Obama's HHS pick Tom Daschle in hot water for failing to pay taxes

I've already stated my strong reservations about Tom Daschle being appointed head of Health and Human Services by Barack Obama.

Now it appears he failed to pay more than $120,000 in back taxes:

Trying to salvage his nomination, Tom Daschle apologized Monday for delinquent tax payments as President Barack Obama and a top Senate chairman stood by him as the choice to lead the Health and Human Services Department.

Following a weekend of revelations about taxes and potential ethical conflicts, Daschle expressed remorse to the Senate Finance Committee, the panel that will decide his fate, saying he was "deeply embarrassed and disappointed" about failing to pay more than $120,000 in back taxes. (AP)

Of course, should Daschle's name be withdrawn, it is practically guaranteed that someone as problematic will be nominated in his stead, namely, another pro-abortion politician. It's just hard to catch a break these days.

update: oh, and on a completely superficial note - what is up with Daschle's red party glasses?!