Well it looks like a done deal that Rahm is gone. That the 6th person in Obama's inner circle to pack up the wagon and leave (in case you're counting, that's Orszag, Romer, Summers, Emanuel, WH Council Craig, obligatory/token Hollywood alumni Kal Penn) all before 2 yrs are up. So who's next? Axelrod, Gibbs, Geithner, Hillary, Holder, Jarrett, Michelle?
Because he has steadfastly opposed a US financial transaction tax. As a supposed trader (this is a trading website first, you know) I would think you would agree with this stance. The last thing we would want is for him to leave and someone like, say, Trumpka (or one who shares his concerns) were to assume that position and whisper those sweet nothings in the big O's ears. So in this regard, I hope he stays around for a bit.
so this one plus outweighs the 1000 other rape and pillage things he's done. and theres no way that someone who could replace him who might be better would ever oppose a transaction tax.