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April 23rd, 2012
05:00 PM ET

Rahm Emanuel on economic answers: "Remember, if it was up to Mitt Romney, we wouldn't have an auto industry."

Coming up this evening on "Piers Morgan Tonight," Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joins the program, offering his distinct insight on politics, and sharing his ideas on "Keeping America Great."

President Obama's former White House Chief of Staff, and a surrogate for the reelection campaign, Emanuel cautions against the GOP as a solution to the financial crisis:

"I would say clearly Mitt Romney's economic policies want to take us to a point in time which actually led to this crisis that we've had, both in the auto industry, the financial sector and the economy as a whole," he tells Piers Morgan. "Remember, if it was up to Mitt Romney, we wouldn't have an auto industry."

By contrast, says the mayor, the president backed the the middle-class:

"Obama said 'Absolutely not. I'm going to double down on the American worker,'" explains Emanuel. "And whose policies was right for that industry, is also who's right for this country."

Watch the clip, and listen to the interview, then tune in this evening at 9 p.m. as Emanuel details his emphasis on education, and reveals his biggest personal failures.

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  1. blogasap

    I think the presidential cannonades should split the first twelve months. Who ever dose the best can finish the next 3years.

    April 23, 2012 at 7:32 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  2. the law

    WRONG!!!, ford is doing OKAY, and other car dealers.... the others would have been just fine. maybe the Unions would have downsized.. those money suck'in fools...

    April 23, 2012 at 8:33 pm | Report abuse | Reply
    • saul

      No your wrong ford would have gone bankrupt too, ford lobbied for the bail outs for the other auto companies, why? because ford knew that all the supporting business would also file for bankruptcy.

      April 23, 2012 at 11:08 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  3. response to "the law"

    The Law, Ford survived because it was in a strong enough position to have borrowed several billion dollars before the economy collapsed. Ford and Chrysler were not so fortunate. They were not liquid when the crisis occurred and not one single bank had the money to loan to either when the crisis hit.

    They would not even have survived the bankruptcy without government funding and would have liquidated.

    there is no way they would have survived without the Obama bailout.

    April 23, 2012 at 9:22 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  4. LInda

    About education - I so agree with what Rahm is saying about education in America. I'm a retired teacher and for many years I have advocated students going longer days and more days per year. It would make a great difference in the education of our children. I also appreciate the idea of his visiting speakers - we can surely learn from those who have gone before us. And, I have seen a major decline in parental involvement in student education. Politically - he's right on as well.

    April 23, 2012 at 9:30 pm | Report abuse | Reply
    • Omari

      Theoretical education needs to be coupled with practical education such as job training and job opportunities. No opportunity for the American citizen is the problem.

      April 24, 2012 at 12:56 am | Report abuse | Reply
    • Zeki

      Astrid August 16, 2011 You remembered all those conovs? I'm crying my pretty eyeballs out while reading this; I nearly died of dehydration (Ok this is exag already) For the longest time I was wondering when are you going to blog about me. (Hahaha. Conceited much? BUT HEY, you love me right? You conceited, I'm conceited. Great minds think alike!) I just thought of another formula (the Joseph the Dreamer one; will let you know soon) What I really, truly wanna say is:Hi I'm Astrid. I love you, my friend.

      September 10, 2012 at 12:57 am | Report abuse | Reply
  5. William Frederick

    I think Rahm Emanuel is about as anti-American as any politician can be. He's done everything he can to disarm law abiding citizens in his state. It's no wonder Chicago has a crime rate as high as it does with people like this moron in office. He's gotta GO!Along with his anti-gun buddy Obama! You're outa here!

    April 23, 2012 at 9:40 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  6. Jerry

    Mr. Ramm, you are a lying/divisive traitor. Just like your buddy Mr. Obama, you stole and bought the Chicago mayoral election. You and your buddy, the Imperial President, must be running really scared. Eventually, just like many of us, you hypocritical leeches may have to join the unemployment lines!!!

    April 23, 2012 at 10:23 pm | Report abuse | Reply
    • odk1

      buddy stop listening to neal biose & rushlinbo,leeches, really really

      April 24, 2012 at 6:39 am | Report abuse | Reply
  7. sonnyofthemeek

    Did this fall out of Rahm's pocket?

    Presidential Unaccountability Commission Report- Year Four 2012

    Congratulations to all, thanks to the tremendous effort by all to do nothing, we will be another year unhampered by a budget. Spending has been wild and wonderful again this year, bonus will be tripled if trend continues, thank “BUSH”. Vacation pictures and stories have been uploaded, Democrats win this years “ MOST EXCESSIVE AWARD”, three years running. The Chief sends his regards from the campaign trail vacation, reminding all to donate and vote as often as we need. He loved the upgrades and suggestions GSA provided, as we all do. And as always he reminds us to keep the people distracted.

    Now for those in the news divisions serving faithfully now, as during the past few years, a few problems need to be addressed quickly. A review of some guest comments allowed to be aired show the urgency to pass our bill. Your sheep will follow without question if you curb the truth with better editing.
    With our grip on web, print, assembly, you are the weakest link. See our tsar’s for propaganda if manufacturing is not your strong suit. Boycotts are not restricted to the opposition! Carry on troops.

    Donations are down from certain members (names with held to protect your lack of dignity) again this year, do we have to replace you after all? The time to rock the boat is not now, so shape up, or ship out.

    Now that our insider knowledge is public knowledge, the recording secretary will take a break from time to time. Finances otherwise continues to pour into our horn of plenty unchecked. Spend wisely as it appears no tax increase on the rich this election cycle will be possible due to inability to fool citizens. Work on this!

    Some of our membership will be called upon to answer questions this administration takes the fifth on, follow your playbook to the letter. Rope a dope the dummy’s into submission to our will. If we want them to know something you will be the first to know (if in good standings of course). No comment still the preferred reply.

    In closing, I, along with the administration look forward to four more years!

    April 24, 2012 at 12:33 am | Report abuse | Reply
  8. Omari7

    All I keep hearing is that education is the answer?
    Government is now into Student Loans... so now with the newer higher interest rates and rising costs it makes it almost equivalent to a mortgage. Almost 40, 000 per semester... what cost this much without a guarantee? Putting yourself in hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt...with an almost non-existent job opportunity...

    but his example of the American Dream is someone from Saudi Arabia coming to America and getting a scholarship for four years… this is his example of the American dream... but what about the American citizen? What does citizenship mean in today’s America… that is the real question… Piers you were too soft on him…. Really? And longer school days? We need job training and job placement for the youth added with a true curriculum, with real educated teachers who are paid well. No opportunity is what feeds crime and bad behavior.
    In my opinion we need American Citizenship to have value in America... Sounds like it should be a given… but it is not… that is our problem.
    By the way is there a Piers Morgan equivalent who is American in England?

    April 24, 2012 at 12:49 am | Report abuse | Reply
  9. Chris

    I think Rahm Emmanuel is a spy, having dual citizenship from Israel. I ask why? arent you American?

    April 24, 2012 at 12:51 am | Report abuse | Reply
    • Omari

      Wow.. could be... Emmanuel for a last name... seems to be a made up name... I guess we know who is controlling our government... Off to Iran under a draft... watch out....

      April 24, 2012 at 1:07 am | Report abuse | Reply
    • odk1

      All jews watch out thses idoit thinks y'all spy.

      April 24, 2012 at 6:44 am | Report abuse | Reply
  10. WorldCares

    Sometimes things have to get worse before they get better.
    Be humble and grateful that you live in a country where you have freedom.
    This freedom has been taken advantage of.
    I see hatred and greed.
    We are a Captialistic Country.
    Who is going to create these jobs?
    There are lectures about Captialism one can get on line. It is worth checking out.
    This is not just about our United States. It's about our whole World.
    To conclude, Piers, excellant interview.
    Vote Obama.

    April 24, 2012 at 2:38 am | Report abuse | Reply
  11. Beth

    I thoroughly enjoyed last night's show. Rahm is just brilliant. It was so wonderful to hear someone talk about the importance of education. I think he made a wonderful case for re-electing Obama and I totally agree that the Romney's economic policies are the same ones that got America into the mess it is in. The players may have changed since the Bush days but GOP ideologies are the same and therein lies the problem. Rahm really brought home the point that there would would no longer be an automotive industry if Romney had had his way. Obama has a wonderful advocate in this man and Chicago is in very good hands. Chicago's gain is Washington's loss.

    April 24, 2012 at 12:58 pm | Report abuse | Reply
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    April 26, 2012 at 5:32 am | Report abuse | Reply
  13. Richard

    Can we see the full interview? Is it somewhere else?

    April 26, 2012 at 6:18 pm | Report abuse | Reply
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