October 27, 2016, 11:16 am
Podesta tops Clinton’s chief of staff short list: report
By Mark Hensch
John Podesta, Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign chairman, is the top choice to be her White House chief of staff should she win the election, according to a new report.
Podesta leads five other candidates for the crucial role, but remains hesitant about the prospect, Politico reported Thursday.
“He makes the most sense, but he has made clear he does not want the job,” a close Podesta ally told Politico.
“The question is, can she convince him to do it for a year?” a close Clinton confidante said. "He could get the administration stabilized, and get hiring done.”
That person noted that Podesta “can already shorthand with” the Democratic presidential nominee.
The role is critical; the chief of staff manages the president’s tone with Congress and runs daily White House operations, making the pick one of the most serious personnel decisions faced by a president-elect.
The position also requires more facetime with the president than any other role.
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http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/303068-podesta-tops-clintons-short-list-for-chief-of-staff
