New scandal emerges; it's called "Pillowgate"

DVT has coined the term "Pillowgate" after The Hill, a Capital Hill publication, published a blurb today headlined "Sen. Daschle’s advice for short people: Use pillow, appear taller." Excerpt:

Sen. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) likes some comparisons with his lanky Republican challenger, John Thune, and dislikes others. Their relative heights fall into the latter category.

During their “Meet the Press” debate a week ago, the minority leader came up with a solution — or rather, he came down on a solution.

A pillow, to be precise. Hill sources say an aide carries a blue pillow around for Daschle just in case the boss needs to avoid being looked down on. It is a favorite prop of the 5-foot-8-inch Senate minority leader. Daschle’s press office had no comment.

Just so you know, SDP broke this story long before The Hill did. Of course, Daschle doesn't just use a pillow to inflate his stature. He also has a nice booster stool to stand on when he's in front of television cameras.