Chicago Dem Bribery Scandal

Last week CBS Chicago reported Democrat Congresswoman Marie Newman promised a six-figure, taxpayer-funded job to a local activist that he says was a bribe to keep him out of a tight primary race against Dan Lipinski.

The Washington Free Beacon obtained court documents showing Newman even signed a contract putting the bribe in writing.

Federal law prohibits congressional candidates from offering employment for political purposes. Should Chehade’s allegation prove true, Newman’s proposition would ‘absolutely’ violate the statute, Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust executive director Kendra Arnold told the Free Beacon.

NRCC Comment: “Marie Newman appears to have admitted to a federal crime in writing. Voters – and potentially federal law enforcement –  will hold her accountable.” – NRCC Spokesman Mike Berg