Kerik said the problematic issue arose as he was completing documents required for Senate confirmation. "I uncovered information that now leads me to question the immigration status of a person who had been in my employ as a housekeeper and nanny. It has also been brought to my attention that for a period of time during such employment required tax payments and related filings had not been made."
He should have toughed it out -- if this was all there was. I think it shows a little flakiness other wise. Like him a lot, but he shouldn't have wilted so easily. It would be good if Bush could salvage the nomination, but i doubt it.