He worked in the [[Bill Clinton]] White House from 1993-1998, first serving as Assistant to the President for Political Affairs, and then Senior Adviser to the President for Policy and Strategy. He was demoted at the behest of [[Hillary Clinton]] after complaints from other staffers. Ironically, as Obama Chief of Staff, Emanuel was now in a position to overrule Hillary Clinton when she attempted to hire another former Clinton White House staffer, [[Sidney Blumenthal]].
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He worked in the [[Bill Clinton]] White House from 1993-1998, first serving as Assistant to the President for Political Affairs, and then Senior Adviser to the President for Policy and Strategy. He was demoted at the behest of [[Hillary Clinton]] after complaints from other staffers. Ironically, as Obama Chief of Staff, Emanuel was now in a position to overrule Hillary Clinton when she attempted to hire another former Clinton White House staffer, Sidney Blumenthal.
Leaving the White House staff, he became wealthy as an "investment banker" on the Board of the [[government sponsored entity]] Freddie Mac, 1999-2002. Emanuel had no previous banking experience.
Leaving the White House staff, he became wealthy as an "investment banker" on the Board of the [[government sponsored entity]] Freddie Mac, 1999-2002. Emanuel had no previous banking experience.