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Rahm Eyes Future Return to Congress

He warns contender he may be back one day

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(Newser) – White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel may be enjoying his new White House gig, but he hasn't written off a return to Congress, reports the Chicago Tribune reports. Emanuel told Illinois State Representative John Fritchey—one of 11 Democrats bidding for his vacated  Chicago post—that "he may be interested in running one day again for the seat," said Fritchey.

Observers had speculated that Emanuel was hoping for a new representative who would serve as a "place holder" in the spot he took over in 2003. Emanuel's spokeswoman did not refute Fritchey's statement, but emphasized that her boss is "completely focused on his current job serving President Obama."

Fritchey, right, says Rahm Emanuel told him he may be interested in running again for the seat he relinquished.
Fritchey, right, says Rahm Emanuel told him he may be interested in running again for the seat he relinquished.   (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
Rahm Emanuel evades journalists on Capitol Hill. The ex-congressman may run for reelection in Congress one day.
Rahm Emanuel evades journalists on Capitol Hill. The ex-congressman may run for reelection in Congress one day.   (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
"Rahm is completely focused on his current job serving President Obama," said his aide.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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PaleRider
Feb 2, 09 12:10 PM CST
Things must be looking pretty bad when your #1 guy is lining up a Gig only after 2 weeks. Reply
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Forderon
Feb 2, 09 12:53 PM CST
If you knew anything about Washington, you'd know that Presidents change their Chief of Staff quite often. Bush had 2, Clinton had 4, first Bush had 3, Reagan had 4, etc. But, of course, you know nothing and would rather just spew nonsense.
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PaleRider
Feb 3, 09 12:52 AM CST
I do know about Washington. Your comment makes absolutely no sense what so ever. Bush had 2 in 8 yrs. ?? This is the 2nd week, that is unprecedented. I guess you would rather just sound like you know something then actually know it?
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Forderon
Feb 3, 09 1:28 PM CST
Read the story! It says he's eying a FUTURE return to Congress. Not NOW. Not only do you know nothing about Washington, you apparently can't read either.
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SPH
Feb 2, 09 8:06 PM CST
Why return to the House when he can stroll down to K street and secure a very lucrative gig with some lobbing firm?.... Reply
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