Revealed: Rahm Emanuel's Secret Service Code Name

BlueJessamine

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Fri May-15-09 10:39 AM
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Revealed: Rahm Emanuel's Secret Service Code Name

by Marc Ambinder

It's not Rambo.

It doesn't even begin with an "R," like members of the first family (Renegade, Renaissance, Radiance, Rosebud.)

According to... well, I can't really say to whom, but Rahm Emanuel's code name is "Black Hawk."

The Secret Service allows its protectees to choose the code name used by its agents, but Rahm's was assigned to him during the Democratic National Convention, and he decided not to change it.

All other code names are assigned by the White House Military Office (through the White House Communications Agency.

http://politics.theatlantic.com/2009/05/revealed_rahm_emanuels_secret_service_code_name.php

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HopeOverFear

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Fri May-15-09 02:08 PM
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1. I thought it was "motherfucker"

since according to President O, that's his favorite word. :rofl:

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Muttocracy

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Fri May-15-09 02:09 PM
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2. they coulda called him Mama's Boy :)

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MiniMe

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Fri May-15-09 05:32 PM
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10. Would have been my guess too

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harun

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Fri May-15-09 02:20 PM
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3. If they reveal what they are, doesn't it kinda defeat the purpose?

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Muttocracy

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Fri May-15-09 02:22 PM
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4. I don't get it either. nt

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Phx_Dem

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Fri May-15-09 03:49 PM
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5. The SS released an explanation of why it no longer matters

if the world knows the code names d hasn't since Reagan, I think? I can't remember the details but I'll see if I can find it.

That said, if it doesn't matter why not just use their real names? I kinda don't get it either.

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ieoeja

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Fri May-15-09 04:08 PM
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7. My guess: real names may cause confusion.

"Michelle is leaving now."

"Is that Michelle Obama, or the Generic Tribune reporter?"

{pause}

"Asking again. Is that Michelle Obama or Michelle Smith who just left?"

"The First Lady."

"Whose with her?"

"You are supposed to be with her. That's why I called."

"Well, I didn't know which Michelle which is why I asked for confirmation. Anyone out there see the First Lady?"

"I just saw her hop in a black car with some guy in a blue suit. Was that one of our agents?"

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Phx_Dem

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Fri May-15-09 04:53 PM
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8. ROLF. I can see where that could be a problem!

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Phx_Dem

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Fri May-15-09 03:50 PM
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6. Delete dupe post. Sorry.

Edited on Fri May-15-09 03:50 PM by Phx_Dem

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geiger

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Fri May-15-09 05:00 PM
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9. His "secret service" name was out on day two and may have even been changed

and will change again.

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rucky

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Fri May-15-09 06:09 PM
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11. His mom's maiden name and his first pet.

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