Discussion: Key Jury Question In Menendez Bribery Trial Relies On Determining Intent

Bribery is really hard to prove. It is the job of members of congress to lobby the government on behalf of constituents, donors and otherwise. I’m a donor to my Democratic Rep and Senator and have called upon them to solve problems Ive had with the government. There is nothing illegal about this. They do the same for nondonors as well. Helping with Visas is a very common request made of Members and I know a few friends who called on their Senators to help with foreign adoptions.

Senators, in particular, are always flying around the country on borrowed jets. It’s a daily occurrence.

Members’ friends and donors are almost always interchangeable so that they are always spending time with donors. Some of the allegations sound extreme but I think most citizens would be surprised how often such things take place.

This has Ted Stevens written all over it. I seem to recall he got a house built for him.