NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Former Gov. John G. Rowland was sentenced to a year in prison and four months of house arrest Friday for selling his office in a corruption scandal that destroyed his career as one of the Republican Party's brightest and fastest-rising stars.
"I let my pride get in my way," the three-term Republican told U.S. District Judge Peter Dorsey.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-03-18-rowland_x.htm
2007-10-19 09:36:06 · 4 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
If it's greasy, smelly, scuzzy, dishonest, and it panders, lies, cheats and steals then it must be a politician.
Both sides though, Chi. BOTH sides.
2007-10-19 09:45:59 · answer #1 · answered by Bumblebee711 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would appear because he took gifts for political favors from the Governor's Office.
2007-10-19 09:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats your point ?
2007-10-19 09:40:20 · answer #3 · answered by Bo Remmington . American ! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was vain, which led to criminal indiscretions.
2007-10-19 11:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋