President-elect Barack Obama’s pick for White House Chief of Staff, Rep. Rahm Emanuel.

Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., a top Republican and best friend of defeated GOP presidential nominee John McCain, said “This is a wise choice by President-elect Obama. He’s tough but fair — honest, direct and candid. These qualities will serve President-elect Obama well.”

Emanuel gave a speech at a Pickens Plan meeting in Chicago where he clarified he supports converting auto industry which is 70% of our energy use into using natural gas. Converting only 5% of the cars into gas, it would have a dramatic impact on the environment and a dramatic effect on the auto industry.