Posted by Tina
Jeffrey Lord begins his piece with a quote from the criminal code and a couple of lines from a couple of news stories:
“Whoever solicits or receives … any….thing of value, in consideration of the promise of support or use of influence in obtaining for any person any appointive office or place under the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.” — 18 USC Sec. 211 — Bribery, Graft and Conflicts of Interest: Acceptance or solicitation to obtain appointive public office
“In the face of a White House denial, U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak stuck to his story yesterday that the Obama administration offered him a “high-ranking” government post if he would not run against U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania’s Democratic primary.” — Philadelphia Inquirer February 19, 2010
“D.C. job alleged as attempt to deter Romanoff” — Denver Post September 27, 2009
Joe Sestak is apparently not backing down from his claim which means the White House may be feeling some heat. This can’t help Democrats in the coming elections…that is if the media does it’s job. Will the media press for information from the White House? Will they ask the tough questions? Stay tuned and stay alert, ladies and gentlemen. An investigation should be forthcoming…will the Justice Department do it’s job?