Of course if he were a real Mexican, his whole family would be living in the basement:

Rahm Emanuel’s Illegal D.C. Basement Rental

He’s the cheapskate of staff. Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama’s right-hand man, lives in a basement apartment on Capitol Hill rented to him by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. Just one problem: He’s not allowed to live there.

That’s what private investigator Joseph Culligan discovered after asking questions of D.C. officials. A zoning administrator responded to Culligan’s inquiry and told him that DeLauro’s house at 816 E. Capitol St. NE was listed as a single-family dwelling, and as such, could not be rented out.

5 Responses to “Rahm Emanuel Tries To Pass for an Illegal Mexican”

1. No surprise says:

   February 4, 2009 at 2:34 pm

   It’d be interesting to find out just how many congressfolks are in a similar situation. It’s not uncommon.
2. Cecilieaux says:

   February 4, 2009 at 4:51 pm

   This does not make sense. A single-family home doesn’t mean a part can’t be rented out. I’m sure the occupancy level for such a house is more than 1.
3. La Neta says:

   February 6, 2009 at 2:24 pm

   in DC you need allegedly need a license to rent out a part of the house that has a separate entrance/exit…
4. La Neta says:

   February 6, 2009 at 2:25 pm

   and single family in DC means everyone is supposed to be related…
5. Heidiho1 says:

   December 1, 2009 at 10:35 am

   I wonder if he needs a roommate?