Topic: Valerie Jarrett

Rod Blagojevich bitter over simple Obama thanks on Senate pick

Rod Blagojevich was not pleased when he discovered nothing more than a simple 'thank you' was coming from the new President for selecting an Obama aide to fill out his Senate term.

Rod Blagojevich trial: Blago excited by value of senate seat

Rod Blagojevich sorted through ways he could benefit personally from the senate seat vacated when Obama won the presidential election, according to testimony and wiretap recordings.

Six revelations about former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich

The prosecution's document detailing charges, released Wednesday, show Rod Blagojevich's power plays started the moment he took office as Illinois governor. His wife and influence peddler Antoin 'Tony' Rezko are alleged to be involved, too.

Desiree Rogers leaves the Obama White House: Who's next?

Now that White House social secretary Desiree Rogers is leaving, critics say it's time for Obama to shake up the White House even more – starting with the inner core from Chicago.

Sunday shows - David Axelrod, Rahm Emanuel, Valerie Jarrett

Survey: Healthcare reform less valuable than pizza

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'Nothing inappropriate' in Obama-Blagojevich contacts, report finds

Emanuel offered names for Obama's Senate seat but discussed no benefits to the Illinois governor as a result, concludes an internal report.

Obama and the wary left

Despite policy pullbacks and some appointments, most liberals are happy.

Michelle Obama’s story

In many ways she would make history as first lady.

Will Obama's race matter?

Three Obama associates, guests at Monday's Monitor breakfast in Denver, see challenges, opportunity in their candidate's African-American heritage.