Posted on 02/03/2009 9:18:07 AM PST by AngelesCrestHighway
Republican Sen. Jim DeMint on Tuesday called for President Obama to withdraw the nomination of Tom Daschle for health and human services secretary, becoming the first senator to say that the former majority leader's tax problems are disqualifying. DeMint told FOX News that Daschle's failure to pay $134,000 in federal taxes reflects a "problem with integrity" that the government cannot afford to tolerate. DeMint spoke out against Daschle as a number of prominent newspapers, including The New York Times, called for the South Dakota Democrat to drop his bid. "It's very unfortunate with Tom Daschle that this has occurred, but the president needs to lead. He needs to step in here and he needs to withdraw this nomination," the South Carolina Republican said. DeMint said he came to that conclusion after it became "obvious" that Daschle knew about the tax problems long before his nomination and did nothing to make it right. "The average American would likely face criminal charges with tax evasion of this size, yet he did not address the issue until he was nominated," he said.
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“”The average American would likely face criminal charges with tax evasion of this size”.....just maybe?”
That’s what they put Al Capone away for.
Mark Stein is on Rush today. He just said the NYT is calling for Daschle to withdraw.
I am really liking this DeMint guy more and more everyday!
Nice to see a Republican Senator with a bit of spine and fight!!
How many “honest mistakes” does Obama expect us to swallow from his crooks?
“Make no mistake, tax cheaters cheat us all, and the IRS should enforce our laws to the letter.” — Senator Tom Daschle, Congressional Record, May 7, 1998, p. S4507
“Nice to see a Republican Senator with a bit of spine and fight!!”.....
I know. We have to find as many as we can and support them. I am sending a message to Sen. DeMint now....
Obama to DeMint: I WON!
Daschle was afraid to take questions. Guilty.
Every single one he chooses to put on our plate. In fact, he enjoys watching Americans choke on it. He hates America and Americans.
Good idea. I will send one too!
Yep Semint is the real deal...call his DC office between 5:30-6:00pm and you may get one of his aids who will talk to you about what is happening on the ground.
DeMint is DeMan!
His arrogance is unreal!
IF he withdraws the best consequence would be he loses the
investment(repayment of the taxes he cheated on) to get
the cabinet post in order to take further bribes to recoup
that investment and make a profit.
Chicago Politics gone WILD up in DC - thank you Senator DeMint for CALLING OUT THESE CROOKS! 2 Weeks and the disgust for this administration is already enough to reach for the heavy duty alcohol (and I don’t drink! well, not yet!)
Thanks for the info! I have seen him on TV alot lately, fighting the democrat talking points with truth and no mushy middle ground the last week. I really like him!
Good find! Too bad Geithner wasn’t stopped. That was an insult and an injury to Americans who are forced every year to fork over part of their wages before they ever see the money, and have no recourse but to comply. I will burn with resentment every day he’s there, knowing that a tax cheat enforces the tax laws, and that under him and his Dear Leader we’re going to be paying more taxes, so we can fund things like abortion.
Is it too late yet for him to do something about getting rid of Geithner?
There was another famous infamous Chicago Power figure named Al Capone that acted in in a similar manor.
What brought him down eventually?
DeMint is DeMan!
Yep . . . and what do you bet McCain stands up for Daschle?
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