When a Senate seat is vacated, it's always tough for the governor saddled with the task of finding a new person to fill it. The concerns of competing interest groups must be balanced, and possible charges of cronyism and nepotism must be avoided. For Governor Rod Blagojevich of Illinois, the challenge was especially daunting, given the stature of the seat's previous occupant.
Fortunately, resourceful Rod drew up an elegant solution to the problem: handing out the seat to whoever gave him the most money.
The plan was almost perfect, except for two little things: it was illegal, and evil.
Now, the FBI has gone and spoiled everything. I guess he should have just stuck with the coin toss.
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