Emanuel's Endgame: A Moderate's Plea for Pragmatism in a Polarized Era Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor and Obama chief of staff, has long been a thorn in the side of progressive Democrats.
His recent criticisms of Bernie Sanders' "Bernie bros" and the Democratic establishment have sparked a renewed debate about the party's future.
Emanuel is frustrated by the increasing polarization of American politics, which he believes has splintered the party behind shared goals. Moderate Democrats like himself are caught in the crossfire.