Lawrence Velvel: Why Blagojevich Might Be Acquitted

The Dean of the Massachusett's School of Law (Andover) writes up a pretty good case arguing that all the tabloid "news" coverage of the Illinois governor might have several big flaws. What did the foul-mouthed governor really materially benefit? Conspiracy, maybe; but what was delivered? All in all Mr. Velvel, who presided over one of the few serious meetings to inquire into the logistics of legally prosecuting Bush et. al. for war crimes, writes some funny but serious stuff. [excerpt] ... For scores of years it has been a standing farce that ambassadorships are in effect sold to the rich for campaign contributions. Membership on state boards or commissions is traded for campaign contributions. It has for many decades been a standing practice for politicians to cast their votes in Congress in favor of positions desired by industries that give them money for their campaigns. (Elizabeth Warren tells a remarkable story about Saint Hillary and the banking industry in this regard.) Some Senators have been bought, paid for and owned by particular companies or industries. ... Read more about Why Blagojevich Might Be Acquitted