Obama Friend and Fundraiser Goes On Trial

J.J. Jackson* | March 6, 2008

Filed Under Culture of Corruption, General Politics, The Democrats

The story of Tony Rezko is a long an arduous journey through corruption and political dealings. But it is also a story that is anchored firmly to presidential candidate Barack Obama:

CHICAGO: Jury selection began Monday in the federal fraud trial of businessman Antoin “Tony” Rezko, a former fundraiser for Sen. Barack Obama who is charged with buying power and influence by bombarding Illinois political leaders with campaign money.The case is the biggest political corruption trial in Illinois since former Gov. George Ryan was convicted of racketeering in 2006 and sent to prison.

Politicians around the country are watching the trial because Rezko, a 52-year-old Chicago real estate developer, poured cash into Obama’s campaigns when Obama was getting his political start.

Obama has sent some $85,000 in Rezko-related contributions to charity.

Rezko and Obama have had dealings for years. Obama never had a problem taking his money before. Only now that Rezko’s chickens are finally coming home to roost does he try and divest himself of the connection.

A corrupt Democrat? You’d never know it by the news that leads the day. But if President Bush fires some U.S. attorneys, which is his right to do, you hear the left screaming bloody murder.

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