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Obama Advisor Jarrett Not Closing Any Doors
Produced by City Room on Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Valerie Jarrett in her office in May, 2008, in Chicago. (AP/Jerry Lai)

A top aide and friend to Barack Obama says she will do whatever the president-elect wants her to do. Valerie Jarrett is a well-connected Chicago businesswoman who advised Obama throughout his campaign. She's been rumored to be a possible replacement for Obama in the Senate. Jarrett said Tuesday she trusts Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to fill the post with a qualified candidate. Jarrett currently serves as co-chair of Obama's transition team. Asked if she'd like a position in his administration, Jarrett told Chicago Public Radio's Tasha Flournoy that she serves at Obama's pleasure. She is a former aide to Mayor Richard Daley, and has led a real estate company in Chicago.