Obama Pushes Away From Indicted Donor

[Terri]

By TOM RAUM
Associated Press
March 4, 2008

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Democratic presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama on Monday reiterated the steps he has taken to separate himself from longtime donor Antoin ''Tony'' Rezko, as jury selection began in the Chicago businessman's political corruption trial.

The Illinois senator was pressed by reporters at a news conference about his relations with the 52-year-old real estate developer and fast-food magnate. Rezko is charged with buying political influence with campaign money and using it to launch a multimillion-dollar shakedown scheme aimed at companies hoping to build hospitals or invest state pension money.

Obama has not been accused of any wrongdoing in the case brought by federal prosecutors.

Questions about the relationship dogged Obama as he wound up campaigning on the eve of crucial primary votes in Texas and Ohio in his hard-fought contest with Hillary Rodham Clinton. Obama campaigned exclusively in Texas on Monday, a state polls suggested he was more likely to carry than Ohio.

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[righton]

The fun may be just beginning - believe trial will be under way by the end of the week.

Obama-mama's recollection of his connection with Rezko has changed slightly.

If Rezko thinks he may be able to make a deal - both our governor and Obama may get thrown under the bus.

L&L

[BUCKEYEFAN]

Hope its a big bus!!!!

[George123]

I read somewhere that Rezko is in deportation proceedings.

I say send him back to Syria.