RunInRed 16,489 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 On the stump, Sen. John McCain often cites his work tackling the excesses of disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff as evidence of his sturdy ethical compass. A little-known document, however, shows that McCain may have taken steps to protect his Republican colleagues from the scope of his investigation. In the 2006 Senate report concerning Abramoff's activities, which McCain spearheaded, the Arizona Republican conspicuously left out information detailing how Alabama Gov. Bob Riley was targeted by Abramoff's influence peddling scheme. Riley, a Republican, won election in November 2002, and was reelected in 2006. In a December 2002 email obtained by the Huffington Post -- which McCain and his staff had access to prior to the issuance of his report -- Abramoff explains to an aide what he would like to see Riley do in return for the "help" he received from Abramoff's tribal clients. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/25/m...er_n_88304.html This obviously comes from a "left" website. I'd love to hear the "right" counter or any other information if any one else has any facts. Is it correct Riley took donations arranged by Abramoff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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