Old Guy, read what you post. Please. You are posting allegations as though they were proven facts- never mind that in the same breath those allegations are rendered dubious in the article itself.

Among the things that struck me forcibly is this: "At that time and afterwards, Reid, a former amateur middleweight boxer and boxing judge, supported legislation to create a federal boxing commission, which had the potential to dilute the state commission's authority. After receiving the tickets, Reid voted for the legislation, which was opposed by the state commission."

In what way is it pertinent to say that he voted for the legislation after he received the tickets? Given his history, don't you think that Reid was likely to vote for it anyway?