GOP opposition to Geithner's nomination

From NBC's Ken Strickland At least two -- maybe three -- Senate Republican on the Senate Finance Committee have said they will NOT support Tim Geithner's nomination for Treasury Secretary. The comments were made moments ago in a committee meeting where they will later vote on the nomination.    Sens. Jon Kyl and Jim Bunning's announcements do not come as a surprise since they've been very critical Geithner for his failure to pay taxes and his involvement in the current financial crisis. Kyl, who gave Geithner the most intense grilling during his confirmation hearing yesterday, said the tax issues was NOT a disqualifying factor, but argued that his lack of candor was. At one point in the hearing yesterday, Kyl scolded Geithner saying, "would you answer my question rather than dancing around it PLEASE." ...( read more ) (link)