Ellen Moran: We hardly knew you (ap photo)

Eyebrows are aloft at the White House over the abrupt departure of Ellen Moran, Obama communications director, for a spot at the Commerce Department. Ellen who, you say? The low-profile West Winger will be chief of staff to Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. Politico tracked down the elusive Moran near her office this morning:

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