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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Paul Lester

Tweet the People: Did tax error ruin Tom Daschle's chances to be health secretary?

Here's our Twitter topic of the day:

Tom Daschle, Barack Obama's pick for health secretary failed to pay $146,000 in taxes for using a limousine service provided by a private equity firm he consulted for. Daschle said he thought it was "nothing more than the generous offer from a friend".

The former South Dakota senator has amended his personal tax returns and apologised.

Should the mistake cost Daschle the cabinet post?

Share your thoughts by sending us a response on our GuardianUS Twitter page. You can do this by logging on to your Twitter account, typing @GuardianUS and then your comment of 140 characters or less. Of course, you can always comment on this blog post.

UPDATE: CurlingRiver sent our first response:

Daschle probably not accustomed to driver nor related taxes. A very effective liberal, probably opposed for his capabilities


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