Greg Craig White House Counsel

In addition to Craig, Obama chooses three more: Peter Rouse will be a presidential advisor; Mona Sutphen and Jim Messina will both be deputy chiefs of staff;

Politico: Gregory B. Craig, a well-known Washington lawyer who quarterbacked President Bill Clinton’s impeachment defense, has been chosen White House counsel by President-elect Barack Obama, according to Democratic officials.

Craig is intimately familiar with the president-elect’s record because he played the role of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in debate preparations.

The officials said Obama has settled on Craig but were not sure when the appointment would be announced. more