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Here's my summary of his list, FYI.
"No man is above the law, and no man is below the law. That's the principle that we all hold very dear in this country."
- Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX) - 10/98
"As John Adams said, we are a nation of laws, not of men. Our nation has survived the failings of its leaders before, but it cannot survive exceptions to the rule of law in our system of equal justice for all."
- Rep. Asa Hutchinson (R-AK) - 12/98
"The rule of law protects you and it protects me from the midnight fire on our roof or the 3 a.m. knock on our door. It challenges abuse of authority."
- Rep. Henry Hyde (R-IL) - 12/98
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nation of laws cannot be ruled by a person who breaks the law. Otherwise, it would be as if we had one set of rules for the leaders and another for the governed."
- Rep. Richard Armey (R-TX) - 12/98
"No one is above the law, not even the president." - Rep. Nancy Johnson (R-Connecticut) - 12/98
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Jack Abramoff—super Republican fundraiser, indicted on wire fraud and conspiracy
Michael Scanlon—one of Abramoff’s close associates, indicted on conspiracy to defraud Indian tribes in a casino scam
Adam Kidan—one of Abramoff’s minions, indicted on wire fraud and conspiracy
Ralph Reed—former leader of "Christian Coalition," campaigning for Lt. Gov. of Georgia and part of Abramoff’s casino swindle http://www.pensitoreview.com/category/gop-scandalsGovernor of California, Arnold Swartzenegger--Ethics probe for accepting salary from two men’s fitness magazines while governor, possible kickback from American Media publisher to Schwarzenegger charity and silence money to a woman who had an extramarital affair with Schwarzenegger. This probe may go criminal.
Randy “Duke” Cunningham--resigned in late November after pleading guilty to taking $2.4 million in bribes to steer defense contracts to companies.
http://www.pensitoreview.com/category/gop-scandals/Brent Wilkes—resigned his California positions after it was revealed that he was appointed based on recommendations of Randy Cunningham after the Dukester gave Gov. Swartzenegger 70,000 dollars. The Dukester claims that Wilkes gave him $ 635,000 in bribes for which Cunningham funneled millions in federal money to Wilkes’s company.
Wilkes further used his company as a front to circulate money to other candidates and office holders including but not limited to Henry Bonilla, Roy Brown, Rick Clayburgh, John T. Doolittle, Maria Guadalupe Garcia, George W. Gekas, Lindsay Graham, Duncan Hunter, Darrell Issa, Samuel Johnson, Thaddeus G. McCotter, Constance Morella, Devin Nune, Steve Pearce, Bill Van de Weghe Jr., Jerry Weller, Tom DeLay, Dick Cheney and even George W. Bush.
http://cernigsnewshog.blogspot.com/2005/12/gop-scandals-tip-of-iceberg.htmlBob Ney—Republican Congressman from Ohio. According to the WaPo, “Ney has received campaign contributions from Abramoff and has accepted favors, including dinners at the lobbyist's downtown restaurant, a fundraiser at the lobbyist's MCI Center box, and a golfing trip to Scotland in August 2002.”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/04/AR2005110401197.htmlConnecticut Gov. John Rowland—convicted and imprisoned in 2004 of felony charges of accepting free renovations to his vacation cottage as well as charter flights and vacations from a state contractor, and of defrauding the Internal Revenue Service by not paying taxes on the free services. He also lied to investigators and the public.
Steve Rosen, American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (the infamous AIPAC)—indicted for conspiracy to obtain classified information
Lewis “Scooter” Libby, VP’s Cheney chief of staff—indicted on five counts of false statements and perjury
Republican National Treasurer Bob Kjellander--Under Federal probe for steering investment contracts to Illinois Teachers Retirement Fund.
Former Illinois State House Leader State Rep. Lee Daniels (Elmhurst)-- Under Federal investigation for misuse of state employees for political activity and state contract kickbacks
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels—Under Federal investigation for soliciting contributions from the state highway system
Kansas Congressional Candidate Adam Taff (2004)--indicted for campaign violations and wire fraud.
Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher—Criminal probe ongoing over state employee “merit pay.” Also received tainted money from Abramoff’s ARMPAC.
Mass. Vice GOP Chair Lawrence Novak—Arrested by FBI for money laundering
Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt, House Majority Leader--Investigated for trading illegal PAC money with DeLay through Blunt's Rely on Your Beliefs Fund. Received Indian casino money from tribes represented by Abramoff.
James Tobin, Northeast political director National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee--Indicted, conspiracy, GOTV phone line jamming, Sununu 2002 campaign. Convicted Dec. 15, on 2 telephone harassment charges.
Chuck McGee, former Exec. Dir. New Hampshire Republican Party--Pleaded guilty, conspiracy, GOTV phone line jamming, Sununu 2002 campaign
New York Sen. candidate Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro--Probed for campaign donations from mobsters. Her husband served a year in prison for tax evasion
Ohio Govenor Robert Taft--Misuse of state funds/ethics violations Convicted, four first degree misdemeanors, pleaded no contest (admission of guilt). $4000 fine and public apology, two Federal Grand Juries, one state Grand Jury still investigating Taft.
Thomas Noe, Bush-Cheney 04 campaign chair, NW Ohio; Turnpike Commissioner; University Regent--Misuse of state funds for rare coin fund. Indicted by Federal grand jury, arrested in Florida.
Brian Hicks, Taft chief of staff, member Ohio University Board of Trustees and Cherie Carroll, Taft Chief of Staff Executive Secretary—both convicted
Walden O'Dell, Chairman & CEO of Diebold, Bush-Cheney major campaign contributor who promised to "deliver" Ohio to Bush in 2004--Resigned for "personal reasons" Dec. 13, 2005 after initiation of a class action lawsuit against Diebold for securities fraud.
State Rep. Dan Doyle, Oregon—convicted of misuse of campaign funds
Wyoming Rep. Bill Janklow--Guilty, second degree manslaughter, imprisoned. Recipient of contributions from Abramoff. Lied to investigators.
U.S. Senator and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist--Under Securities and Exchange Commission investigation for insider trading on his Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) stock. Lied about his portfolio being a “blind trust.”
Rep. Tom DeLay, House Majority Leader--Probed for campaign finance fraud, ties to Abramoff/Kidan, Saipan sweat shops. Grand Jury, Travis County prosecutor, and House Ethics Committee probing DeLay. Indicted by Travis County District Attorney for 1 count of criminal conspiracy and 2 counts of money laundering. Arrested and booked at Harris County jail October 20, 2005. Recipient of contributions from Abramoff. Conspiracy to commit money laundering and money laundering charges still stand after Texas Judge dropped the one count of criminal conspiracy on December 5, 2005.
Jim Ellis, Director Americans for a Republican Majority (ARMPAC) PAC tied to DeLay and Abramoff , John Colyandro, Texans for a Republican Majority (TRMPAC), DeLay associate, Warren RoBold, Lobbyist and DeLay associate—all indicted.
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