Haughty Hoax Scuttled

For Secretary of Health and Human Services, former Senator Tom Daschle renounced his nomination. “I don't think the effort slows down for health care reform, and I think Senator Daschle and others would admit that the effort is far bigger than any one individual,” said White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.

Daschle’s expertise and reputation are irrelevant. Daschle did not err. He did not gaffe. He flouted the law. Daschle’s actions were arrogant, pretentious, and superior. His resignation is appropriate. His nomination was asinine.