John Podesta served as President Bill Clinton 's chief of staff during tumultuous time . Podesta to be brought in during the lowest point of Obama 's presidency . Peripheral vision ' Podesta 's hire , which has been confirmed by CNN but not yet announced by the White House , is seen as a politically necessary step for a White House back on its heels and at times criticized as inexperienced . Comment:
John Podesta served as President Bill Clinton 's chief of staff during tumultuous time . Podesta to be brought in during the lowest point of Obama 's presidency . Comment: