Rahm Emanuel

NYTimes:
Representative Rahm Emanuel, a fierce and consummate navigator of the capital’s political terrain, on Thursday accepted President-elect Barack Obama’s offer to become his White House chief of staff.

A veteran of the Clinton administration and a fellow member of Congress from Illinois, Mr. Emanuel has been a close adviser to Mr. Obama. He offers innate instincts for how a White House operates, as well as strong connections with Democratic leaders in Congress.