Reply #7: No doubt about it, Emmanuel was Obama's choice. And Obama himself said it was one of the [View All]

[saracat]

most important appointments he would make.I think it is that Emmanuel comes with baggage, and isn't reputed to be a "nice guy". He has the rep of a nasty Chicago pol. I must say though I have met him a couple of times and he was charming, though i likely agree with him on almost anything.

People "want" to believe the best of Obama.They "want" to believe the worst of Emmanuel.
What is really odd to me are the repeated assertions Obama is in complete control at the same time they assert that Emmanuel is calling the shots.

I opposed the appointment of Emmanuel, but I never thought anyone but obama made the appointment.