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February 3, 2009
BLASTS FROM THE PAST.... We all say and do things we regret in hindsight. Some are more embarrassing than others. Take for example, Commerce Secretary-designate Judd Gregg's votes to eliminate the Commerce Department.
Since of the days of Gingrich's so-called "revolution," Gregg has come around, and has actually voted to fund the Commerce Department. Indeed, if he didn't support its continued existence, Gregg probably wouldn't have given up his Senate seat to head the cabinet agency. Still, the fact that he twice backed eliminating the department altogether is kind of amusing in light of today's announcement. And speaking of embarrassing blasts from the past, this 1986 ad from Tom Daschle looks pretty humiliating today. For those who can't watch clips online, the ad shows then-Rep. Daschle driving around D.C. in his beat up 1971 Pontiac, not like those politicians who drive around in "BMWs and limos." The narrator tells the viewer, "[A]fter 15 years and 238,000 miles, Tom Daschle still drives his old car to work every day. Maybe he's sentimental -- or just cheap. Whatever the case, isn't it too bad the rest of Washington doesn't understand that a penny saved ... is a penny earned." —Steve Benen 12:25 PM Permalink | Trackbacks | Comments (13)
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At least Daschle actually drove the car; Fred Thompson's red pickup truck was as phony a campaign prop as George Bush's Texas pig ranch. Posted by: Screamin' Demon on February 3, 2009 at 12:31 PM | PERMALINKThank you for the chuckles. Perhaps Gregg sees this as a golden opportunity to undermine Commerce, or perhaps he's had a change of heart. We'll see, I suppose. Posted by: CDW on February 3, 2009 at 12:45 PM | PERMALINKFuck Fuck Fuck !!!! Daschle withdraws nomination !!!! Dont take Gregg in !!!! Posted by: coral on February 3, 2009 at 12:52 PM | PERMALINKPer the NYT's, Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination. About time. Posted by: EC Sedgwick on February 3, 2009 at 12:52 PM | PERMALINKDaschle's ad is still true - he doesn't "drive around" in a limo or BMW - he's driven. And he's still saving pennies - someone else picked up the tab, and he didn't pay the taxes. These people do truly live in an alternate universe, with their underpaid au pairs and house cleaners for whom they don't pay worker's comp or payroll taxes, lawn services provided by workers who have to avoid the INS. I'm not meaning to sound like Lou Dobbs - my concern is the exploitation and the arrogant attitude that the laws only apply to those outside of exalted political circles. Obama needs to keep his word and help us onto a more ethical path. To that end, the confirmation process is very helpful - maybe a few more powerhouse wannabes will give better instructions to their accountants, and, just maybe, be less exploitative in their hiring and management of domestic help. Posted by: ghillie on February 3, 2009 at 12:55 PM | PERMALINKWell, it's pretty clear that Daschle didn't know the difference between a penny saved and a penny earned. The latter is taxable income. Posted by: Tom in ma on February 3, 2009 at 1:25 PM | PERMALINKStill, the fact that he twice backed eliminating the department altogether is kind of amusing in light of today's announcement. Amusing? What do you do for entertainment? Shove bamboo under your fingernails? So "Secretary of Outsourcing" Judd Gregg becomes Obama's Commerce guy, and everyone's okay with it? Who exactly won the election? Can someone remind me please? Posted by: Ohioan on February 3, 2009 at 1:54 PM | PERMALINK"At least Daschle actually drove the car; Fred Thompson's red pickup truck was as phony a campaign prop as George Bush's Texas pig ranch." Apparently Thompson still owns that truck. That doesn't seem phony to me if he still owns the thing. Posted by: George on February 3, 2009 at 2:49 PM | PERMALINKI was pretty amazed at the high level of low clubby carelessness . It is one thing to tip the top waitress at a restaurant , but for her to pick cash at the Safeway Piggly Wiggly Stop and Shop , for being able to "Dish" ? I hope Gregg's vote on the amendment to put more infrastructure spending in the stimulus bill has sunk his chances to be appointed to Commerce. Unless, of course, there's a Republican in NH who could be counted on as a reliable Obama vote. In that case, get him to Commerce ASAP. Posted by: Cal Gal on February 3, 2009 at 4:34 PM | PERMALINKTwo hilarious "gets" in one post! Excellent work on Hypocrisy Patrol! The Constant Weader at www.RealityChex.com Posted by: Marie Burns on February 3, 2009 at 8:17 PM | PERMALINK
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