Rahm Emanuel
Rahm Emanuel is a politician who served as White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama and was the Mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019.
Political Figure
November 29, 1959
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Chicago, Illinois
Rahm Emanuel, an American politician, is well-known for his tenure as White House Chief of Staff under President Barack Obama and as the Mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019. He played a significant role in passing the Affordable Care Act in 2010 and has held various positions, including senior advisor to President Bill Clinton and member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Emanuel was instrumental in establishing the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and leading the development of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Recently nominated by the Biden administration as the ambassador to Japan, Emanuel is recognized for his focus, determination, and aggressive approach. He enjoys considerable popularity among Democrats, with 60% of people being aware of him and 23% expressing a favorable opinion. Emanuel’s disciplined and persistent nature is attributed to his early training as a ballet dancer. However, he opted for a career in public service rather than pursuing dance professionally.