Politico called John Michael Gonzalez, One of the most talented and nimble Democratic senior staffers on the Hill. The National Journal said that Mr. Gonzalez stands tall on the talent scorecard kept by Obama's designated White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. John Michael was also heavily involved in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and continues to play an extensive role in implementation of the Affordable Care Act and Dodd-Frank.