My biggest question—and I’m being objective here—don’t all politicians offer their rivals big time political positions so they can get enough votes to be the nominee? And what about all those people who donate to the campaign and “become” ambassadors?”
Sestak case deepens--did White House commit a felony by offering a job to Sestak?
The Judge's commentary:
Well the ramifications are potentially enormous. I mean to offer someone something of value in order to affect their official behavior as a member of Congress is a felony. We call it a bribe. To offer someone something of value to affect the outcome of an election is a felony. Each of those carries five years with them. The government has an affirmative obligation to investigate this.And Congressman Sestak who is a decent guy, we've all interviewed him. He sent you handwritten thank you notes after he was on your show, whether he agrees with you or not. Congressman Sestak has an obligation to tell the truth. Who offered him a job? What was the quid pro quo and what was the job? If he doesn't say that voluntarily a federal prosecutor should bring him before a grand jury and the grand jurors will inquire of his knowledge as we like to say.
Rewarding an individual for something in the past does not compare to the certitude of acting in the present in exchange for an immediate reward. Sure, big political boosters are looked upon favorably for certain posts, but there is no certainty of how the future will unfold.