Denis McDonough & Ron Klain Top Contenders for White House Chief of Staff

Two skilled inside-Washington players top the list of likeliest to become President Obama’s next chief of staff. Deputy National Security Adviser Denis McDonough and former Joe Biden chief of staff Ron Klain are tough-minded, disciplined political operatives who bring somewhat varying strengths, but either would easily fill the bill for what is one of the most demanding jobs in government.

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