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tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com - 2/3/2009
Tom Daschle and the Populist Revolt
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Tom Daschle's surprise withdrawal today shocked most Washington insiders -- after all, Daschle had been a key figure in the Senate, was Obama's pick for a major role in the new administration, would very likely have done a superb job getting a new health-insurance system enacted, and, probably ...

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Daschle Withdraws as Cabinet Nominee
nytimes.com - 2/3/2009
Daschle Withdraws as Cabinet Nominee
— nytimes.com — Tom Daschle’s decision came only hours after the withdrawal of Nancy Killefer, who had been the nominee for a new White House oversight position. > (more) Daschle Withdraws as Cabinet Nominee

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Why Daschle Withdrew His Nomination
blogs.abcnews.com - 2/3/2009
Why Daschle Withdrew His Nomination
— blogs.abcnews.com — Tom Daschle and his team went to bed last night believing they had had a good day after a horrible weekend. Monday's Senate Finance Committee meeting was not easy. (Ranking Republican Chuck Grassley pushed Daschle hard on his relationship with... (more) Why Daschle Withdrew His Nomination

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Obama: 'I screwed up'
firstread.msnbc.msn.com - 2/4/2009
Obama: 'I screwed up'
— firstread.msnbc.msn.com — From NBC's Mark Murray and Domenico Montanaro In his interview with NBC's Brian Williams, which will air this evening on Nightly News, President Obama discussed the withdrawal of Tom Daschle's nomination, the economic stimulus, and the wars ... (more) Obama: 'I screwed up'

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