It looks like the "Chicago Way" will continue with William Daley taking the White House Chief of Staff position formerly held by Rahm Emanuel. Daley is a particularly poor choice because he represents the nexus of big government, big business and the left-wing activist groups they enable and bankroll.
Daley is not a "centrist," nor is he "pro business," except when he is getting a piece of the action. Daley has carried the title of "Midwest Chairman" of JPMorgan Chase but he is not a banker or a businessman. He is a broker of influence. That is why JPMorgan Chase hired him in the first place.