NYT: Freed Alabama Ex-Governor Sees Politics in His Case

[Bumblebee]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/29/washington/28cnd-siegelman.html?hp

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former Governor Don Siegelman of Alabama, released from prison today on bond in a bribery case, said he was as convinced as ever that politics played a leading role in his prosecution.

In a telephone interview shortly after he walked out of a federal prison in Oakdale, La., Mr. Siegelman said there had been “abuse of power” in his case, and repeatedly cited the influence of Karl Rove, the former White House political director.

“His fingerprints are smeared all over the case,” Mr. Siegelman said, a day after a federal appeals court ordered him released on bond and said there were legitimate questions about his case.

[LakeSamish706]

1. God I would love to see this bring the Bush thugs crashing down to earth.. n/t

[sicksicksick_N_tired]

2. ,...and then some!!!

Most corrupt, criminal regime EVAR!!! :grr:

[Fridays Child]

3. A lovely, lovely thought.

Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. :)

[LSparkle]

4. I can't wait for the first in-depth interview with him ...

Maybe 60 Minutes needs to do a follow-up ...

[Botany]

5. I hope Siegelman sues the hell out of Rove.

Rove & Gonzales better be worried.

[southlandshari]

6. Of course he sees politics in his case

After all, anything would be preferrable to the inconvenient truth that Siegelman lied and cheated and wheeled and dealed himself into state politics here in Alabama.

Please don't champion his cause.

:(