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The Evolving Role of the VP. Most of U.S. History Few executive duties More involved with legislative duties President of Senate. Since mid-1970s Important executive role Media has vitalized the office. Better quality VPs Platform to Presidency. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
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The Evolving Role of the VP Most of U.S. History • Few executive duties • More involved with legislative duties • President of Senate Since mid-1970s • Important executive role • Media has vitalized the office. • Better quality VPs • Platform to Presidency
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT • HELPS PRESIDENT MANAGE BUREAUCRACY (over 2,000 people) • ADVISERS: HELP PRESIDENT CRAFT POLICY • Council of Economic Advisers • Office of Management and Budget • National Security Council • Office of the Vice President • White House Office/Staff • WH Chief of Staff • Press Secretary • Senior Advisers • (No senate approval) • http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30932789/
“Hail to the Chiefs” • Give several specific examples that explain what a Chief of Staff does. • Name a few former Chiefs of Staff and give a practical example of what they did for their president. • Give several reasons why Emanuel was considered to be well suited for the job.
White House Chief of Staff under Barack Obama • Rahm Emanuel 1/2009-10/2010 • Pete Rouse 10/2010-1/2011 • Bill Daley 1/2011-1/2012 • Jack Lew 1/2012-1/2013 5. Dennis McDonough (1/2013 -?) • National Security Council Chief of Staff • National Security Advisor
West Wing ExperienceBegin at 4:00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY3cO0yFLcg