Daschle Withdraws Nomination for Health and Human Services Secretary

[asdf2231]

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Daschle Withdraws Nomination for Health and Human Services Secretary
Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination for health and human services secretary, and President Obama has accepted.

FOXNews.com

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

powered by BaynoteTom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination for health and human services secretary, after fielding mounting criticism over his failure to pay more than $130,000 in taxes.

President Obama stood by Daschle Monday, telling reporters that he "absolutely" supports the former South Dakota senator. But the president accepted Daschle's withdrawal Tuesday morning.

It was unclear whether Daschle, with his deep network of ties in the Senate stemming in part from his time as majority leader, would have been able to weather the criticism in confirmation.

Senators were reluctant to state publicly any opposition to Daschle's nomination in recent days. But that started to crack Tuesday morning, as Republican Sen. Jim DeMint called for Obama to withdraw the nomination -- becoming the first senator to say that the former majority leader's tax problems are disqualifying.

[patriot45]

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/firs...ces-secretary/

Daschle Withdraws Nomination for Health and Human Services Secretary
Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination for health and human services secretary, and President Obama has accepted.

FOXNews.com

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

powered by BaynoteTom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination for health and human services secretary, after fielding mounting criticism over his failure to pay more than $130,000 in taxes.

President Obama stood by Daschle Monday, telling reporters that he "absolutely" supports the former South Dakota senator. But the president accepted Daschle's withdrawal Tuesday morning.

It was unclear whether Daschle, with his deep network of ties in the Senate stemming in part from his time as majority leader, would have been able to weather the criticism in confirmation.

Senators were reluctant to state publicly any opposition to Daschle's nomination in recent days. But that started to crack Tuesday morning, as Republican Sen. Jim DeMint called for Obama to withdraw the nomination -- becoming the first senator to say that the former majority leader's tax problems are disqualifying.

This just keeps getting better and better! Its like herding cats trying to find a couple of honest Dims!!

[micmac]

hahahaha I cannot stand him. See ya, Tommy!:p

[linda22003]

Good decision, whether he jumped or was pushed.

[megimoo]

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/firs...ces-secretary/

Daschle Withdraws Nomination for Health and Human Services Secretary
Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination for health and human services secretary, and President Obama has accepted.

FOXNews.com

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

powered by BaynoteTom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination for health and human services secretary, after fielding mounting criticism over his failure to pay more than $130,000 in taxes.

President Obama stood by Daschle Monday, telling reporters that he "absolutely" supports the former South Dakota senator. But the president accepted Daschle's withdrawal Tuesday morning.

It was unclear whether Daschle, with his deep network of ties in the Senate stemming in part from his time as majority leader, would have been able to weather the criticism in confirmation.

Senators were reluctant to state publicly any opposition to Daschle's nomination in recent days. But that started to crack Tuesday morning, as Republican Sen. Jim DeMint called for Obama to withdraw the nomination -- becoming the first senator to say that the former majority leader's tax problems are disqualifying.

Now the IRS should line up on his thieving ass and hit him with tax evasion charges .Yeah right, forget about that .The IRS only goes after the 'little people' of America !

[PoliCon]

Good decision, whether he jumped or was pushed.

Good to see his is still an unemployed loser. :)

[asdf2231]

I wonder if President Obama's cabinet appointment process is actually a fiendishly complex sting opperation by the IRS to identify tax frauds? :D

[lacarnut]

Along with Daschle withdrawing another Clinton crook had to withdraw this am. Nancy Killefier withdrew her candidacy to be the first performance officer for the Federal Government. This position did not have to have Senate confirmation so Obama thought he could sneak one in on us.

She stopped making unemployment compensation payments for a household employee for 1 1/2 years so a lien was placed on her home. She paid it but this just goes to show that these assholes think they are above the law and better than the rest of us.

I would like to see all politicians vetted by the IRS. Betcha, the Feds might collect a shit pot of money from these turkeys.

[SarasotaRepub]

Along with Daschle withdrawing another Clinton crook had to withdraw this am. Nancy Killefier withdrew her candidacy to be the first performance officer for the Federal Government. This position did not have to have Senate confirmation so Obama thought he could sneak one in on us.

She stopped making unemployment compensation payments for a household employee for 1 1/2 years so a lien was placed on her home. She paid it but this just goes to show that these assholes think they are above the law and better than the rest of us.

I would like to see all politicians vetted by the IRS. Betcha, the Feds might collect a shit pot of money from these turkeys.

Yeah I saw this story mentioned also. My,my the Dems do seem to be having a little tax trouble...:D

Too bad Tom, even the delusional morons on DU are glad you're gone.

[SaintLouieWoman]

This just keeps getting better and better! Its like herding cats trying to find a couple of honest Dims!!

That's why they have to start appointing Republicans! Wonder if they can yank the Treasury Secretary out of there.