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First, I generally don't like "sting type" operations by government. I think they should act on real crimes. Certainly conspiracy to do illegal activity can be a crime, but in this specific issue regarding the IL Senate seat, I think we really need to see the case being made by the government before making judgment. On the surface a senate seat does have value and it is not uncommon for political favors to be exchanged between politicians. Even at the Presidential level candidates negotiate what they may be willing to do, for example, in exchange for an endorsement. Usually it happens in a manner that is implied rather than expressed. If the only thing the governor is guilty of is saying the appointment has value and that he expects something in return but never made any expressed demands, I am not sure there is a good case against him on that specific issue. From what I have read they do have enough on some other issues to make a good case of corruption against the governor.

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