Obama fundraiser spills the beans about Illinois corruption
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose administration faces multiple federal investigations over how it handed out jobs and money with advice from Rezko, is considered the most vulnerable.
Rezko also was friendly with Obama — offering him a job when he finished law school, funding his earliest political campaigns and purchasing a lot next to his house. But based on the known facts, charges so far and testimony at Rezko’s trial, there’s no indication there’ll be an October surprise that could hurt the Democratic presidential nominee — even though Rezko says prosecutors are pressing him for dirt about Obama.
“I think this strikes fear into the Blagojevich administration and the Statehouse Democrats but not into the Obama campaign,” says state Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Westmont, a John McCain delegate to the GOP convention but an old friend of Obama.
Rezko, 53, a real estate developer, was convicted in June of scheming to use his clout with the Blagojevich administration to squeeze $7 million in kickbacks out of a contractor and seven money management firms seeking to do business with the state.
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notthatone posted on Monday, October 13th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Just a note to Sid, Bush isn't running this year. Too bad because he could win. Democrats need to get over the 2000 election, Bush won it, its in the past and there is nothing that can be done about it.
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skippy posted on Monday, October 13th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Sid - Quit reading the main stream paper and calling it facts! Yes there was an investigation into the abusing of power by Palin but there was no wrong doing found. That was released last week so get up to date on your research. Second, what in the world are you talking about with the Busch and Bin Laden business? Don'T make an accusation without backing them up. Quit throwing stuff at the wall and hoping it sticks.
Sid posted on Sunday, October 12th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Did you see the article about Sarah Palin violating state ethics and abusing her power? Wondering if you think that is acceptable for Vice President? Also the Bush family have been in business with the Bin Laden's for decades. How do you feel about that association?
mw7 posted on Sunday, October 12th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Once again, Mr. B. Hussein Obama is guilty by association. Just one more questionable person he is associated with. I sure don't want someone like him as our president, do you??
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