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Gail, TN — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:52:52 GMT

Thank you, Sen. Daschle. You did the right thing.

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MSierra, SF — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:54:22 GMT

THANK YOU !!

You did the right thing, Tom

Now, how about Howard Dean ?????
He's just the man Obama should be bringing into the Cabinet

No more Republicans

Bi-Partisanship is over rated

Send Mitch McConJob back to the Rescue Mission !!

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MSierra, SF — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:55:38 GMT

The Obama team has looked MAGNIFICENT during the Transition

But, it seems like they've been dropping the ball lately

Do a better job of vetting your candidates

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Russell Fox Wells, Me — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:58:05 GMT

good,,,,,,,Now quit appointing Senators or lobysist...Break up this elite club and get down to business....I listen to Barney Frank who was involved with fannie may and freddie, hes still around, must be part of the elite club and we can go on with more.....If we ..Start sending out the pink slips to the elite it could get scary they will all be gone and who will run washington, hmmmm not a bad idea

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Pete, Salinas, CA — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:58:10 GMT

Oval office.......Please, I know I picked you guys to vet these people, NO MORE DEMOCRAT TAX CHEATERS!!

Can't you see this is making us look STUPID???????

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Taking Responsibility - Change I can believe in — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:58:19 GMT

My faith has been restored....

Thank you ... Now can we be a little more careful with the replacement nomination????

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Russell Fox Wells, Me — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:58:32 GMT

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Beverly in Chicago — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:01:27 GMT

Daschle was the man for the job. Obama needs to pull Gregg's nomination.

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The - Democrat Soldier — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:03:00 GMT

If you were lucky enough to be presented the honor of being picked to be in President Obama's administration!!

Then be honorable enough to withdraw - should you brought shame or case doubt to it.

Thank you GOD BLESS AMERICA

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Me Re Peat, Doster, GA — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:03:20 GMT

Why have no Republicans selected turned out to be tax cheaters?

Why have no Republicans selected turned out to be tax cheaters?

Why have no Republicans selected turned out to be tax cheaters?

No More Democrats, "The Corrupt Ones"
No More Democrats, "The Corrupt Ones"
No More Democrats, "The Corrupt Ones"

Thank you Mr. President.

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eagle1776 — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:04:33 GMT

Smart move. Even if it was all innocent the mere appearance of impropriety was causing problems for him and the President. Now, maybe Howard Dean should be nominated for HHS. As and MD he has an understanding of what is needed.

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Beverly in Chicago — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:04:40 GMT

This is so ridiculous. My interpretation is that Daschle is a victim of hypocritical obstructionist mainly that stupid Hannity and big fat wind Limbaugh's efforts to cause the Obama administration to fail.
First of all, he did volunteer the information. Secondly, how many others on that Hill don't have skeletons in their closets?
Thirdly, the people that are complaining about the pattern of tax dodgers; has any one forgotten McCain did not pay taxes for 5 years. Same scenario; oversight!
Finally, it's time to get on with the people's business and realize no one is perfect. Kept listening to that stupid Hannity and big fat wind Limbaugh and the government will be at a standstill forever.
Btw: President Barack Obama has kept most of promises. How many did George Bush keep?
www.politifact.com

Released presidential records

Require new hires to sign a form affirming their hiring was not due to political affiliation or contributions.

Overturned Ledbetter vs. Goodyear

There was an Executive Order on Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel; which banned lobbyists’ gifts to executive employees as Promise Kept. Daschle was not a lobbyist.

Appointed Republicans to the cabinet

And then there’s Gitmo

So take it easy; Republicans don’t want to pay taxes anyhow. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Change does come easily.

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Richard, Washington State — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:04:53 GMT

The Democrats are dropping like flies and President Obama just nominated his third Republican to a postition.

There is a little bit of political twilight zone going on here, don'tcha think?

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John Doe — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:04:55 GMT

CORRUPTION IS A DEMOCRATIC RIGHT OF WHICH ALL REPUBLICANS SHALL BE CONDEMED! The word "liberal" is code word for "hipocrite"!

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:04:56 GMT

I agree, this was the right thing to do. His failure seemed much more evasive, in my opinion. Apparently his accountant informed him last summer? At any rate, water under the bridge. He has been a strong advocate and party leader; but we need stronger leadership now. He can still perform in an advisory capacity.
^^^^^
PS. Bush actually profited from insider trading when he left Harkin Energy (which failed under his 'leadership') and no one on the right had any problem with that. Not that two wrongs make a right. Well, obviously, two wrongs make a Bush; but I digress!

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Robin Flannery, Riverhead, New York — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:06:18 GMT

Mr. Geithner...paging Tim Geithner. Please pick up the house phone

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cindy, Las Vegas, Nv — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:07:08 GMT

Good for Mr Daschle - now can we move on and get this position filled. I do like the idea of Howard Dean in this position. He proved himself as DNC chair, and has a great yell!!!!!!!!

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B...b...but it was only a mistake! — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:07:58 GMT

I like how Mr. Obama keeps referring to these crooks as "making mistakes." They knew what they were doing. Mr. Obama looks more and more stupid with each passing day. Latest polls have his approval ratings way down. Now, if only HE would resign!!

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B...b...but it was only a mistake! — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:07:58 GMT

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Pat, Boston, MA — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:08:10 GMT

Okay Joe Scarborough - who is the next Democrat you're going to hold to higher standards than any standards you expected from anyone in your own party, going all the way to Newt, which is going back a long way.

Which by the way is why we're in the mess we're in. All you in the Republican Party looked the other way for years, giving President Bush your stamp of approval. And you're still doing it.

Tom Daschle would have done a great job. Something you know nothing about from your own party.

Tom Daschle is a loss. Did that even occur to you? Too bad no one stood up for him in the GOP. Nor would they. It's loyalty to party, not to country.

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Marla Ferber — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:09:07 GMT

Pick Gov.Howard Dean of Vermont for Sec'y of HHS

He is a medical dr., is honest, made Obama's victory possible and will do a great job.

Please start this conversation!

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Richard, Washington State — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:09:07 GMT

Another thing that hasn't changed. The president goes on record as "absolutely" supporting a nominee through thick and thin.

Then accepts the withdrawal with regret. I hear echoes.

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Andrea, New York City — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:10:13 GMT

I feel bad about this. This was a witch hunt.

It does not smell right.

Somebody is pushing buttons and keeping President Obama off kilter. It happened during the campaign also.

HE WON. FACE IT!!! And it is obvious to me that there are certain folks that do not want to see a change in Healthcare and Oversight.

Why can't we all get behind this man and help him make his decisions, his way, rather than nitpick, criticize and harass.

I see that the ugliness of the last 8 years is still here.

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H R Block — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:10:48 GMT

Obama would have earned some political capital if he was the one to withdraw the nomination. Would have sent a message that he doesn't tolerate tax cheats in his 'ethical' administration.

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Beverly in Chicago — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:11:20 GMT

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Paul, Syracuse, NY — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:11:49 GMT

Now let's see today we have not only one, BUT TWO appointees that have withdrawn due to tax issues. And lest we forget Geitner's faux pas.

So much for change......actually, it's just more of the same.

And as for Howard Dean, we have erased him from the DNC and Obama has no use for him now that he's won. You won't see that crazy coot Dean in an Obama administration ever. Not even Obama would stoop that low.

At least we won't have to look at Daschle's clown glasses for the next four years and he can go back to his chauffered rides and making millions from the health care people he was going to "reform"! Doh!

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yawn — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:12:01 GMT

Well thank goodness for that. Now we can have someone who's perfect...because perfection and politics always goes hand in hand.

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bob smith, corruptalot, usa — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:12:42 GMT

This is a small victory for all of us. Daschel was too busy trying to find ways for the government to decide what type of medical treatment you get to pay his own taxes.

Now, how about a financial team that pays therer taxes too? Too hard?

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Teach — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:12:46 GMT

Thank goodness! This whole Daschle thing was pi**ing me off. Rich guys not paying their taxes somehow reminds me of the old administration.
Daschle may have been good at his job, but he just isn't honest enough for me - I don't believe he was entirely guilty of fraud, but he wasn't totally innocent either.
Obama keeps his promise - kind of.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:13:04 GMT

Howard Dean for Health Secretary - brilliant! I second that nomination!

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see right through — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:13:33 GMT

So it's okay for the Treasury Secretary to have tax problems because he's in charge of the IRS but if the Health and Human Services Secretary has a tax problem? Well, you must be kidding me? There's no way he could serve the country.

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Obama Fan — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:14:43 GMT

I see Joe Scarborough couldn't wait to get on the phone to Andrea Mitchell and gloat about this. All I can say is at least they never found a dead body in Tom's office.

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Ron Indiana — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:15:13 GMT

I agree, Tom did the right thing by resigning. Who knows what was said prior to the announcement. It is possible that President Obama encouraged Tom to resign. Who knows.

All that being said, Tom will likely be a senior advisor in the Obama Administration. Tom's knowledge of health care is a resource that still should be tapped. But not as HHS Secretary.

All in all, it has been a good day for the President. Holder is confirmed and received great support from the DOJ. Holder will take politics out of the legal system. Watch out Karl Rove, Cheney, Bush. There is a new sheriff in town. Habeas Corpus will be returning soon. The Constitution is breathing and will live again.

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:16:14 GMT

I'm sorry to see this happen. Daschle was the best person for the job. I feel Obama should still appoint Daschle to lead the reform effort team, even if he isn't Head of HHS. That way he won't require confrimation by Congress. I like Howard Dean, but he doesn't strike me as the right type of person to get Healthcare reform done.

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Just say no to tax cheats — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:16:44 GMT

Daschle was the man for the job. Beverly in Chicago (Sent Tuesday, February 03, 2009 1:01 PM)
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I respectfully disagree. It is time people are held accountable for their actions. If you or I were to mess up on our taxes, you can bet your bottom dollar that the tax man will cometh knocking on our door.

I don't care what office you hold, its time we are all held accountable for our actions. Responsibility starts with self...

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MB, Carlisle, PA — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:18:05 GMT

And the Democratic version of the Bush years is off to one heck of a start.

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Truthteller — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:18:26 GMT

Oh yeah CHANGE is here alright. Yeah right. Lets see Hmmm examples Hmmm. Well you spew a bunch of crap about lobbyists and ethics reform, and then you CHANGE your mind and make umpteen exceptions. Wait I got another: You make tax fraud just "something overlooked" and ChAnge the rules and promote the bastards. Nice job Obama

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Dave NJ — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:19:14 GMT

Perhaps it's time to nominate the orchestrator of the rise of the Democrat party to a cabinet position-Howard Dean.
Well before his infamous primary meltdown in 2003, he was the only one calling for the end of the Iraq war. As DNC Chairman, he came up with the 50 state strategy used by Obama that helped him win the Presidency. He's also a former Governor and a physician. Seems like a perfect candidate for HHS.

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MSierra, SF — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:20:30 GMT

A BLAST FROM THE PAST !!!

Does anybody remember Norm Coleman ?
Coleman ?

Yeah, Coleman !!

From Huff Post:

'...Is Coleman Aiming for a Do-Over Election?

The Coleman team appears to be laying out a continued strategy of casting doubt on the legitimacy of the Minnesota election result by pointing to a fundamental underlying idea of this dispute: The margin of error is simply too big in a race this close.

"Is there some point at which the margin of error is just too wide compared to the difference in votes to determine who truly won?" Coleman lawyer John Rock asked Ramsey County (St. Paul) elections director Joe Mansky. Mansky replied that there is absolutely such a point, with accuracy topping out at over 99.99%.

"All of which is pretty good," Mansky said. "But remember that one in every thousand is not an issue when somebody wins by 200,000 votes. When they win by 200 votes, the margin of error in our computation is likely large enough to have an impact on our result, and I think that's the situation that we find ourselves in here."

Of course, this opens up the question of how Coleman could justify any finding of a win for himself, since even a mathematically possible Coleman victory margin would be too narrow for these purposes. At this point we're looking at Nate Silver's hypothesis, that Coleman might be aiming for a do-over election as a possible outcome.

Franken's legal team didn't like the idea of continuing to cast doubt on the accuracy of the recount -- or whether such a thing as accuracy is even possible here -- and successfully objected on the basis of Mansky's credentials to comment. Franken lawyer Kevin Hamilton asked Mansky how many statewide recounts he's been involved with, as opposed to the local recounts he's conducted.

The answer: Only one...'

If you can't win an election.....

TRY, TRY, Again !!

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bob smith, corruptalot, usa — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:22:29 GMT

I think Blagojevich would be a perfect fit for this administration' HHS.

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jesse St.Paul Minnesota — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:25:55 GMT

High time the IRS does a little extra work in DC.Seems that our elected ones have figured out how to scam our tax system.Time to audit every last one of them GOP,DEM,INDY,all the way down to the gardeners.Then and only then we will know who is truth full and who isn't.

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Beverly in Chicago — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:26:46 GMT

Beverly in Chicago (Sent Tuesday, February 03, 2009 1:01 PM)
Daschle was the man for the job. Obama needs to pull Gregg's nomination.

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I don't know what coward what want to use my username. But, if you have an opinion , at least have the courage to say what YOUR opinion is. Don't be afraid to speak up. Opinions are the tapestry of democracy.

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My choice would be Howard Dean. He is a doctor and knows how to garner enthusiasm and votes.
in my hand
Beverly

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Alan, Pittsburgh, PA — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:27:16 GMT

He screwed up, he withdrew, and now somebody else must be chosen. Just do it and get on with it! I'm waiting for legitimate health care in my country!

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Humpty Dumpty — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:27:17 GMT

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Joe - STL — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:28:46 GMT

Howard Dean or Bust!

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The - Democrat Soldier — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:29:11 GMT

America - when there's a great leader, with great ideas and vision, one that has the support and the means to lead people in the direction that create prosperity and lessen it for the privilege few.

That leader - will be attacked, ridiculed, setup, talk about, called names, his supporters will be hack; his administration will be fair game and picked apart.

This moment will be our big test - we have fought long and hard for President Obama; because he brings us hope and the real possibility for change and the grip on the American dream.

DO NOT let these minor set backs - distort your purpose and your support for our new President.

The days are young and the Republican Party, and other objection groups, will try to bring President Obama down - President Obama won't let us fail and we should not fail him.

Stay strong American - this is a war that was waged by haters and will continue to be fought by them.

We the American people - the main streeters, now have our chance to fight back - and WIN and we will – no matter what!!!

Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

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A.Brocco,Albuquerque NM — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:29:32 GMT

Where's my list of the Republicans that are in jail?

What about my list of Republicans that should be in jail?

Where is that video of Tricky Dick where he says:"I am not a crook!"

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We voted democratic for a reason - to silence the repubs! — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:29:50 GMT

I voted for a democratic President and I expect democrats to be nominated to positions of authority. I want no part of the republicans who have helped demolish this country's assests.

This message is for President Obama -------

Stop with the bipartisian crapola! Use democratic ideology and theories. Quit sucking up to the suckers!

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Ski, Silver City, New Mexico — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:31:50 GMT

I'm a Daschle supporter and he did the right thing by withdrawing, even though he never should have accepted the appointment in the first place.

I'm an Obama supporter, too, but he of all people shouldn't be allowed to set the house rules and then allow all sorts of exceptions to them.

Sad day for Daschle, Obama, health-care reform, and the country.

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Liz from NH — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:32:35 GMT

Dr. Howard Dean is indeed the right person for the job of HHS Secretary. As the architect of the 50-state strategy for the Democrats, he's shown that he can think big and execute well on many different levels. As a doctor and former governor, he understands the health care field thoroughly. I can't think of anyone I'd rather see in that post than Howard Dean.

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CA Indie for Obama — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:36:10 GMT

I am surprised at the low number of repub posters...thought they would try to flood the blog. It is disturbing the vetting process by the President seems to have some holes in it. More dems in office, by %s, will show more dems in scandals. Hopefully, Pres Obama will bring about this change, although he has given the repubs some ammo. Pres Obama, however, has some time to overcome these stumbles.
Daschle did the honorable thing and not cause more issues with his admin.

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N7r3pyd — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:36:14 GMT

Good news.

Send a message that Obama can get away with some stuff but not everything.

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SAM, USA — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:36:25 GMT

We do not need a stimulus plan!

We can get the money by the IRS auditing every single politician out there. Voila! Mucho dinero!!

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Anita, Birmingham, alabama — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:39:03 GMT

Obama issued this statement: "This morning, Tom Daschle asked me to withdraw his nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services. I accept his decision with sadness and regret."

"Tom Daschle has devoted his life to public service and health care reform, so that every American has access to health care they can afford. I had hoped that he could bring this passion and expertise to bear to finally achieve that goal, which is so essential to the progress of our economy and the well-being of businesses and families across our nation.

Oh well there goes "The Healthcare Reform Act. This issue has placed me in the position to place a hold on 1000 project ready jobs that I can create at the stroke of the pen, with opportunies to increase to number within 12 months to at least 2000 with insurance benefits and not minimal wages mind you.

We must remember this when we don't get a healthcare reform act. Actually this position is not something that anyone can perform. We musn't complain about it either. I surely hope that Mr. Daschle will still play a role as adviser on this subject, we definately need is knowledge....more than anyone knows.

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Forrest Gump — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:41:15 GMT

Stupid is as stupid does.

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Carole, San Diego — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:42:17 GMT

Do you think ANYONE in congress does there own taxes. I used to have my taxes done, asked a few questions, and signed my name. I would hate to go back now and explain any mistates or misjudgements made by my tax man.

I read somewhere that 50% of tax returns have errors.

Maybe we should now bipartisanly check each and every tax return for everyone working for our government. This will creat jobs!!!!

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TJM, NY — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:44:03 GMT

Howard Dean?? Yeah - there's a stable being.

I'd rather have Howard Stern.

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Beverly in Chicago — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:45:21 GMT

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Anita, Birmingham, Alabama — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:47:14 GMT

Doctors are the last people you'd want to be in charge of this. I've been an advocate of patient care for years and I can personally tell you that doctors and the insurance companies are the reason a lot of people can't afford insurance now.

Why do you think that people are paying more money for prescriptions? Doctors and pharmaceutical companies work with each other (this is a fact).

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jesse St.Paul Minnesota — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:48:16 GMT

Somebody,anybody,know the truth about Morning Joe Scarborough and the story about the dead, I heard hooker that was found in his office while he was in congress.Here is a younger guy,could have stayed on the gravy train like his fellow repubs for many more years.eather he is a moron with a big mouth,or he was up to his eyeballs in questionable behavior.anybody?

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Pacheck, Huntington Beach, Ca. — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:52:15 GMT

What we got here is nothing more or less than a MAN who is a team player. At the sign of contraversy he is thinking of the good of the coach and the team. I am sure the republican talking heads (Limbaugh et al.) are loading up with their nasty snide remarks, but on it's face value. This man is a patriot and Linbaugh is a convicted drug addict.

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Diane from Illinois — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:52:42 GMT

Howard Dean is NOT the answer folks! As a former physician he is part of the PROBLEM in Health Care. I know, I've been in for over 30 years. Physicians are the worst. Many of them are in it just to make money (shock)and could care less about what the average person needs as far as health care is concerned. Some won't even see patients unless they have good insurance. He's also too hyper for the position. No, Obama needs to look elsewhere.

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Diana Owens, Tacoma, Washington — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:52:45 GMT

Well, no one said it was going to be easy. Of the many employee that will be working for the Obama administration there will be some that will not pass the tests. How many others Republicans and Democrates that have not paid attention to all their tax obligations, and have overlooked paying the ones they feel is not right? It is a good example of the need to overhaul the tax system. Sometimes what the common taxpayer have to put up with is not realize to the people who are in congress and corpotations have to abide by the same crazy taxes rules and laws that the little people have to adher to. The problem is there are probably those who can afford to not adhered to the same rules as the rest of us. Obama will realize there are two Americas, one for those who have the means to avoid paying all the taxes they are required to pay, and those who don't have the means to advoid paying with the few dollars that we have.

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Lanny Taylor, NY — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:54:49 GMT

What's disturbing is that Obama would have went to the mat for Daschle. It doesn't matter to Obama that someone is a tax cheat, look at Geitner for evidence.

Obama has stumbled coming out of the gate.

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Truthteller — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:55:45 GMT

YEEEEEEEEEAHHHH. Were gonna save em in Pa. and georgia and IdahoYYYYYEEEEEAHhhhhhh. Then were gonna save em in Fla. and Cuba and Puerto Rico YEEEEEAHHHHHHH " Howard DEans acceptance Speech" YEEEEAAAHHHHHHHH

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Times Ten — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:56:13 GMT

What about Tim "Turbo Tax" Geithner? When is that crook going to resign?

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Teach — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:57:12 GMT

Let's not compare this administration with the last, folks. Obama does have a few (out of what, a thousand?) people who were lobbiests, but some lobbied for 'Tobacco Free Youth' and the like. Not exactly like Bush's 1000 lobbiests that he appointed, most of whom worked for big oil and military companies.
No, let's not get the two administrations confused with each other - read up, don't just spout off.

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Paul Greves, Phoenix, Arizona — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:57:26 GMT

How bout' Howard Dean. A Doctor who just did a bang up job for the DNC...!!

HELLO..!! Anybody out there...!!

All kidding aside, I really think Mr. Dean would do a bang up job, we need HEALTH CARE for everyone..

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schriendog, colorado springs — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:58:00 GMT

"Now quit appointing Senators or lobysist...Break up this elite club and get down to business....I listen to Barney Frank who was involved with fannie may and freddie, hes still around, must be part of the elite club and we can go on with more.....If we ..Start sending out the pink slips to the elite it could get scary they will all be gone and who will run washington,"

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I'm sorry, but isn't Congressman Frank subject to the opinions of Massachusetts voters, or, do we blindly obey the rantings of narcotic addicts on the radio who have zero personal responsibilities and allow them to tell us who's perfect enough to serve?

Daschle's actions -- bad and good -- speak for themselves, but I agree that, "Now we can have someone who's perfect...because perfection and politics always goes hand in hand."

You excoriated Jimmy Carter because he was a micromanaging choir boy, but Daschle and Geithner have credentials and understandings crucial to changing how this country runs. Neither is a perfect man, but their willingness to step up at a time like this and guide policy outweighs their screw-ups.

And if you indict Daschle and Geithner, please go after Halliburton and Enron and WorldCom and Wall Street with the same fervor.

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Wounded Knee — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:58:48 GMT

Obama KNEW Daschle had a tax problem, his own people did the vetting, and he STILL nominated him. What in the world is wrong with Obama?

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Anita, Birmingham, Alabama — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:58:49 GMT

Howard Dean...I don't think so. You don't put a fox in the hen house. Has anyone of the "experts" out there figured out why we have problems with our healthcare system? Dah?

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Richard, Washington State — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:58:50 GMT

CA Indie for Obama:

There are typically only around 20% Republican posters here anyway. If that many.

Some of these things speak for themselves, though.

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Ed, FW, TX — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:01:25 GMT

Well folks, I agree with a number of you, Eagle, Bev in Chi, Clara in KC, MSierra, DemoSoldier, and some others. Yes, Daschle did the right thing and Yes it was a bit of a partisan witch hunt.

We are at war, not with the terrorists or the commies or any state actors. We are at war with the forces of evil that have pushed OUR country down the path toward consolidation of wealth and away from a strong democracy based on a healthy and growing middle class.

Dr. Dean would be a great pick. One wonders if any of the chattering class read our musings here, lol.

The GOPer losers including Slimy Joe. S. will do anything to obstruct our adgenda. WE WON in November. Don't ever forget that. WE will support Our President.
GOPer losers, he is your president also. If he fails, we all fail.

I recall a simple yet powerful saying from a Carlos Castenada book I read in grad school.
"A warrior is impeccable" - Don Juan

The obstructionists will continue to run their stupid game so WE must require are leaders and their staffs to be impeccable (def impeccable adj. Having no flaws; perfect. See synonyms at perfect . Incapable of sin or wrongdoing).

Difficult task, yes it is but "It don't come easy"

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Oh Yeah! — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:01:41 GMT

Even some of the Obomabots on this site are seeing Obama's true colors after a few short weeks. Who is going to help Obama clean the egg off of his face after he adamantly stood by his appointment of Daschle?

Humpty Dumpty

The Obama-nations are a bit wobbled, but they'll regain their sea-legs. State of the Union speech is coming up soon, and a fresh batch of Kool-Aide will be passed out to the faithful.

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Shawn, Conroe Texas — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:05:11 GMT

Why are some people making it sound like Democrats are all corrupt and doing illeagal things, while the Republicans are all saints. How soon we forget the Bush administration. Republicans are always trying to make themselves into the victims. President Obama didn't only win he won big. It is time to get past the pettiness that is going on and work together for a common good, and that would be the United States and it's citizens!!!!

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Steven J. Balazic Chicago , Illinois — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:15:22 GMT

Nominate Gov. Howard Dean for the Secretary of Health and Family Services. He is a physican , a past governor and would have a passion for the positon. Being a governor Dean also understand the politics of the positon.

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Teach — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:19:04 GMT

Another thing that hasn't changed. The president goes on record as "absolutely" supporting a nominee through thick and thin. Then accepts the withdrawal with regret. I hear echoes
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I'm with you Richard. I seem to recall 'I could no more disown him than I could my white grandmother.' Until, of course, a month later when he had no problem disowning him.

Well, how can you not accept a withdrawl? You can't force someone to take a job he/she doesn't want.
As far as the Reverand, he continued to spout some wierd things even after Obama's remark. I am not sure Obama disowned him, but rather he just publicly disapproved of his remarks.
Keep it up, Bev, someday your party will be in power again.
But not today.

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Barbara C. - Fort Lauderdale, FL — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:19:59 GMT

Thank you Senator Daschle for doing the right thing. I am sure, with a little time, Obama will find the right person for this Cabinet Post. I would start with anyone who worked on this in 1992 and who knows, like Hillary, everything that went wrong back then, so that we can work on this project with the right due dilligence and allowing yes..even some of my Specialists down here in Florida, to have input or a seat at the table with resolving our health care in the U.S. I talk to Doctors all the time, and they feel Obama is not going to let them have input on this issue.

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Richard Robbins, Buffalo NY — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:21:53 GMT

The obstructionists will continue to run their stupid game so WE must require are leaders and their staffs to be impeccable (def impeccable adj. Having no flaws; perfect. See synonyms at perfect . Incapable of sin or wrongdoing).

Difficult task, yes it is but "It don't come easy"

Ed, FW, TX

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Are you calling for Tim Geithner's resignation? Clinton's too, you know, with all her and her husbands conflicts of interest.

If not, then you're just blowing a lot of hot air.

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Time about is fair play — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:22:19 GMT

It is only fair that the Democrats' feet be held to the fire just as the Republicans'feet were. Fair is fair, after all. All politicians should expect scrutiny no matter what. A whiner is a whiner no matter which party they belong to.

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JOHN DOE — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:22:19 GMT

YEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Anita, Birmingham, Alabama — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:27:12 GMT

Diane from Illinois:

Thank's for helping explain this issue to some of the cabinet appointment experts.

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Claudette, Florida — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:31:12 GMT

Do not be fooled by the remaining right wing republican rhetoric. They do not want want any form of healthcare reform. They do not want to put more money in Americans pockets unless you are the top 1% and they could care less about the foreclosures in America. They have almost destroyed this country with trickle down economics and war. Now they are attacking all of President Obamas nominees, let them all be vetted on their taxes to stay in the house and senate!

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Claudette, Florida — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:37:19 GMT

The only thing new in Washington nominations under this administration is that it does not sweep these things under the rug. They are being transparent. Let Obama chose his people, manage his people and attempt to clean up the mess of BUSH! We can handle a mistake on the taxes, we can not handle the thousands of deadly mistakes of the Bush administration without, good people who learn from a mistake. Unlike Bush and the republicians who can not even admit to making them.

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Lisa in Florida — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:39:24 GMT

People who are celebrating Daschle's withdrawl have no clue what a talent this man has and what the country has lost. He could have truly reformed our broken health care system. What a shame.

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Joe Doaks,anytown — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:41:16 GMT

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Sandra, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:50:28 GMT

Hey Me Rae Peat, Doster, GA:
In answer to your question did we notice that no Repbulican nominees were tax cheaters? Yes we noticed have you noticed that high rolling Republicans do not pay taxes that is only for poor people. Or is this one more area you are ignorant in. This is from a reformed high level Repbulican who did not pay taxes and was taught how not to by other Republicans.

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Jackie F Baltimore,Maryland — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:51:46 GMT

Thank You senator for doing the right thing!!!
you have restored my faith in the system

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Ayden, Eugene, Oregon — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:54:28 GMT

Howard Dean for HHS post is absolutely the right choice. Do not place any more Republicans to cabinet positions.

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Jim wlson, Oswego, NY — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:12:02 GMT

I have paid my taxes,kept up with my mortgage and providrd for my family. Yep, just Joe six pack. since I have been so successful, where is my bonus?

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He's Still A Liar — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:45:18 GMT

Somebody said President Obama has released presidential records; I want to see the personal records - Why is his birth certificate off-limits? Why wouldn't he want everyone to know where he was born if it's on the level?
Joe Doaks,anytown (Sent Tuesday, February 03, 2009 2:41 PM)

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Joe, I believe he only released PREVIOUS presidents' records. Mr. Obama himself is off limits. "DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO" ......."I AM ABOVE THE LAW"

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Suze — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:30:26 GMT

Judgment to lead? I guess this is called On The Job Training.