Blago appointee donated $83,000 to campaign
Gov. Rod Blagojevich has appointed a Bloomington attorney who donated more than $83,000 to his campaign to the University of Illinois' Board of Trustees.
David V. Dorris, 57, his wife and law firm have also contributed nearly $202,000 to other candidates and political causes in Illinois since 1995, according to the State Board of Elections.
(And here's the punch line...)
Blagojevich spokeswoman Rebecca Rausch said political contributions were not a factor in Dorris' appointment.
"We examine each candidate for an appointment on their merits, on their work experience and any other experience that may be relevant to the position that we are considering them for," Rausch said on Friday.
posted by The Inside Dope @ 3/29/2005
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I agree with your points, however, perhaps there should be a contribution limit. $83 big ones is a lot of scratch.
Then there is the flip side of the coin. That this practice creates the atmosphere where a person who desires an appointment feels that they have to donate ever increasing amounts in order to have a shot at it.
This obviously excludes those who don't have a spare $80,000 laying around.
It doesn't prove any corruption per say to appoint contributors, but there is certainly the appearance of impropriety which is supposed to be avoided.
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