It’s that they sold out for so little…
Is usually the line to describe political corruption. Those who remember the trials of many ‘a Alderman remember stories of selling their influence/votes for nothing. Larry Bloom, himself a reform Alderman barely got anything for being bribed. It always amazes me how little pols will sell themselves for
Here is where the men are separated from the boys, George Ryan sold his soul for a lot…I guess he gets points for at least making it worth his while.