When the new Obama administration said it would act with lightning speed in its first hundred days, no one knew they were talking the speed with which their friends would pile up ethics violations.
First, Illinois governor Rod Blogojevich was busted for attempting to sell Obama’s senate seat the highest bidder.
Then, New Mexico governor Bill Richardson had to withdraw from consideration as Commerce Secretary due to similar “pay to play” accusations.
Then, Hilary Clinton was named Secretary of State despite the obvious conflicts presented by her husband’s acceptance of millions of dollars from foreign governments.
Then, Timothy Geithner was confirmed as Secretary of the Treasury despite cheating on his taxes.
And yesterday Tom Daschle, Obama’s nominee for head of Health & Human Services, had to pay $140,000 in back taxes and interest for limousine and chauffeur services given to him by a wealthy donor.
Doesn’t this Obama guy have any honest friends?
