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Daschle and Performance Czar both withdraw for being tax cheats
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WASHINGTON -- Faced with problems over back taxes and potential conflicts of interest, Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination on Tuesday to be President Barack Obama's Health and Human Services secretary.
"Now we must move forward," Obama said in a written statement accepting Daschle's request to be taken out of consideration. A day earlier, Obama had said he "absolutely" stood by Daschle.
Daschle, the former Senate Democratic leader, said he would have not been able to operate "with the full faith of Congress and the American people."
"I am not that leader, and will not be a distraction" to Obama's agenda, he said.
His stunning statement came less than three hours after another Obama nominee also withdrew from consideration, and also over tax problems. Nancy Killefer, nominated by Obama to be the government's first chief performance officer, said she didn't want her bungling of payroll taxes on her household help to be a distraction.
Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Daschle's former Democratic colleagues had rallied to his defense in the wake of questions about a series of tax issues. Last month, Daschle paid $128,203 in back taxes and $11,964 in interest.
"Tom made a mistake, which he has openly acknowledged," Obama said. "He has not excused it, nor do I. But that mistake and this decision cannot diminish the many contributions Tom has made to this country."
Daschle also was facing questions about potential conflicts of interests related to the speaking fees he accepted from health care interests. Daschle also provided advice to health insurers and hospitals through his post-Senate work at a law firm.
The withdrawal comes after Republicans and major newspapers questioned Obama's decision to stick with Daschle.
Republican Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina said Obama was "losing credibility" with his statements in support of Daschle. "Part of leadership is recognizing when there has been a mistake made and responding quickly," the Republican said.
In an editorial, The New York Times described Daschle's ability to move "cozily between government and industry" as a cloud over any role he might play in changing the nation's health care system.
The Chicago Tribune opined that "Daschle is dispensable" and suggested that "to proclaim high standards and then suspend them exposes Obama to charges that he is either hypocritical or obtuse."
What a phuckin joke!! He can really pick um!! C'mon Obama lovers, do you still have all that faith in him?Veritas Vos Liberabit
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Re: Daschle and Performance Czar both withdraw for being tax cheats
this goes to show that the dumb ass fukin idiot obama has no clue how to be a president or how to vet people right because theres 3-4 people that already quit or resigned his staff.all you liberals know if this was a republican there would of been a crusification-sp of a republican and the media would of ran wild with it in all the news papers and tv stations. but the real public doesnt get to hear the truth because the media covers it up. the dictator of ven chavez even today this morning announced obama doesnt have a clue on how to run the usaDisclaimer: Steroid use is illegal in a vast number of countries around the world. This is not without reason. Steroids should only be used when prescribed by your doctor and under close supervision. Steroid use is not to be taken lightly and we do not in any way endorse or approve of illegal drug use. The information is provided on the same basis as all the other information on this site, as informational/entertainment value.
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Originally posted by FUZO View Posttheres 3-4 people that already quit or resigned his staff
Donald Rumsfeld - Secretary of Defense
Colin Powell - Secretary of State
John Ashcroft - Secretary of Justice
Alberto Gonzales - Attorney General
Let me ask you, if the media is covering this up, how do you know about it?
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Originally posted by Fit2bLarge View Postyou mean like this:
Donald Rumsfeld - Secretary of Defense
Colin Powell - Secretary of State
John Ashcroft - Secretary of Justice
Alberto Gonzales - Attorney General
Let me ask you, if the media is covering this up, how do you know about it?
By this answer proves me right again you cant answer the question and side stepping it again. as for how I got to know i'm a republican I have to know everything about how bad liberals fuk things up while there in office. I subscribe to all my right wing internet sites.And watch the best shows on cable,glen beck.orielly factor and the best hannity.dickobama is a idiot and he came out today and said Its my fault and we have to vet better and he's taking the blame. well thats right idiot you dont have a clue.Disclaimer: Steroid use is illegal in a vast number of countries around the world. This is not without reason. Steroids should only be used when prescribed by your doctor and under close supervision. Steroid use is not to be taken lightly and we do not in any way endorse or approve of illegal drug use. The information is provided on the same basis as all the other information on this site, as informational/entertainment value.
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Originally posted by Fit2bLarge View PostOh, and how could we ever forget Karl Rove
You liberals are so afraid of karl rove its pathetic.Disclaimer: Steroid use is illegal in a vast number of countries around the world. This is not without reason. Steroids should only be used when prescribed by your doctor and under close supervision. Steroid use is not to be taken lightly and we do not in any way endorse or approve of illegal drug use. The information is provided on the same basis as all the other information on this site, as informational/entertainment value.
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Lmao, you are hysterical fuzo! I truely enjoy these lol.where did pose a question in your post? I don't see one question mark, where is it? You accuse me of not answering the question and sidestepping, but there's nothing to answer!! You Fuzo, wrong again! At least this president has the balls to admit his mistakes, unlike that other character...what's his name...?
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In office only two weeks an already making major mistakes (errors in judgment) to say the least. Oh, the future looks so brightA government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Thomas Jefferson
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Originally posted by firstenrgy View PostIn office only two weeks an already making major mistakes (errors in judgment) to say the least. Oh, the future looks so bright
EXACTLY. HE ADMITS TO SCREWING UP AFTER A FEW WEEKS YEAH OK FIT THATS A GREAT SIGN OF THE WE NEED CHANGE.LETS KEEP SPENDING LETS PUT OUR KIDS IN DEBTDisclaimer: Steroid use is illegal in a vast number of countries around the world. This is not without reason. Steroids should only be used when prescribed by your doctor and under close supervision. Steroid use is not to be taken lightly and we do not in any way endorse or approve of illegal drug use. The information is provided on the same basis as all the other information on this site, as informational/entertainment value.
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Originally posted by Fit2bLarge View Postyou mean like the previous administration did...right?
lets not forget, we were in Surplus during the Clinton administration...
That was then, this is now. You think it is really smart to put this country in even more debt? Do you really think this will help the economy?
Doesn't matter what Clinton did back then cause he is not the one who is in charge now.Veritas Vos Liberabit
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Why is it that the Obamaites always bring up Bush when someone brings up something wrong that Obama did?
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