Posted on 11/16/2006 9:56:12 AM PST by Nachum
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Investigators probing convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff's dealings with U.S. congressional members said Abramoff allegedly named Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.
A spokesman for Reid said the Senate's next majority leader has done nothing illegal or unethical, ABC News said.
"We have no idea what Abramoff is telling prosecutors to save his skin but I do know that these kind of old allegations are completely ridiculous and untrue," spokesman Jim Manley told ABC News.
A source close to the investigation told ABC that Abramoff alleged that more than $30,000 in campaign contributions to Reid came from Abramoff's clients. The lobbyist reportedly claimed that Reid agreed to help on Indian gambling issues, ABC said.
The source said prosecutors would not rely only on Abramoff's account and that his allegations against Reid and others will not necessarily mean criminal charges would be filed, ABC said.
Abramoff, who reported to federal prison Wednesday, was sentenced in connection with guilty pleas involving a casino boat gambling scheme. He also is awaiting sentencing for corruption involving government officials and their staff members. He is cooperating with federal investigators looking into corruption in the legislative and executive branches.
Has anyone checked Reid's freezer compartment?
Reid looks guilty.
Reids nickname since a child is "PINKIE" so it figgures!
SAVE HIS SKIN?! The man just reported to prison.
It's not alleged. It is. Why are these journalists so cautious when a D is involved?
"Senator, we're both part of the same hypocrisy."
This is democrat-speak for "Reid's guilty as sin, but we'll never admit it or take any action against him."
Pelosi: The Most Ethical[ly Challenged] Congress in history!.....
Come on you guys, Reid can't be guilty of any misdeeds. He's a Democrat. Only Republicans can be found guilty.
That too! BTW, if he has no idea what Abramoff said about Reid, how does he know they're "old" allegations?
The lobbyist reportedly claimed that Reid agreed to help on Indian gambling issues.
The guy is dirty. Throw the book at him. Wasn't it... throw out the garbage... clean house? Well, let's get busy. There's a lot of crude in the hallways.
We don't know what the allegations are, but we know the unknown allegations are categorically false (unless of course there are also some allegations against a Republican, in which case those allegations are true).
WEEEEEEEEEEEE...who says losing can't be fun? 6-8 have been fingered.
Pinky is going to be a great name in Jail...LOL cum here Pinky!!!
Not that Jack has angel wings but I sure do hope he lets it all hang out.
Basically, taking illegal bribes to work against the clear interests of his constituents.
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Welcome to the lying, filthy hypocrisy of the left. Reid is as dirty as they come -- and Pelosi is trying to reward all her arch criminals with Congressional posts....figures. Well, it did not go so well for Murtha, did it Nazi Belalugosi....
Oh yeah, "most ethical administration" humma humma humma...
didn't Slick also promise that?
Rove you mediocre bastard!
Below is link outlining a number of Reid's sleezy dealings:
http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/cats/harry_reid/
Is this the kind of answers we can expect from Pelosi about the Presidio land deal, or from Conyers about using his senatorial staff being forced to campaign for his wife and others?
And where was this story BEFORE the election? Doesn't anybody feel it would have made a difference?
If Abramoff and the NSA grand jury breaks in the GOP's favor, ethics will be an even bigger issue in 08'.
How come nobody demands he resigns and the leadership who must have known about it?
Oh, that's right because he's a Democrat, the election's over and he IS the party leadership.
Our media is so damned one-sided.
Firing up the old Parse-O-Matic (which has lain dormant for oh, so many years).....
...kchuck...kchuck...kchuckkkkkkkkkhhmmmmmmmmm.......
"Abramoff's accusations were solid gold when Republicans were involved, but now that the election is over his usefulness has ended. And Sen. Reid refuses to answer on the grounds that he may incriminate himself."
And where was this story BEFORE the election?
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You must be kidding? Certainly not from the complicit liberal MSM and not from the spineless Repubs....so from where??? FR maybe :-)
Nancee
<< "We have no idea what Abramoff is telling prosecutors to save his skin but I do know that these kind of old allegations are completely ridiculous and untrue," spokesman Jim Manley told ABC News.
SAVE HIS SKIN?! The man just reported to prison. >>
Say after me:
Nuts and Sluts.
Nuts and Sluts.
Nuts and Sluts.
Nuts and Sluts.
Nuts and Sluts.
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Nuts and Sluts.
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Nuts and Sluts.
ad infinitum .....
(Or its amazing what you can get away with when you own operate and control both the language and the mass media and your base is comprised entirely of those too damned stupid to know they're being lied to and/or are too damned hateful, mean-spirited and greedy to care!)
I'm losing count. Does Reid have three serious ethical issues? I have the following:
- The dealings with Abramoff
- Las Vegas land sale
- Bullhead City bridge to increase the value of land he owns
So it's true if he rats on Republicans ... not true if he rats on Democraps!
Doesn't matter. Democrats are above the law.
What'd he name him.....PINKY?
Someone could have a video of Reid sodomizing a six year old and the MSM and the Democrats would give him a pass.
Wouldn't that be a hoot - getting the brand new Senate Majority leader stuck in a criminal trial, and forced to resign? Does Nevada have a Repub. governor?
BTW, I heard on Hannity a couple days ago that Reid owns about 160 acres just a couple miles from a federally-funded bridge that's been built there for no apparent reason. His property is now worth considerably more than when purchased because of this. Corrupt SOB, he deserves time in jail.
I'm sure we will be able to read more on page D-34 of the NY Times or Wash Post.
Funny if he named Trent Lott it would run above the fold.
Someone please list the garbage in Nancy Pelosi's house. Time to use the Liberal playbook for the next two years. Turnabout should be great fun.
Oh, darn. I was really expecting the Democrats to clean up corruption in Washington.
If the Republicans had b****, every time the Drive-By Media attacked one of them, they would all rise up in unison and shout, "Yeah, well what about Reid (or whomever)". Shove it right back at them.
If the Republicans had b****.
Hey Nancy! I wanna hear you say "C-c-c-c-culture of C-c-c-c-corruption" just one more time!
Maybe we could manufacture 'Lee's Press on Balls' and hand them out to any repub that doesn't come out fighting on issues!
Whatdya think? There's gotta be money in pseudo balls! LOL
This will be buried shortly, no way a Dim goes down due to Abramoff. This scandle is purely a Republican issue, just ask the press.
The President could give him 6 months off his time for every Democrat he provides evidence of a crime, with a minimum of 8 since the President can't give a pardon after he leaves office.
The guy is dirty. Throw the book at him. Wasn't it... throw out the garbage... clean house? Well, let's get busy. There's a lot of crude in the hallways.""
Both crud and crude.
Dirty Harry is one of my Nevada senators, and I cannot stand him. If he needed to use the bathroom, I would lock the gate. He has NOT represented ALL of Nevada, only the southern part, where his kids and other relatives and himself have massive investments in developments.
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