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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJeff Zients discovers the thanklessness of the White House chief of staff gig
PoliticoThe grumbling has already begun over Joe Bidens new chief of staff.
Less than two months into his role as top White House aide, Jeff Zients faces frustration among progressives who see his influence behind Bidens recent tack toward the center.
House Democrats are still stewing over Bidens about-face on a D.C. crime bill that blindsided them, and left vulnerable lawmakers to deal with the political fallout. And within a wider circle of White House allies, Zients arrival has sparked complaints that they are cut out of the loop after enjoying direct West Wing access through his predecessor, Ron Klain.
Theres a transition going on in the administration, said Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus. We were looking forward to developing a good relationship with Jeff Zients, but at this point, were not in that place yet. So were still working on it.
Less than two months into his role as top White House aide, Jeff Zients faces frustration among progressives who see his influence behind Bidens recent tack toward the center.
House Democrats are still stewing over Bidens about-face on a D.C. crime bill that blindsided them, and left vulnerable lawmakers to deal with the political fallout. And within a wider circle of White House allies, Zients arrival has sparked complaints that they are cut out of the loop after enjoying direct West Wing access through his predecessor, Ron Klain.
Theres a transition going on in the administration, said Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus. We were looking forward to developing a good relationship with Jeff Zients, but at this point, were not in that place yet. So were still working on it.
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Jeff Zients discovers the thanklessness of the White House chief of staff gig (Original Post)
brooklynite
Mar 2023
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I assume he's taking Biden's directives to move to the center, not pushing him there.
brooklynite
Mar 2023
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hlthe2b
(102,225 posts)1. Actually, the grumbling/criticism began BEFORE he replaced Ron Klain.
Granted, the latter is a hard act to follow, but there certainly appears to be a directional change in Biden's policies lately. Whether that has much to do with Zients, is hard to say. The latter is experienced--including time in the Obama admin, but critics are going to zero into his substantial time in the business world as an overriding influence.
brooklynite
(94,501 posts)2. I assume he's taking Biden's directives to move to the center, not pushing him there.
OBrien
(363 posts)3. POLITICO 🙄
Phoenix61
(17,000 posts)4. I don't see anyone telling Biden what to do
and thinking his chief of staff is going to push him in any direction is silly. Its likely hes positioning for the 2024 election. As much as progressive want to think they are they majority they arent.