He realised something much, much worse about him would be found in discovery, and pled out to keep it secret.
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William McCann (Republican Party) (also known as Sam) was a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 50. McCann assumed office in 2013. McCann left office on January 9, 2019.
https://ballotpedia.org/William_McCann
Just in case you were curious.
William McCann (Republican Party)
I am shocked, absolutely flabbergasted I tell you. I feel as if I’ve been duped, bamboozled, and smeckledorfed.
Hey, we're equal opportunity on corruption in Illinois.
Fair, this guy didn’t try to sell a seat on the U.S. Senate as far as we know. Just some garden variety fraud and money laundering.
Equal opportunity on PROSECUTING corruption in Illinois. Every state has corrupt politicians, we just really like holding them accountable here.
my fav thing about illinois is their slogan; 'Our Governors Make Your License Plates'
This guy formed his own "Conservative Party." He had no chance at being elected Governor, regardless of how corrupt Illinois is.
I also wouldn't describe Illinois as being corrupt having lived here my whole life. Chances are that almost all of the crimes uncovered by politicians in the state happen elsewhere, but we've set a precedent for actually prosecuting the politicians when they are caught.
If you look to your left and there is the former governor of Illinois, and then you looked to your right, and there is another former governor of Illinois, then the chances are that you’re in prison