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"Since 2000, 26 state legislators have left office because of criminal or ethical issues, according to a running tally maintained by Citizens Union" -- (link)

Posted by Tyego97 (aka ty97) Jul 1 '14, 12:43

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That's not a national number. That's just NY. (www.nytimes.com)

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Penalties must not be severe enough. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 1, 12:46 1
- Or penalties are irrelevant because people don't think they'll be caught (or can have it covered up if they are) -- nm - Roger More Jul 1, 13:06
Yeah, but does NY have someone that's been removed *twice* from office for ethical issues? - spamlet Jul 1, 12:45 1
- I'm pretty sure Rhode Island has a guy running who's been removed twice for ethic violations. - Hunta Jul 1, 12:49
New York giving Illinois's reputation a run for its money? -- nm - znufrii Jul 1, 12:44 2
- Illinois seems to put over half their govenors in prison ...NY either has better voter judgement or has smarter pols -- nm - zuitgusto Jul 1, 12:54 1
  - Or laxer laws covering their reps. :-) -- nm - TWuG Jul 1, 13:03

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