Who is Valerie Jarrett?

American Spectator The New York Times calls her Barack Obama's "old hometown mentor," "closest friend in the White House," "all-purpose ambassador," "skillful envoy," "emissary," and the "ultimate Obama insider."

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The Washington Post's Dana Milbank dubs her "the real center of Obama's inner circle," with ties to the president that are "deep and personal." The Wall Street Journal identifies her as the "essential member" of President Obama's "inner set." Full article here