“The case had more nuanced, legal questions, too: namely, did the governor and his wife perform or promise to perform so-called “official acts” for Williams in exchange for $177,000 in gifts and loans? Prosecutors argued they did. Those acts, they said, came in the form of meetings that McDonnell arranged for Williams with state officials, a luncheon Williams was allowed to throw at the governor’s mansion to help launch a product he was trying to sell, and a guest list Williams was allowed to shape at another mansion reception meant for healthcare leaders.”
The governor was simply doing his job to promote a Virginia based business and opened up his home to a local businessman.
His biggest crime, the crime that will not be listed on any indictment or jury verdict, is that the governor is a Republican, a Republican in a state that the Democrats think they can make headway in future presidential elections.
“His biggest crime”
No, he deserved what he got.
What amazes me is he sold himself so cheaply. He needs to be sent up the river.