Two sources familiar with the proceedings on the Hill tell The Daily Beast that lawmakers have been instructed to no longer push for Jackson’s confirmation after allegations surfaced that he was hostile to co-workers, struggled with alcohol use, and over-prescribed medications during his time in the Navy and during his tenure as the White House physician. A third source told The Daily Beast that lawmakers are particularly hung up on the fact that there are numerous allegations of repeat behavior regarding Jackson, and not solitary or isolated incidents…

“I think it’s gone, unfortunately. because anytime things go backward like this and there is a postponement of a hearing, the support has come unwound,” said Rick Weidman, Executive Director for Policy and Government Affairs at Vietnam Veterans of America. “I’ve met him a couple times. I didn’t get a chance to say I know him well. People who knew him from his role at the White House say he is a great guy and a good physician. But that does not necessarily a good secretary make.”