The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #100364 Message #2011448
Posted By: Peace
30-Mar-07 - 02:14 AM
Thread Name: BS: Can't be - she's a Democrat
Subject: RE: BS: Can't be - she's a Democrat
"Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.) pleaded guilty today to fraud, conspiracy to commit bribery and tax evasion. Shortly after entering his plea, Cunningham announced that he is immediately resigning his seat, though he had already announced that he would not seek reelection next year.
According to The Associated Press, Cunningham admitted "he took $2.4 million in bribes to steer defense contracts to conspirators." He is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 27. FindLaw.com has copies of the charges filed against Cunningham and his plea agreement."
and in the interest of balance:
"Democrats don't have a clean ethical slate either, a fact Republicans are quick to point out. Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) is the target of a federal probe regarding an alleged telecommunications deal in Nigeria he attempted to broker. And former Rep. Frank Ballance (D-N.C.) was recently sentenced to four years in prison for misusing state monies as a state senator."
As Little Hawk pointed out, why would anyone be surprised at corruption in government?