The United States’ most corrupt politicians: Clinton, Giuliani, Huckabee, Obama in top 10

Dec 30, 2007 at 2:04 AM
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Who are the most corrupt US politicians? Here are 10 on both sides of the political spectrum.

http://www.judicialwatch.org/judicial-watch-announces-list-washington-s-ten-most-wanted-corrupt-politicians-2007

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton tops the list.
She’s followed by Rep. John Conyers (Dem., Mich.), Sen. Larry Craig (Rep., Idaho), Sen. Diane Feinstein (Dem., Calif.), former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani (Rep., NY), Gov. Mike Huckabee (Rep., Ark.), former vice-presidential chief of staff Scooter Libby, Sen. Barack Obama (Dem., Ill.), Rep. Nancy Pelosi (Dem., Calif.) and Sen. Harry Reid (Dem., Nev.). (“Hat tip” to Randy Thomas.)

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Giuliani didn't make the list?

They missed Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska who is under investigation for getting work done on his home. But I think that Randy Cunningham, former Congressman from San Diego, CA gets the award for largest "bribe".

http://www.dukecunningham.org/cunningham-home.php

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I read this a few days ago. Interesting how the corrupt always desires power to help in furthering their corruption.

Hey, Aput: Rudy’s there all right. Zak: I remember reading something about Sen. Stevens—I’d say he qualifies. Humbled Infidel: it’s that old adage about absolute power corrupting absolutely, I guess. Very sad to see, but in the case of some of these top 10, hardly surprising.

Do you think Rudy's "corruption" with this budget thing a true cover up? I just don't see it.

And as far as the Kurik thing -- it is mere speculation if Rudy knew about his side dealings. I mean is it truly guilt by association?

For a guy (Rudy) that lived to bring down the mob as an attorney, I just don't see him truly knowing...

Dox², the Kurik matter is guilt by association in my view. However, I am not a fan—not because of alleged corruption, but I remember the mood of New York when I was there prior to 9-11. Rudy was seen as a lame-duck mayor then, and I think that legacy hurts him.
You’ll notice I made no comments about the cited report (just as I made no comments beyond what I knew regarding climate change).

I am just commenting on the report and looking for your opinion of my comment. No worries... :)

Oh, sorry! One of those internet things. I thought you had read in a comment which I didn’t make. Anyway, my comment is that I agree that the Bernie Kurik matter is guilt by association.

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