**** Dachle WITHDRAWS! ****

[Undercurrent]

Breaking MSNBC

[jenmito]

1. YES!!!

[question everything]

65. Couldn't have said it better (nt)

[wryter2000]

2. Good

Make way for Dr. Dean! :bounce:

In my dreams. :evilgrin:

[TheBigotBasher]

32. It should be Howard Dean.

He was able to face down an incredible political machine and enforce rules that had been agreed (no matter how people saw the consequences of that).

If he can stand up to that machine - he can stand up to everything that will be thrown at him and the President by the Insurance companies.

[graywarrior]

3. ! !

! !

[NightWatcher]

4. YAY

[ej510]

5. Thank God!

[jenmito]

6. There goes another Repub. talking point!

[AndyA]

7. Good! Now go find someone good, Barack.

And be sure to ask them about taxes before making any announcements.

This is an important position, we need someone REALLY GOOD to fill it.

[Triana]

8. Good for Daschle - it was the right thing to do for Obama and for the party. n/t

[jenmito]

17. I think it's good for OBAMA-he probably had a little something to do with it.

[ClarkUSA]

9. The perfect truly is the enemy of the good.

[tekisui]

20. Good ole tax cheats. God bless 'em.

[ClarkUSA]

37. No, he made an understandable mistake, which he corrected back in June 2008.

He will still remain as a senior advisor, hopefully. His Senate contacts and background make him invaluable to the effort
to bring national healthcare to this country.

[tekisui]

10. Hear That Everyone? Loud Criticism Works!

We have to make noise for our voices to be heard!

[ClarkUSA]

38. Republicans are delighted you did so. They're all sniggering now.

Nice job.

[tekisui]

43. I don't give a shit what repukes do.

Daschle was bringing Obama down, it is good he was cut loose.

[ClarkUSA]

52. You did their work for them. Nice job.

Daschle "was bringing Obama down" because of people like you and Rush Limbaugh. Now, that's bipartisanship of a kind I
will never applaud. But keep congratulating yourself. Hope you feel virtuous now.

[tekisui]

57. Get over yourself.

I don't care what letter is by their name. If they are fucking up, they should go. Daschle boned himself and Obama. I think we avoided a mistake today. Repukes were all for him, btw.

[ClarkUSA]

75. I am not the one patting myself on the back.

Daschle's tax issue was a distraction that you, Republicans and the corporate media pursued. Nice job.

Repukes were all for him, btw.

I saw many interviews these past few days with Senate Republicans. All of them were harping on this as
much as you and enjoying every minute of it. Kinda like you.

[tekisui]

79. Daschle himslef opened this door, and gave the media the ammo.

Those in high level positions had better keep their noses clean. You want to look past it because they are Dems?

It doesn't work that way. Every person in Obama's administration will be looked over with a fine toothed comb. If there are any problems, they should know they will become magnified to the point of becoming a distraction. He brought it on himself and on Obama. I am glad to see him go, because now, he is no longer a distraction.

[ClarkUSA]

82. Daschle did the right thing in being transparent and got his head handed to him for it.

He didn't have to reveal anything. I'm sure he and Team O didn't expect fellow Democrats to throw shit at them along
with the MSM whores and happy Republicans. I'm glad you're happy, too.

Now you can be proud.

[Alexander]

59. Rush Limbaugh didn't force Daschle to cheat on his taxes.

I guess you come from the "Democrats never do anything wrong" camp.

[ClarkUSA]

78. No, but he, like the MSM, sure likes to stir up a shitstorm when it comes to Democrats.

I guess you come from the "Democrats never do anything wrong" camp.

You should know me better than that. I never said Daschle didn't do anything wrong. I just think he should have still been confirmed.
He paid up with penalties like Geithner, and Geithner got confirmed. :shrug:

Oh well, chalk another one up for the corporate media wins another one, with an able assist from wingnuts and Democratic circular
firing squad.

[high density]

11. Thank you Killefer

[tekisui]

16. She led by example.

[lib2DaBone]

12. We need universal health care to be competitive in the world

.. tax breaks and band-aids is not going to do it.

[AtomicKitten]

13. Paging Dr. Dean.

[rvablue]

47. While I personally would be happy to see Dr. Dean get the nod, I'm not sure

it's going to happen.

The good doctor did such a good job of saving the Democratic Party and challenging Repubs in places that we hadn't contended in years (i.e. McConnell's seat that he almost lost in Kentucky), the Republicans could start this drama-rama all over again.

I'm not suggesting that we cave to that. It's just that after this Daschle debackle, Obama might opt for someone who was not the architect of sending so many Republicans home and avoiding another cable news piss and moan sesssion by the cry baby GOP.

We shall see, though. If he does choose Dean, I'll be happy!

[Name removed]

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[Undercurrent]

14. Gibbs to speak at 1:30 Eastern time.

[CatWoman]

15. good

the little fucking weasel.

[ronnykmarshall]

86. Thanks Rush supporter!!

:sarcasm:

See the blow hard bullshit above.

[marylanddem]

18. best news all day. progressives take heart!

[avaistheone1]

24. I am so glad. There is still a bit of sanity in Washington.

[Kolesar]

19. Sad. But I didn't like the pick even before the "tax issues"

Love your new CD, though!

[Maven]

21. GOOD - and I don't even care about his tax issues.

I care that he's a shill for insurance cos. and big pharma.

[avaistheone1]

22. Whew! It's true. Thank God.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/

[Uzybone]

23. Good news...sorry Tom

at least you got the message. Now President Obama doesn't have to keep covering for you.

[truebrit71]

25. So which republican will Obama replace HIM with?

:eyes:

Richardson leaves, we get Gregg.

Daschle leaves, so who's the next pick? Trent Lott?

I am failing to see the appeal of this bi-partisan shit as the days progress...

[global1]

36. Better Still - Frist.....nt

[truebrit71]

40. Yikes!!!

:rofl:

[Better Believe It]

45. How about Senator Hatch? His voting record is better than Senator Gregg!

Now that would be a clever move. Utah's governor would replace Hatch with someone who is less reactionary than Senator Hatch, he or she might even vote with progressives once in a blue moon!

Now that would be yet another example of smart bi-partisan politics!

[PBS Poll-435]

60. Palin

:eyes:

[jenmito]

26. Andrea Mitchell reporting that Daschle read the article in the NYT, and after seeing

how the Repubs. were attacking him, he knew he wouldn't be able to be effective in his position so he called Obama to withdraw.

[ClarkUSA]

44. He's realistic and taking one for Team O. I'm sure he'll stay on as senior advisor.

[jenmito]

49. Good for him (and for us).

[global1]

46. It's Interesting That Daschle Is Using The Repugs Attacking Him.....

as part of his justification to step down. If you looked at the sentiment here on DU - a lot of us were not supportive of Daschle and wanted him to be dumped or withdraw. I called my Senators and Congressman. Obama doesn't need this distraction. He needs to sell the stimulus plan and not be saddled with questions about Daschle's taxes or lobbying efforts.

I'm really thinking the Dems had more to do with Daschle withdrawing than the Repugs. I think the Repugs would have been content to have Daschle confirmed so that they could use this later on.

I'm pleased - now let's put this behind us and move on.

[jenmito]

54. Well...

it's true that he probably wouldn't be able to do an effective job with the Repubs. holding this against him. But Repub. Sen. Jim Demint was just on MSNBC saying he thought this was less about Daschle and more about presidential leadership (meaning Obama "asked" him to withdraw). And he felt it was a good thing for Obama to keep his "brand" of doing things in a more ethical way. He, too, said we can now put this behind us and move on.

[Still Sensible]

27. Excellent development

Get another GOP talking point off the table. I know the President felt some loyalty to Dashle because he was one of the earliest Obama supporters. Maybe he can find an ambassadorship or something for him.

[AngryAmish]

28. GASP!

[TwilightGardener]

29. I'm sure Obama is relieved.

[Occam Bandage]

30. Whee!

[grantcart]

61. you are on something of a serependipitis roll lol

btw can you give a translation to your tag line?

[Occam Bandage]

62. "I am a spy. Don't tell anyone." nt

[grantcart]

73. I was sure it was "help me I am a prisoner in a Chinese bakery" from a fortune cookie

btw how many people have asked?

[Occam Bandage]

80. That would be,

救济我! 我是中国幸运饼工厂的囚犯,

if you're ever interested in telling some Chinese dude that you're being held prisoner in a Chinese fortune cookie factory and need help.

(Which Babelfish hilariously translates as "Provide reliefs me! I am the Chinese Lucky Cake Factory prisoner," in their ongoing quest to ensure that qualified Chinese translators never go out of business.)

Also, you're only the second.

[mythyc]

96. !

:rofl:

[ErinBerin84]

31. good

[rvablue]

33. Knew it! This is good news.

For years we've seen this kind of stuff under Bush and I'm glad to see an end to it with Obama.

Dont' give those lying rascals any fodder for their BS partisan stonewalling.

There are others for this job. Daschle knew about his "error" way, way before he took the time to fix it.

Glad to hear this and now let's back to business.

While I'd like to see Dean get the appointment now, I don't see it happening. Every Republican, including McConnell, who almost lost their seat because of the good doctor's efforts would give him complete hell in the hearing process.

ed: for sp.

[onefreespiritedchick]

34. He did the right thing, by getting out..

After all, lead by example.

[mzmolly]

35. That's too bad. Movin on .... DEAN, DEAN, DEAN

Say it with me folks "DEAN, DEAN, DEAN!" ;)

I do feel badly for Daschle, but that's politics.

[mmonk]

39. Replace him with a progressive partisan Republicans hate.

When they oppose that person, go further left.

[uponit7771]

41. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTT!!!!!

[mikelgb]

42. ....

double take

:wow:

[dpbrown]

48. It should have been Howard Dean in the first place!

Daschle is more of the same, not change.

[DCBob]

50. Too bad but it seems the right thing to do.

Truly a tempest in a teapot but better to put an end to it now. There are other good options for this appointment.

[Kitsune]

51. Good, now let's get someone who's in favor of single-payer in there! *nt*

[NorthCarolina]

63. How about Kucinich? n/t

[Desertrose]

70. Sounds good to me!! n/t

[Clear Blue Sky]

53. About time.

[BklynChick]

56. good!

[Undercurrent]

58. Two in one day.

I heard there is another one, a third (other than Tim Geitner) with tax problems. Get it all over with in one fell swoop.

[Pirate Smile]

64. He didn't want to hurt Obama or the cause of getting Healthcare through Congress.

[Dappleganger]

77. He should have done this sooner...

Nancy Killefer had to show him the way.

[Boomerang Diddle]

66. So who do we bitch about next?

:evilgrin:

[ronnykmarshall]

87. Just wait about 24 hours.

[vaberella]

67. Wow...he's out. I'm a bit surprised. But it seems to be good for everyone.

This tax stuff is killing these guys left and right. I'm starting to think he was getting pressure from not only the press but also the Obama admin and maybe some of the crap from the Repubs were pushing him out.

[Mass]

68. About time. May be now the Senate Finance committee can go back to

work on the stimulus rather than playing defense for Daschle.

[jesus_of_suburbia]

69. GOOD RIDDANCE! Now let's bring on Dean!

[gauguin57]

71. Holy crap!

I guess I'm surprised. BUT ... maybe this will get some of these high-powered folks to visit Jackson-Hewitt or H&R Block -- and PAY THEIR DAMNED TAXES like us little people have to -- before they seek a cabinet post.

[AspenRose]

72. Howard Dean.

Please, please, PLEASE Howard Dean.

[ShortnFiery]

74. Paging Doctor Dean!

;)

[Phoonzang]

76. So....it's not going to be Howard Dean and then everyone's heads are going to explode... AGAIN. nt

[Bonobo]

81. Damn fucking straight!

I'm sitting here, agonizing over how I am going to afford paying my tax bill this year and those bastards have the hubris to act as they do.

Makes me se red big time (add emoticons here for effect)!

[wroberts189]

83. Dr Dean Dr Dean Dr Dean Dr Dean Dr Dean Dr Dean Dr Dean eom

[ronnykmarshall]

84. Good.

Don't keep this dragging on like Blogo.

Sorry Tom, but you have no one to blame but yourself for this.

[ronnykmarshall]

85. Good.

Don't keep this dragging on like Blogo.

Sorry Tom, but you have no one to blame but yourself for this.

[valerief]

88. Howie! Howie! Howie! Nowie!!!! nt

[trcove]

89. Dean

Is Dean to progressive for Obama?

[trcove]

90. Dean

Is Dean to progressive for the Obama team?

[Undercurrent]

91. I'm glad we can move on from this.

[dixiegrrrrl]

92. Draft Howard Dean thread is here, with contact info.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x4970734

[BeyondGeography]

93. Who's Dachle?

[ddeclue]

94. and loses the s in his last name...

:)

[bigwillq]

95. GOOD!

I always thought Daschle was scum. I don't know why he was even considered in the first place.