[Shannon]

So the dying mechanic gets $5,000 for his widow, two sons and infant daughter. McAuliffe got at least $47,000. What's wrong with this picture?

Then when Cuccinelli lets the cat out of the bag, McAuliffe donates $74,000 to a charity. Why didn't he give it to the widow of the man he profited off of???

This is revolting. I hope Cuccinelli cleans his clock on election day.

[Orange1998]

1"Someone working for Caramadre went to the mechanic’s house in early November 2006, when he was confined to his bed, rising with assistance only to use the bathroom, the sister said. He signed some papers and got an envelope filled with cash, the sister said".

"The amount was $5,000, the mechanic’s widow said in an affidavit. He died early that January".

Politicians at their finest.

[Pearls Before Swine]

So the dying mechanic gets $5,000 for his widow, two sons and infant daughter. McAuliffe got at least $47,000. What's wrong with this picture?

My problem isn't with the viatical settlement per se, just with how pitifully low it was. I'd be OK with $20K, given reasonable guesses on life expectancy, and so should everyone else.