The "Geithner precedent"..an interesting point...

http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MWUzOTE0ZmJiMDAxMWFmYWZiMDZiOWViNzIwMDZiMzQ=

.....The problem is that now, when the next nominee comes up with these kinds of issues, there will be a “Geithner precedent.” And if it’s a woman or a minority, they will argue that you gave the white guy from Wall Street a pass. And that will weaken their hand in opposing someone who might not only have failed to pay their taxes, or employed an illegal nanny, but also have dangerous policy ideas....