AP sources: Obama chooses Daley as chief of staff

[The Straight Story]

AP sources: Obama chooses Daley as chief of staff

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is hiring William Daley to be his chief of staff, choosing a veteran political manager with Wall Street ties to direct an operation now steaming toward re-election mode.

Daley will step into one of the most important and influential jobs in American government as an adviser and gatekeeper to Obama. He will replace Pete Rouse, the interim chief of the last three months, a behind-the-scenes Obama adviser who did not want the position permanently and recommended Daley for it.

Rouse will remain as a counselor to the president, an elevated position from his former job as senior adviser.

Two senior administration officials confirmed Obama's decision to The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because it has not been announced.

Obama is expected to introduce Daley on Thursday afternoon at the White House.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40948053

[connecticut yankee]

1. Anti Health Care Bill; Anti Consumer Protection Agency

I guess we know for sure where Obama really stands.

Meet our first Republican African-American President.