I predict that Emanuel will help Obama achieve something that eluded Bush - competence. The ideological ugliness and dishonesty of the Bush administration was bad, but I don't think those characteristics are what made people come to loathe the Bush administration. The biggest reason, IMHO, for the public's rejection of Bush and Cheney is their incompetence.

Emanuel was a great pick. Brilliant guy. Great feel for the cards. Super high energy.

Obama is off to a good start, IMHO.