Another Obama Appointee, Another Democrat, More Tax Problems

You would think that the party that likes to think up more and unusual ways of adding to the nation’s tax burden could get their own taxes paid. Now, following on the heels of tax cheat Tim Geithner’s outrageous confirmation comes word that

Senator Tom Daschle owes more than $100,000 in back taxes:

FOX News confirmed that Daschle alerted the Senate Finance Committee, which will oversee his confirmation hearing, that the matter involves more than $100,000 in back taxes and interest for a car and driver that was provided to him for four years by Leo Hindery, a wealthy Democratic donor and longtime friend of Daschle’s.

Daschle incorrectly assumed the use of the car and driver was not subject to taxation. But the White House says he discovered the error during preparation for his confirmation and filed amended tax returns with the proper payment and interest.

I’m sure this is just another innocent mistake.

Daschle is still going to be confirmed. It’s guaranteed. It’s an outrage that these tax cheats are being put in charge of the IRS and a health and human services.

Is there anyone in Obama’s administration that knows how to do their taxes? Does it even matter anymore?