4 out of the 10 most corrupt politicians of 2007 are presidential "frontrunners" what do you think of that?
10 Most Corrupt Politicians of 2007 http://www.judicialwatch.org/judicial-watch-announces-list-washington-s-ten-most-wanted-corrupt-politicians-2007 # 8 Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) # 6 Governor Mike Huckabee (R-AR) # 5 Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R-NY) # 1 Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY)
Public Comments
- It does not surprise me one bit that Hillary is #1. Why people are so blind as to support her is beyond my understanding.
- it is not unexpected to say the least.
- LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I been sayin it! I been sayin it all along! No suprise there! Awesome post!
- That list is no good, It left of Bush/Cheney there's number 2 and 1 right there
- That's because Judicial Watch targets prominent politicians - they don't bother with those below the radar, without much influence or power. So it's a circular argument - frontrunners are on the list because the list consists of frontrunners and big players. Judicial Watch, btw, is funded by Scaife Foundations. That's an interesting group to look into.
- And this surprises you? I'm surprised there were ONLY 4 of them!
- yeah but in Rudy Giuliani defense something, something nine eleven. how reputable is that website?
- I think it's rather humerous that you are posting a comment like this without considering our current administration. Feed the War! Starve the Economy! What Recession?
- I question the validity and the judgement of this website, when George Bush and Dick Cheney are nowhere to be seen on this list. Hillary Clinton is corrupt for not releasing the records that they don't even know wut it contains???It's funny how they claim Hillary is corrupt based on her poltical opponents negative assumptions only.
- I am not saying that I believe the report but: How in the hell would reports of Rep. Conyers supposedly using his staff for personal reasons be more serious than the allegations against Obama? I also agree that the preponderance of Presidential candidates on the list seems very slanted and misguided not to include more Bushies. How about Ted Stevens? I am proud to say that my candidate, John Edwards is not on the list for what that is worth.
- I don't think that Obama is corrupt, the others are. It's really sad,
- No Bush, no Cheney = No Credibility to this list
- So then your saying Hillary is actually a very Qualified candidate, and her actual 6 yrs experience in public office she has learned the job the best.
- All but Hillary. I have good reasons that I simply cannot share that causes me to support Hillary Clinton. If you only knew, you would feel the same. Trust me, you will be far better off with Hillary.
- How about you quote somthing of this manner from a non-partisan site. Judicial Watch receives all of it's funding from conservative groups which have a vandetta against particular politicians which happens to be overwhelmingly democrat. Isn't it interesting how there is no reference on Rep. Duncan Hunter, Sen. Ted Stevens, Rep. William Jefferson or even John Murtha. Personally I say there are a number of corrupt politicians not included in this list. It appears to me this list is compiled more on news stories and falsehoods then true corruption.
- Wow! This is disturbing. Two of my favorites Obama and Huckabee are on there. At least they aren't #1. I have to vote for someone. MONEY. Why should we trust you? If you can't share your reasons for supporting Hillary don't expect people to just take your word for it. She is considered the most corrupt of all politicians. I have a real problem with support any of the candidates on this list, especially number one.
- Judicial Watch claims to be a non-partisan site. But if you will check into them farther, you will find that it is run by a Conservative group. Didn't you wonder why Cheney or some of the Republicans weren't on the list? That should have been you first clue.
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- Welcome to the real world
- I would be very interested to see if this site has any particular allegiances. I've never heard of this Judicial Watch before. The fact that Bush and Cheney are not on this list, or Ashcroft or Gonzales also makes me question how impartial it is.
- Although both sides are corrupt. Republicans had slightly higher amounts of earmarks. This is what the link website says about itself Judicial Watch, Inc., a conservative, non-partisan educational foundation, promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and the law. Through its educational endeavors, Judicial Watch advocates high standards of ethics and morality in our nation’s public life and seeks to ensure that political and judicial officials do not abuse the powers entrusted to them by the American people. Judicial Watch fulfills its educational mission through litigation, investigations and public outreach. PROBLEM: Whether they are naming republicans or democrats the words they use are they might have used their influence, because they are in that position it looks like...... I'm not defending anyone but facts and details not just headlines otherwise it's just speculation
- Hardly surprising. I mean, they can afford to run the best campaigns.
- Rudy should be number one. HE IS MORRALY BANKRUPT. HIS FORMER WIFE TOOK OUT A RESTRAINING ORDER TO KEEP THAT SKANK ON HIS ARM FROM COMING TO THE NYC MAYOR MANSION. CHEATING ON YOUR WIFE IN HER RESIDENCE... REAL CLASSY... ON TOP OF LYING PHOTO OP'ING ON 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACK SITE... BANKRUPT.
- Hillary did many illegal things for which she was never prosecuted. One was stealing the FBI files of private citizens and other things were sending people to threaten and terrorize the women who were her husband's victims. Huckabee is very corrupt and was part of the Clinton cabal in Arkansas. Rudy is also working right now with his lawfirm to destroy the American sovereignty for money and Obama is just not too bright. Not sure what he has done to be corrupt.
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