Geithner Sworn In At Treasury

As expected, the Senate yesterday approved Timothy Geithner’s nomination as Treasury Secretary. What was not as expected (at least by me) was the number of votes against – 34 senators, including noted Democrats Russ Feingold, Tom Harkin and Robert Byrd. Apparently, these senators could not come to terms with the idea of someone who could not be bothered to pay taxes running the institution that collects taxes.

I mean, even Hillary sailed through her nomination with a 94-2 vote, and we know what baggage she carries.