[jessduntno]

"Kirk's nomination does not appear to be imperiled."

Of course not...why should it be???

[icwhatudo]

No wonder democrats don’t mind raising taxes...THEY DON’T PAY THEM!!!

[kingu]

I’m sure glad that all those voters got rid of the party of corruption in Washington and installed such honest, forthright citizens.

[Nachum]

The List ping

Obama's 6th week in office

*United State Trade Representative nominee Ron Kirk who owes back taxes, joining the ranks of other tax-addled Cabinet nominees such as Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, former Health and Human Services Secretary designate Tom Daschle, and former chief performance officer nominee Nancy Killifer.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/03/more-back-tax-i.html

(full list at www.nachumlist.com)

[freedumb2003]

How did the USA discover obama isn’t Jesus?

Jesus could build a cabinet!

[NRA2BFree]

Are there any liberals anywhere that pay their taxes?

[tioga]

another one bites the dust.....oh, wait, he won’t withdraw...there is no honor among thieves...

[Smogger]

"In addition, Kirk had declared as an entertainment expense more than $17,000 in tickets to Mavericks' games."

Holy Crap. What a dirt bag. Wouldn't I love to deduct the 8-10K annually I spend on Lakers tickets.

Paying Taxes really is for the little people.

[wolfcreek]

Hmmm. Me thinks these libs are either very ignorant of the law or just don’t give a damn.

Personally, I would like to go *underground* rather than give any monies to the Obama cause.

[Gaffer]

Democrats only PAY taxes when they are nominated for a cabinet post. We all know that like 2 + 2 = 1000 (democrat math).

[cowtowney]

Are you referring to Ron “Tax the Internet” Kirk?

http://www.usmayors.org/uscm/us_mayor_newspaper/documents/12_20_99/dallas_article.htm

[A Strict Constructionist]

Has anyone checked Fishhead Rom’s tax returns yet.?

[Chode]

[BillT]

It's a requirement for Obama, don't ya’know!

[Jemian]

It would be a much shorter list to name those appointees without tax problems.

[HollyB]

Thanks for the Post, Jessdutno.

I thought this quote was interesting:

“The president nominated Mayor Kirk because of his proven ability at the negotiating table — building consensus between opposing stakeholders in Dallas and crafting deals to create opportunities for U.S. businesses overseas.

The mayor is working with the Finance Committee on a few minor issues mostly relating to a scholarship fund he set up at his alma mater — Austin College. The nomination is on track — the Committee has scheduled a hearing for next Monday.”

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Never mind integrity, he’s a good negotiator.

I’m interested in knowing what ‘minor’ issue he’s clearing up regarding the scholarship fund which he set up at his alma mater.

[SunkenCiv]

Obama trade nominee fixes errors in tax returns
[former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk.......]
Reuters
Posted on 03/02/2009 1:47:09 PM PST by Sub-Driver
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2197549/posts

[Red in Blue PA]

The Tax Cheat Party is more than an apt description.

[1066AD]

His wife’s some kinda lobbyist as well, did very well out of the new AA Center in Dallas IIRC.

[Sequoyah101]

Laws are for us, not them.

[anniegetyourgun]

mox nix....after all, not only did the Dems win - he’s black. Ergo, free pass.