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Transition: Defending Geithner

 

Published 1/19/2009 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

Obama adviser David Axelrod defended Treasury nominee Tim Geithner, reiterating that he simply made an honest mistake on his taxes.  The Boston Globe's Joan Vennochi plays the gender card with Geithner. "A woman with Timothy Geithner's baggage would have a tough time surviving the nomination process for US Treasury secretary," is her lead, adding, "A list compiled by the Associated Press reveals a string of women who were forced to withdraw as candidates for top Cabinet posts because of...( read more ) (link)

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