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In reply to the discussion: We Ard-ly knew yee. [View all]

mercuryblues

(15,473 posts)
5. They've only just begun
Fri Mar 9, 2012, 03:47 PM
Mar 2012

From gritsaregroceries in another thread:


The only reason most people think McConnell would make this move is because he thinks Haley won't survive until the end of her term.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002405284

It sure looks that way to me.

In the meantime It was announced that 7 charges have been levied against Ard. All misdemeanors.

"These donations to Mr. Ard's campaign were not a genuine demonstration of financial support," Wilson said. "Instead, they represented cash in the amount of $75,000 which was funneled from Mr. Ard to others and ultimately back to his campaign as purported contributions from citizens in the community."

"The funneled and phantom contributions, were certified to the State Ethics Commission and reported to the public at large as true and correct," Wilson said. "They were not true and correct. Campaign transparency was in reality campaign deceit."


http://www.wistv.com/story/17112023/lt-gov-ken-ard-resigns

He then used some of that money to pay for personal expenses.

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We Ard-ly knew yee. [View all] mercuryblues Mar 2012 OP
And another one bites the dust! dixiegrrrrl Mar 2012 #1
I wouldn't mercuryblues Mar 2012 #2
wow mercuryblues Mar 2012 #3
Good bye. Good riddance. GoCubsGo Mar 2012 #4
They've only just begun mercuryblues Mar 2012 #5
It was a plea deal SCantiGOP Mar 2012 #6
Out of mercuryblues Mar 2012 #7
IOKALAYAR Shagman Mar 2012 #8
I predict that in 6 to 8 months Haley will be driven from office. Swamp Lover Mar 2012 #9
I agree mercuryblues Mar 2012 #10
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