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Obama Supporters Face Indictment, Charges
May 8th 2008 10:00PM
Filed Under:eBarack Obama, 2008 President, Scandal, Investigations
With Puerto Rico's Democratic primary approaching, Sen. Barack Obama may begin to face questions about two of his biggest supporters on the island. Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila, a co-chair of Obama's campaign in Puerto Rico was indicted by Federal prosecutors along with 12 others on March 27th in what prosecutors called the largest government corruption scandal in Puerto Rico's history. Vila was charged with receiving cash and gifts in the form of expensive suits, vacations for his family and children, and personal contributions to enhance his salary. Vila also is alleged to have had his credit card bills paid by private companies and his campaign debts paid by Puerto Rican business interests. Vila also stands accused of steering contracts to his fundraisers, based in Philadelphia. In all, the so-called "Philadelphia connection" netted $180,000 for Vila's 2004 gubernatorial campaign. Gov. Vila denied the charges, calling them, "totally false," and saying that, "I have never asked for or accepted a donation in exchange for a government contract." The Obama campaign replaced Vila as a co-chair of its Puerto Rico effort when the charges were announced. But now, there are indications that a second Obama co-chair in Puerto Rico is under investigation by the island's Justice Department. Eduardo Bhatia, a former candidate for mayor of San Juan and a current Popular Democratic Party candidate for Puerto Rico's Senate was allegedly named by the FBI as a person of interest in a referral to the Justice Department according to an April 22nd article in the San Juan Star (subscription required). Bhatia also denies the charges. The revelations may be troublesome for Obama, whose prominent Chicago fundraiser and booster Tony Rezko's public corruption trial just came to an end.
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(Page 1 of 6)WV VOTER10:23PMMay 8th 2008
This time he acted appropriately and severed ties when he learned of improprieties. If Hillary tries to run with this she will find it is like the gas tax fiasco.
jpgoodrow10:25PMMay 8th 2008
WHEN ARROGANT SCHMUCK OBAMA falsely claims victory on May 20th, the Dem Party may as well also concede the White House the same day.
Obama's actions only keep driving bigger and bigger wedges with the millions of Clinton supporters he needs to beat McCain.
CLINTON - MCCAIN - or ABSTAIN
jpgoodrow10:31PMMay 8th 2008
Obama's inner-circle is filled with people like American Terrorist Ayers, Farrakhan, Rev. Wright, Rezko, Rezk's wife...
What's not to love. Electing Obama is like electing GOP corruption back into the White House for another 8-years.
CLINTON or MCCAIN '08
America Needs A President, Not Another Delusional Obama Sermon
Rob10:32PMMay 8th 2008
Yea , I knew it , " Change " , You can't tell me OBAMA didn't Know about this either Hue ?
TFitz101710:49PMMay 8th 2008
You have video of the candidiate in bed with either of these guys? I'd be interested in seeing that.
Hil certainly doesn't want to attack Obama on fund raiser associations. She might try but she'd be crazy.
armonzm0m10:55PMMay 8th 2008
No one can control what your supporters do. It's so easy to come down on someone when you feel threatened.
You cannot recover the stone, after the throw! If one of the other candidates “supporters” is in any type of bind or trouble, I would love to see your comments then.
Do the researches before you comment and look into your candidates’ closet.
No matter what happens when it comes to Obama, you all will find something wrong with him anyway.
Regardless of the flaw, you’ll support your candidate, any that’s not Obama!
-You know the American motto “if it aint Wh*** it aint right! You feel in the blank!
Truth Hurts!
Wanda10:56PMMay 8th 2008
How did Obama ever get on the ticket to begin with, lets think about this. Who financed him and has groomed his entry, we do not know a thing about him. This terrifies me, and I could never vote for him. He has deflected everything that was very questionable about his persona,
I need relief for my family, for my children in school, for insurance, I am scared, I have to vote for someone who knows the game and how to play it, not Obama, who wants to take the time to talk about things and play around. I am fighting for my life here.
Big Sister11:01PMMay 8th 2008
Sounds like Whitewater, right? The Clintons wrote the book on scandals. Just another Clinton smear tactic because they are HOPELESSLY BEHIND.
Obama 08
lmay11:03PMMay 8th 2008
Earlier someone had the nerve to say I am not a true democrat because I am recruiting all my friends to vote for Mccain if Hillary is not our nominee.
I stated I am willing to risk Roe V Wade because I feel so strongly that Obama is crooked. I worry for our country, I worry for the safety of our country.
We don't know this man and after reading his books, listening to his preacher, wife and looking at his associations I feel he is someone not fit to hold the highest position in our country...AMERICAN.
He wants to "unite" us. We are already united as Americans and in my lifetime I have never seen so much division between us.
I know several people fighting in this war..I want them home just as much as anyone.
Come on fellow Americans...read Obamas books and take a really close look at him. I think we have begun to take our personal freedoms for granted in this country and that's something I am not willing to risk.
Remember.....in Obamas words...He will stand with the Muslims...G** D*** America. Shame on him.
Hillary or Mccain are the only choices and in the end, the AMERICAN PEOPLE ALWAYS GET IT RIGHT!!
Hillary...we will see you in 2012!!!! And we will all be behind you just like we have been.
I predict a landslide victory for Mccain...He may pick Bobby Jindal for VP.
Nisey0111:19PMMay 8th 2008
Again, those are those people's doings, if so. Not anything that Obama has done. I am sure that we have people in our circles that have did this, that or another. So get a life, hasta manana!
Nisey0111:22PMMay 8th 2008
Who cares about those folks, Obama is the man. Check out the skeletons in your own closet. Maybe, you would keep the doors close instead.
lmay11:27PMMay 8th 2008
To Nigey01...I cant wait to see the GOP Machine come after your Messiah!!!
It's gonna be entertainment every night!!!
erie_angel11:34PMMay 8th 2008
In response to Wanda...Obama got in position to run for president with help from the senior senator from Ill. And in order to get to know anything about him, just read about him. He went to Harvard on scholarship and student loans that he just recently got paid off. Could have had a high paying job with a well established law firm, but chose community work instead. Went on to become a Chicago councilmember, Illinois state senator, then US senator. All of that combined, Obama has more government experience than Hillary. And he does have a proven track record of working across the aisle as a state senator to get things done.
Dave11:47PMMay 8th 2008
No news there. Heard that already some time back. So? Obama has not been indicted. A great many of Clinton's associations and campaign leaders were indicted. Print that right beside this article and that makes her what?. None of this will put Obama in harms way. Not new news. Obama can hold his own and the votes show it. Nothing like sensationalism! always will be those that thrive on a burning car at the race track too. However, solid voters are not moved by sensationalism. Most voters have already made their decisons and are firm. I am all for removing corruption wherever it is found.
texaswarwagon4511:50PMMay 8th 2008
what if anything has either democrat done for the country. obama was a 1 time state legislator in illinois and is now a 1year rookie in the senate with a lousy voting record & clinton on;y has experience trying to keep bill's pants zipped, at which she is a miserable failure
BILL11:51PMMay 8th 2008
POOR WANDA...get some PROZAC for your paranoia. Works to stop delusions too.
Very Concerned American11:51PMMay 8th 2008
What will they think of next. This is another attempt to link Obama to some bad press. Get over it the party has made it's choice. Obama 2008.
JOHN PAUL11:56PMMay 8th 2008
I have seen all of that bottom-barrel garbage before. Has nothing to do with this election. Neither of those indicted are running for office of President. If the intention is to damage Obama, they will find it won't. The Clintons have more garbage in their back yard than Obama has. Bring it on! Let it all hang out! Obama will have the nominee regardless, he has not committed any crime. Guilt by association won't hold up and neither does it in a court of law. Passe!
Kelly11:58PMMay 8th 2008
The Clintons aren't going to go there. Why? Cause they have more of the same. LOL.
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WV VOTER10:21PMMay 8th 2008
This time he acted appropriately and severed ties when he learned of improprieties. UIf Hillary tries to run with this she will find it is like the gas tax fiasco.