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Fri Sep 20, 2013, 12:34 PM

Sep 2013

The "bribe"? Don Siegelman wanted to create a state lottery that would provide funds for Alabama youth to attend state college for free. Richard Scrushy, CEO of HealthSouth, donated $500,000 for a campaign to convince Alabamans this was a good idea. The lottery referendum went on the ballot. The half-million didn't benefit Siegelman's gubernatorial campaign or him personally -- unlike, say, the billions being poured into the current presidential race via the super PACS and individuals like Sheldon Adelson.

The referendum lost. It was opposed with money pouring in from nearby Mississippi, where Indian casinos, represented by Jack Abramoff, were threatened by the idea of Alabamans spending gambling money at home, for education.

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DELAY ACQUITTED, SIEGELMAN STILL IN PRISON [View all] BradBlog Sep 2013 OP

Is "Overturned on appeal" the same as an acquittal? MADem Sep 2013 #1

I'd love to know malaise Sep 2013 #19

In this case, yes. WillowTree Sep 2013 #30

Brad is telling me downthread that the prosecutors have a review process available. MADem Sep 2013 #37

I meant nothing personal, but that doesn't excuse it. WillowTree Sep 2013 #41

No worries! MADem Sep 2013 #42

From the TX Appellate Court's ruling... BradBlog Sep 2013 #34

Thank you, BB, I hope the prosecutors get a fair review and get this horse back on the track.. MADem Sep 2013 #36

President Obama has to begin designating Republicans as domestic terrorists and have them all Koko Ware Sep 2013 #2

OFCS! Most of my family are Republicans. They are wonderful people. Coyotl Sep 2013 #22

Tough shit. It's finally time to recognize Republicans for what they are - hypocrites who lies all Koko Ware Sep 2013 #24

In the case of Tom Delay, he is a dirty rotten crook, Tom has numerous dirty deeds, nothing was out Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #27

NoDak is 2/3 R's, and almost everyone is a really nice person. You want to round them all up? Coyotl Sep 2013 #43

Your family must be the exceptions that prove the rule. MADem Sep 2013 #38

These are American citizens you are condemning... Demo_Chris Sep 2013 #45

This is world we live in now in the US. Another Republican had his conviction overturned also sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #3

Both Stevens and Siegelman were convicted due to gross prosecution misconduct. former9thward Sep 2013 #5

I didn't disagree with the overturning of Stevens' conviction. Corruption in the judicial process sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #7

I think Kagan is one reason Obama has done nothing with Siegelman in terms of a pardon. former9thward Sep 2013 #8

Elena Kagan and her role as a willing accomplice in Siegelman prosecution Octafish Sep 2013 #14

Consider the source! Coyotl Sep 2013 #23

Consider the message, is it true or not? Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #44

That is shameful!! I did not know about her role in this. She should never have been sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #40

Which one is the Republican, and which one is the Democrat? Blue Owl Sep 2013 #4

Difference: Rove never wanted DeLay in jail n/t DFW Sep 2013 #6

Corruption. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #9

Best Justice Money can buy! Cryptoad Sep 2013 #10

Know your BFEE Octafish Sep 2013 #11

Money and corruption heaven05 Sep 2013 #12

Crime pays for Republicans. Rex Sep 2013 #13

I know that Democrats in leadership positions have signed petitions and letters, truedelphi Sep 2013 #15

Forget it, Jake....It's Texas.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2013 #16

Just fired of my fourth rant about this to the WH. It just feels better when I do this. nt kelliekat44 Sep 2013 #17

'ain't that america' spanone Sep 2013 #18

A jury convicted him. TWO Repuke judges overturned the verdict. hobbit709 Sep 2013 #20

I had a feeling that Delay wouldn't serve a day in prison. trusty elf Sep 2013 #21

You know I love your stuff...this one of BugMan is priceless.... nt MADem Sep 2013 #39

Thanks, MADem! trusty elf Sep 2013 #46

+1,000 !!!! nt MADem Sep 2013 #47

Follow the script or you will get slapped down RandiFan1290 Sep 2013 #25

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Sep 2013 #26

Travesty. senseandsensibility Sep 2013 #29

THAT is what is called PERSPECTIVE. nt eppur_se_muova Sep 2013 #31

This is bullshit. lpbk2713 Sep 2013 #32

THis is especially MADDENING becuase... bvar22 Sep 2013 #33

Wow. I forgot about that. senseandsensibility Sep 2013 #35

Goddammit!!! This stuff just pisses me off so much!!! Arugula Latte Sep 2013 #52

Early morning brain fart. What exactly DID Siegelman get convicted for doing? Tigress DEM Sep 2013 #48

... questionseverything Sep 2013 #49

first they had to steal an election questionseverything Sep 2013 #50

We need to put pressure the Obama Administration to pardon Gov. Siegelman red dog 1 Sep 2013 #51

Thanks for these links. senseandsensibility Sep 2013 #53

Your welcome. red dog 1 Sep 2013 #54