Emanuel, the most political animal in this town, also should understand that keeping [Desiree] Rogers on as social secretary reflects upon the president's judgment. It's possible that he has other considerations. Emanuel is said to have told people that the chief-of-staff role is an 18-month job and that he is considering a run for mayor of Chicago. And Rogers is a major social and political player in the Windy City.From Richard Daley to Rahm Emanuel? It's hard to imagine which administration would be more corrupt and underhanded.