First 100 Days: Worst day yet?

In his interview yesterday with NBC’s Brian Williams , President Obama said he was "angry and disappointed" to lose Daschle and Nancy Killefer, who also withdrew her nomination over a failure to pay some taxes. And the president took part of the blame. "I appointed these folks. I think they are outstanding people. I think Tom Daschle as an example could have led this health-care effort ... better than just about anybody," the president remarked. "But as he acknowledged, this was a mistake. I don't think it was intentional on his part but it was a serious mistake. He owned up to it and ultimately made a decision that we couldn't afford the distraction, and I've got to own up to my mistake which is that, ultimately, 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." The Boston Globe calls Daschle’s withdrawal yesterday "a stunning reversal that could sidetrack ... (link)