Rezko also has aided federal campaigns, giving more than $62,000 since 1997, according to the Federal Election Commission. Democratic U.S. Sen. Barack Obama received $11,500, on top of $8,500 from Rezko when he was a state senator.No word yet from Saint Obama.
Rezko, 51, was charged Wednesday with taking part in an elaborate scheme to get millions of dollars from companies wanting to do business with the state Teachers' Retirement System.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Barak Obama Got Money From Indicted Fundraiser Rezko
The AP reports: