Obama takes blame in Daschle, Killefer controversy

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Obama takes blame in Daschle, Killefer controversy

By JENNIFER LOVEN, AP White House Correspondent Jennifer Loven, Ap White House Correspondent – 7 mins ago
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"It's important for this administration to send a message that there aren't two sets of rules — you know, one for prominent people and one for ordinary folks who have to pay their taxes," Obama said near the end of a day of jarring developments, little more than 24 hours after he had said he was "absolutely" committed to Daschle's confirmation.

"I'm frustrated with myself, with our team. ... I'm here on television saying I screwed up," Obama said on NBC's "Nightly News with Brian Williams." He repeated virtually the same words in interviews with other TV anchors.



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[MadMaddie]

1. Honesty and Humilty welcome back to the real world!

[DCKit]

2. Not to mention he seems to learn from his (few) mistakes and doesn't repeat them.

I suspect he expects the same behavior of those around him.