Thursday, October 21, 2010

Scott Lee Cohen, Gubernatorial Candidate, Accused of Trying to Buy Votes

Scott Lee Cohen. Photo: Huh/AP

The Beatles said, "money can't buy you love", but in the Chicago, it might buy you votes.

Two Chicago ministers have accused gubernatorial candidate, Scott Lee Cohen, of offering them money for their support.

Minister Rev. Gregory Lee of the Chicago’s Sun Rise Missionary Baptist Church, said he was offered at least $500.00 for a public endorsement.

Another Chicago minister made the same allegation.

A Cohen spokesperson denied any knowledge of the alleged attempts to buy support.


 

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