In an otherwise smooth path

This morning we learn Hillary has been busy accommodating Bill's friends, this afternoon this. Via Drudge:

President-elect Barack Obama's choice to run the Treasury Department and lead the economic rescue effort disclosed to senators Tuesday that he failed to pay $34,000 in taxes from 2001 to 2004, a last-minute complication in an otherwise smooth path to confirmation.

No problem, you're in. The Dems run everything. What are a few taxes between friends. What's a few thousand when we are talking trillions. Hellava job Team Bambi:

Obama reiterated his support Tuesday for Geithner as senators who are considering the appointment quizzed Geithner behind closed doors.

"He's dedicated his career to our country and served with honor, intelligence and distinction," incoming White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said. "That service should not be tarnished by honest mistakes, which, upon learning of them, he quickly addressed.

I thought these guys were supposed to be brilliant? And why is it Dems always get to pay it back after the fact, no problem? Oh, and he also inadvertently hired an undocumented worker.

These guys are smooth all right.