WASHINGTON (CNN) — Four prominent Democratic Senators spoke out Saturday in support of former Sen. Tom Daschle, whose tax records have come under scrutiny as he pursues a Cabinet position in the administration of President Barack Obama.
Obama nominated the 61-year-old South Dakotan to be secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Senate Finance committee — which will vote on the nomination before the full Senate votes on whether to confirm him — is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss the nomination.
A committee memo obtained Friday by CNN indicates committee members want to discuss the use of a car and driver that Daschle didn't disclose on his income taxes, and nonpayment of taxes on more than $80,000 he earned in consulting fees after leaving the Senate.
Sen. John Kerry, D-Massachusetts, the senior member of the finance committee, released a statement Saturday saying, "Months ago, Tom personally and proactively addressed the taxes issue and took all necessary steps to correct his innocent error.
I guess this is the change that we have to get used to. All those innocent tax errors that politicians commit are easily forgiven.
What the fuck???
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