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Rahm Emanuel: Rejuvenating the hopes of House Democrats
CNN Money ^ | Oct 2, 2006 | By Nina Easton

Posted on 11/06/2008 10:12:38 AM PST by Islander7

WASHINGTON D.C., (Fortune) -- On a wretchedly hot August day outside the Caterpillar tractor plant in Montgomery, Ill., President Bush and the state's congressional delegation gather for the signing of the massive transportation bill. This is 2005, the calm before the Katrina storm, and a rigorous mountain-biking schedule has the President in top shape.

In off-camera chitchat with the shirt-sleeved lawmakers, Bush takes note of Democratic Congressman Rahm Emanuel's deep tan, prompting the 46-year-old Emanuel to boast about the miles of swimming and biking in his triathlon training schedule.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bho2008; democrats; election; liberals; obama; obamatransitionfile
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"Holy Christ, his butt is on the line," says Democratic strategist Paul Begala, who describes Emanuel's aggressive style as a "cross between a hemorrhoid and a toothache."
1 posted on 11/06/2008 10:12:40 AM PST by Islander7
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To: Islander7

i hope someone will go after this pos!


2 posted on 11/06/2008 10:15:29 AM PST by gussiefinknottle (woof!woof!woof!)
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To: Islander7

RAHM EMMANUEL IS A TAX DODGER

He declared his Chicago home to be the hQ of a charitable foundation so he pays no property tax

pass this along at every mention of this great anticapitalist egalitarian


3 posted on 11/06/2008 10:15:32 AM PST by silverleaf (Fasten your seat belts- it's going to be a BUMPY ride.)
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To: Islander7

Where are the republicans calling Obama out on his pick?

Hiding again I see.


4 posted on 11/06/2008 10:16:32 AM PST by linn37
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“Where are the republicans calling Obama out on his pick?

Hiding again I see.”

Obama’s peeps could give a poop less that Emanuel pays no property taxes. They are gleefull that he is “sticking it to the man.”


5 posted on 11/06/2008 10:22:01 AM PST by LottieDah (If only those who speak so eloquently on the rights of animals would do so on behalf of the unborn.)
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To: linn37

Let me call him out. Emanuel is Jewish, and chosen as a symbol and cover for Obama. It’s designed to make the world think there is “balance” in Obama, and that he’s not really an enemy of Israel.


6 posted on 11/06/2008 10:24:32 AM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: anniegetyourgun

I have chatted in alot of rooms with Obama supporters. They don’t support Israel and yet the Jews continue with their support of democrats. I know they are the chosen people but damn even God has to have his limits for stupidity.


7 posted on 11/06/2008 10:28:21 AM PST by linn37
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To: Islander7
What's his stand on Israel? Has he been a backer of Israel, or anti-Israel (as expected)?
8 posted on 11/06/2008 10:29:09 AM PST by Ghost of Philip Marlowe (If Hillary is elected, her legacy will be telling the American people: Better put some ice on that.)
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To: linn37

They are ‘chosen’ in the sense that the Hope of the world (not Obama) would come through them. And He did come to earth in the form of a man - to live a perfect life in our place, so that we (the unholy) can stand before a Holy God in that day.


9 posted on 11/06/2008 10:33:26 AM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: Islander7
Obama’s first pick as a NEW politician who can bring America together...why of course is RAHMBO!!

0bama is putting in place all of the weapons he fully intends to use on his battlefield.

We best prepare to NOT show up to a gunfight with a knife.

10 posted on 11/06/2008 10:35:32 AM PST by R0CK3T
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What's his stand on Israel? Has he been a backer of Israel, or anti-Israel (as expected)?

He's a jerk, but he's pro-Israel, gave up his Israeli citizenship when he was 18, and was a civilian volunteer during the first Gulf War.

11 posted on 11/06/2008 10:43:45 AM PST by SJackson (I don't believe that people should be able to own guns, BH Obama to John Lott)
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To: silverleaf
RAHM EMMANUEL IS A TAX DODGER

He declared his Chicago home to be the hQ of a charitable foundation so he pays no property tax

The Cook County assessor got wind of this claim and refuted it. They say he paid 13k in taxes on his double lot (which didn't show up easily on the tax records web site).

12 posted on 11/06/2008 10:46:31 AM PST by NewsJunqui
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To: NewsJunqui

I won’t believe what “Cook County” says until it is posted officially.


13 posted on 11/06/2008 10:47:55 AM PST by silverleaf (Fasten your seat belts- it's going to be a BUMPY ride.)
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To: SJackson

Pro-Israel and gave up his Israeli citizenship? Hhmmm...


14 posted on 11/06/2008 10:54:02 AM PST by republican4ever (Israel's fate determines the fate of the world, whether we believe and like it or not.)
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To: Islander7
Rahm Emanuel

Son of Irgun terrorist, architech of NAFTA, point man for Chinas sweet trade position, a man who served in Israelis military, not ours.

THATS Obama's first choice.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jld3VILFDb...

"WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama's campaign has approached Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel about possibly serving as White House chief of staff, officials said Thursday as the marathon presidential race entered its final, frenzied stretch with a Democratic tilt."

Architect of NAFTA and the Dem side of the Trillion dollar Bailout
http://www.xanga.com/Saevyor3/677575644/item....
http://blog.progressivedem.com/2007/10/18/hou...
http://sacramentofordemocracy.org/...
http://firedoglake.com/2007/11/19/rahm-emanue...

Point Man on granting China Most Favored Nation trade designation
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20020401/nichols

Father was a member of the Irgun terrorist organization responsible for bombing of King David Hotel.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irgun
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_David_Hotel...

Volunteered his services to the military. – NOT OUR MILITARY, Israel's Military.
http://news.muckety.com/2008/06/04/rahm-emanu...
http://www.voltairenet.org/article144314.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel

A really nice guy
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/80...
15 posted on 11/06/2008 11:05:43 AM PST by Stand Watch Listen
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To: Islander7

First time I looked at him I said he is Gay. I havent heard him talk yet though.


16 posted on 11/06/2008 11:21:46 AM PST by Tigen
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To: republican4ever
Pro-Israel and gave up his Israeli citizenship? Hhmmm...

He was born in America, what's wrong with giving up his citizenship? One of those things where you're wrong no matter what you do.

17 posted on 11/06/2008 11:30:45 AM PST by SJackson (I don't believe that people should be able to own guns, BH Obama to John Lott)
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I can’t stand R. Emanuel, but I will say this, the GOP could use their own jackass who isn’t afraid to go for the jugular.


18 posted on 11/06/2008 11:31:46 AM PST by Crimson Elephant
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To: SJackson

Absolutely nothing wrong... just inconsistent... maybe?


19 posted on 11/06/2008 11:40:51 AM PST by republican4ever (Israel's fate determines the fate of the world, whether we believe and like it or not.)
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To: republican4ever
Absolutely nothing wrong... just inconsistent... maybe?

It's a one time decision. If he hadn't, he'd have been obligated to serve in the IDF, and couldn't renounce his citizenship for decades, until his IDF obligation had expired. Lots of countries have policies like that, including the US, though informally.

20 posted on 11/06/2008 11:50:31 AM PST by SJackson (I don't believe that people should be able to own guns, BH Obama to John Lott)
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