Bill Daley - mixed feelings

[Stinky The Clown]

Part of me is very unhappy about this center-right big business type being appointed in an attempt to pander to the big business boys who have nothing in common with (my perception of) the Democratic base. After all, this clown was against health insurance reform.

Part of me is happy he's there. For **very** selfish reasons, I want the economy to hang in there until I get on Medicare and can plan for retirement - or not - at my own pace. He was one of the big participants in the hot economy under Clinton. If he can do half that good under Obama, I'll be a very happy man. My kids will have to pay the bill, but what the hell. I will have gotten mine. And isn't that all that matters?

No, really. A big business type as white house chief of staff? Is it pandering or is it smart?

I have mixed feelings.

[dave29]

1. He is the Chief of Staff

Not economic advisor. But still, point taken

[T Wolf]

2. The problem is that Obama never goes looking for competent (there are some) liberals to fill

positions in his administration.

Every freaking one is tied to business or wall street or the banks.

[gateley]

3. Agree. There are plenty of talented, experienced liberals, I'm sure. nt