to help deliver the change America needs."
Although many Americans have second thoughts about Emanuel, Obama has a strong faith in him, stating "I announce this appointment first because the chief of staff is central to the ability of a president and administration to accomplish an agenda. And no one I know is better at getting things done than Rahm Emanuel."
Picking the Chief of Staff was the first major task to be done when picking Obama's Administrative team. Emanuel, a long time friend to Obama is a complete 360 of the nonchalant attitude that Obama gives off. Emanuel is more of an "in your face" and profane speaker who takes the reigns in many situations. Emanuel has worked in the White House when Clintion was President, shaping message and policy.
However, Republicans have a strong opinion of him, so strong that they are calling this announcement a "broken promise." They feel this way because during his time under the Clinton administration, Emanuel angered Latino organizations by steering the House away from a fight over an immigration-law overhaul. "On the Hill, he came up with the strategy of how to slam Republicans and not move on immigration," said Arnoldo Torres, a past executive director of the League of Latin American Citizens and aide to California's Republican governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, Democrats were pleased with his decisions, stating that he will provide "muscle and savvy" that the next president will need. The Democrats also believe that his knowledge from working on Captiol Hill should be a major help to Obama. "Rahm has a rare blend of talent in both policy and politics. And, contrary to popular belief, he's a guy with a heart," said Rep. John Larson (D., Conn.), the Democratic Caucus vice chairman.
My opinion is that the majority of our nation has chosen Barack Obama as President because we believe in him, and we shouldnt start doubting him now. There will always be contrasting opinions of people in power, but under Barack Obama, I feel that we are protected and that he is making decisions that are best for our country. I'm sure Rep. Rahm Emanuel will prove himself under Barack Obama's Administrative team. Having a strong voice like Emanuel's is something that can truly be needed at times. Emanuel will be a strong Chief of Staff and will get what needs to be done accomplished.

Do you think Barack Obama made the right decision in choosing Rep. Rahm Emanuel?

Will Republicans learn to accept him?