Posted on 08/04/2008 8:41:45 PM PDT by Nachum
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has been questioning her rival Sen. Barack Obama's relationship to political donor Tony Rezko, now on trial for fraud -- particularly Rezko's involvement in the purchase of Obama's Chicago home. Here's a look at what's going on and what it means:
more stories like thisQ: Who is Tony Rezko?
A: Antoin "Tony" Rezko is a millionaire Chicago businessman who has long helped young politicians raise money and make connections. Raised in Syria, he moved to Chicago to study engineering but wound up making money in real estate and fast food. He is now on trial in federal court on mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering and attempted extortion charges.
Q: What is his relationship to Obama?
A: He's been friendly with Obama for years, even offering him a job after Obama finished law school. Obama turned down the offer, but a political friendship developed. Rezko and his family donated at least $21,457 to Obama -- and helped raise tens of thousands more -- for his campaigns in Illinois, though not for his presidential bid. He also advised Obama on the purchase of a new Chicago home and, in his wife's name, purchased a vacant lot next to the new Obama home at the same time.
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Corsi’s book is a must-read based on the interviews I’ve heard. There are tons more things to be worried about than Rezko.
I encourage all FRs to buy the book or better yet audio CDs of COrsi’s book on Obama, OBAMANATION.
I don’t think the American Public has a clue about this guy.
I’m in to CD three and I have to stop because it is so offensive.
Let me give you two names.
Saul Alinsky...You can understand everything you need to know about Obama, the Con man, from knowing Alinsky.
Tony Rezko...Italian? NO!!!!!! Syrian!!!!!!!!
The ties of Obama with Arab terroist anti Israel factions is clear cut...
My fellow FRs...We are in a war with this man and the democrats...
Stop wasting time busting McCain. Mac is our best chance this year to win...Sorry, but that’s the truth of the matter..
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