AP Exclusive: Reid got $1M in land sale

AP ^ | Oct 11, 2006 | By JOHN SOLOMON and KATHLEEN HENNESSEY, Associated Press Writers

[Prost1]

WASHINGTON - Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid collected a $1.1 million windfall on a Las Vegas land sale even though he hadn't personally owned the property for three years, property deeds show.

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In the process, Reid did not disclose to Congress an earlier sale in which he transferred his land to a company created by a friend and took a financial stake in that company, according to records and interviews.

The Nevada Democrat's deal was engineered by Jay Brown, a longtime friend and former casino lawyer whose name surfaced in a major political bribery trial this summer and in other prior organized crime investigations. He's never been charged with wrongdoing — except for a 1981 federal securities complaint that was settled out of court.

[Prost1]

Need to read this article. Reid is in big trouble.

Damn that Rove!

[Jaysun]

Culture of corruption.

[Republican Red]

In Red on Drudge now:

AP Questions Reid's Windfall Land Deal; Senate Minority Leader Hangs Up When Questioned...

[Prost1]

On Rush as I write...

[craig_eddy]

But, but, but...they're still the party of the people...or maybe it's that they "party on the people's dole"

[Hayzo]

There appears to be a 'culture of corruption' with the democrats. This, the timed-leaking fo the Foley non-scandal, etc

[oxcart]

Rush is reading this right now!

[Rodm]

HO HO HO Naughty, Naughty! Just breaking on RUSH

[mainepatsfan]

Hung up when questioned about it. I guess they got a little too close for comfort.

[TheConservator]

Now, will we see the lamestream media make a big a deal out of this as they have done with Foleygate? Will there be incessant calls for Reid's resignation?



I am not holding my breath. . . .

[Solamente]

Well, well, well...!

[babaloo]

One of these a day for the next three weeks would be very helpful.

[wagglebee]

The problem is that even though this comes across the AP wires, the drive-by media will never even mention it.

[mainepatsfan]

Yeah the Dems will sure fix that "culture of corruption". /s

[rhombus]

Yawn...this doesn't involve sex. /s

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Reid is in big trouble.

What are you smoking? Reid is not in trouble because he is a democrat. Democrats aren't held to standards or laws. He will not be resigning. He will have to be hauled away kicking and screaming.

[Republican Red]

make that:

AP Questions Reid's Windfall Land Deal; Senate Minority Leader Hangs Up When Questioned

[Mark was here]

Dirty Harry .... ha .. suppose he thought he was going to "clean up" by selling some dirt!

He better get his call into the Rose Law firm.

[Former Proud Canadian]

Reid is on the take???? I'm shocked!!!!

[Hayzo]

Reid: 'There appears to be a problem with my phone. I'll have my lawyer...ur...phone company look into it!'

[mainepatsfan]

They'll barely mention it.

[jrooney]

Reid is in VERY BIG TROUBLE. Foley who???????? Payback it is a b**ch donks! Bwahahahhahahahahahahah

[Solamente]

WoW! Rush just said "Well, well, well!"

[Mannaggia l'America]

How long did the Democrat leadership know about this????

[GeorgefromGeorgia]

Reminds me of the $100K Hildebeast make on futures.

[ErnBatavia]

Will there be incessant calls for Reid's resignation?

Hell, you won't even hear one Republican calling for his resignation.

[cookcounty]

"Need to read this article. Reid is in big trouble. "

I doubt it. The MSM has given Democrats a double deck of free pass cards. Just to cover their hineys, they'll publish it on page 23 and ABC will post it for an hour on their web site. then "presto peolosio" all shall disappear, and their reporters will be warned that "curiousity killed the cat."

[Republican Red]

Is it too early to DEMAND Reid's resignation?

Can we at least call on a sepcial committee to investigate Reid?

[Prost1]

Falsification of filing government documents
Income Tax evasion

[mwl1]

Dirty Harry bump

[Solamente]

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid must resign "At Once!"

[mainepatsfan]

I guess he needs to switch to Verizon wireless.

[Hayzo]

"How long did the Democrat leadership know about this????"

Yes, let me be the first to say that I think Bug-eyes Pelosi should resign over this scandal!!! :>)

[dfwgator]

And I'm sure this will be the lead story tonight on CBSNBCABCCNN news. NOT!

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Doesn't matter - he's a democrat.

[mainepatsfan]

I'm sure his staff is busily trying to come up with a statement. It should be a hoot.

[jrooney]

This is the same type of manipulation that got Randy Duke Cunningham on the radar and sent to prison. I repeat, Reid is in big trouble!

[mainepatsfan]

I'll laugh my a$$ off if they scream GOP dirty trick.

[savedbygrace]

This is a serious charge. Therefore, Reid should resign.

Well, it's Dimocrat Logic 101.

[Prost1]

You are the 1st.

And if Pelosi can demand Hassert resign because of a democrat turned republican queer, we can demand she resign because of her close association with Senate Minority Leader Reid.

Agreed!

[mainepatsfan]

Every GOP senate candidate should demand that immediately especially if their Dem opponent has demanded the same of Hastert.

[jrooney]

Goodbye Reid. I jsut posted this is the same type of manipulation that nailed Randy Duke Cunningham. Ried is screwed.

[mwl1]

Hope you are correct and that this story has legs

[Prost1]

New campaign chant....

Reid, Cunningham, Reid, Cunningham...

One is in Jail, why not the other?

[mainepatsfan]

Of course if this was Bill Frist it would lead their shows.

[Texas Songwriter]

I am calling for a congressional investigation. This is more seedy than 2 adults having sex talk on paper.

[mainepatsfan]

If it can be proved he is screwed legally.

[Hayzo]

As I play this out in my head, I think the MSM will blame the republican leadership for leaking this 'October Surprise' and call for Denny Hastert to resign twice. lol

[The South Texan]

You all think this will be the lead story on the evening news and cable shows tonight?

How about screaming headlines in the NY Slimes and Washington Compost so the morning shows will report it since that is where they get their news from?

Anybody want to buy some ocean front property in Arizona??

[mewzilla]

BROWN, JAY
LAS VEGAS,NV 89102
SINGER & BROWN
6/28/2005
$26,700
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Cmte

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LAS VEGAS,NV 89102
SINGER & BROWN/ATTORNEY
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