RAHM TO GO? – AT 7:58 A.M. ET:  There is buzz on the internet this morning that Rahm Emanuel, tough-talking but practical White House chief of staff, will soon be gone, a victim, in a way, of the adolescent character of the Obama administration.

From London's Telegraph: 

Rahm Emanuel, the White House chief of staff, is expected to leave his job later this year after growing tired of the "idealism" of Barack Obama's inner circle.

Washington insiders say he will quit within six to eight months in frustration at their unwillingness to "bang heads together" to get policy pushed through.

Mr Emanuel, 50, enjoys a good working relationship with Mr Obama but they are understood to have reached an understanding that differences over style mean he will serve only half the full four-year term.

COMMENT:  Not a shock.  Despite all the yapping about "wanting to spend more time with my family," Emanuel wants a future in politics.  Right now he's like an officer on the Titanic wanting a future in shipping. 

The ship is going down.

You may be sure that speculation will start before Washington teeth are brushed this morning as to who will be the next chief of staff.  No selection would surprise me.  There will be a number of unemployed Democrats after November.  Obama could choose a RINO like former "Republican" Senator Chuck Hagel, or he could stay with the Chicago toughies. 

If the story plays out, Emanuel is wise to be departing early.  You don't want to be associated with a disaster.  My question:  What plans for Hillary Clinton?  Well, her daughter is getting married soon, and she could always resign, saying she wants to spend some time with the groom...just to be sure.  I can't imagine her wanting to stay with this wreckage beyond the two-year mark.

June 21,  2010