`` And I do n't want to send a message to the American people that there are two sets of standards -- one for powerful people and one for ordinary folks who are working every day and paying their taxes . '' 2009 : President Obama announces Tom Daschle 's decision ` ` with sadness and regret '' Daschle 's nomination questioned due to tax issues , work in recent years . Move follows withdrawal of Obama 's pick for chief performance officer . Daschle has long been with Congress , was Senate majority leader .
2009 : President Obama announces Tom Daschle 's decision ` ` with sadness and regret '' Daschle 's nomination questioned due to tax issues , work in recent years . Move follows withdrawal of Obama 's pick for chief performance officer . Daschle has long been with Congress , was Senate majority leader .