Roll Call's team of crack reporters Erin P. Billings and Chris Cillizza offer up a look into the possible search for a new Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. One leading candidate they mention is Illinois congressman Rahm Emanuel, about whom they write:

Emanuel is the clear favorite among consultants - and the potential chairman feared most by House Republicans.

The second-term Member developed a reputation as a bare-knuckled strategist during his time as senior adviser in the Clinton White House, an image reinforced during his successful primary campaign in 2002 to claim the north Chicago seat vacated by Rod Blagojevich (D), who went on to win the governor's seat.

Emanuel also is considered the best fundraiser of the three candidates mentioned, with connections in both his native Chicago and nationally, due to his time spent in the White House. As a freshman in the 2004 cycle, Emanuel served as a vice chairman of the DCCC and gave the organization $175,000.

One Democratic consultant said Emanuel "brings a lot to the table. He is politically very savvy; he showed in his first term he understands the nexus of politics and policy; he obviously is a good fundraiser; and not the least of which, as a former DCCC staffer, he knows what works," the consultant added.

Emanuel served as DCCC political director under then-Rep. Beryl Anthony (Ark.).

The Illinois Member also is the most reluctant to take the post, however. Those close to him note that Emanuel has three young daughters and may not be willing to take on the time-consuming job.

I'm a big Emanuel fan and think he'd be a perfect fit to run the D triple C. Although I'd be disappointed if he didn't make a run for the post, I completely understand that parenting comes first.

For more on the entire story, check out Jerome Armstrong's piece over at MyDD.