Just a quick post to share a new element of the Republican culture of corruption:
"Former Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell and his wife Maureen were charged in federal court Tuesday with illegally accepting gifts, luxury vacations and large loans from a wealthy Richmond-area businessman who sought special treatment from state government.
The two were charged in connection with their relationship with dietary supplement executive Jonnie R. Williams Sr.
In the wake of an FBI investigation of McDonnell, here’s a look at the records of gifts given to Va. officials.
Authorities alleged McDonnell and his wife received gifts from Williams again and again, lodging near constant requests for money, clothes, trips, golf accessories and private plane rides."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/...