HALPERIN'S TAKE: The Five Most Important People in Presidential Politics Not Running for President

1. White House chief of staff Josh Bolten.
2. Congressman Rahm Emanuel.
3. Steve Schmidt
4. Katie Couric.
5. John Boehner.

1. White House chief of staff Josh Bolten.
2. Congressman Rahm Emanuel.
3. Steve Schmidt
4. Katie Couric.
5. John Boehner.
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