Daschle takes himself out of the running for HHS job

[The Straight Story]

Daschle takes himself out of the running for HHS job
By Jennifer Loven, Associated Press February 3, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - Faced with problems over back taxes and potential conflicts of interest, Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination on Tuesday to be President Barack Obama's Health and Human Services secretary.

"Now we must move forward," Obama said in a written statement accepting Daschle's request to be taken out of consideration. A day earlier, Obama had said he "absolutely" stood by Daschle.

Daschle, the former Senate Democratic leader, said he would have not been able to operate "with the full faith of Congress and the American people."

"I am not that leader, and will not be a distraction" to Obama's agenda, he said.

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[ClassWarrior]

1. Two words: Howard Dean.

NGU.

[Life Long Dem]

2. Dean

For HHS

[earth mom]

3. Good and I hope Dean is chosen. nt

[theoldman]

4. I do not think Dean will take the job.

After the slap in the face he got he will just keep on walking. If he is asked to take the job he should make Obama apologize.