Dogwalk: Nominees w/Clay Feet

The vetting process aside, I’m wondering what it says about these men who have been chosen to serve! Richardson knew he was under investigation, Blair knew what his activities were in East Timor and certainly a potential Treasury Secretary, Geithner, would remember he had failed to pay his taxes! If he doesn’t remember, being a money man, I don’t want him managing mine! Is the urge to be part of the power base so strong it precludes honesty? And if it does do we want these men serving?/ Dogwalk Musings . More here .

Question: Who’s to blame when fatal flaws are found in nominees for important positions — the president who nominated them and his vetting process? Or the nominees for not being forthcoming?