Once-Powerful Democratic Lawmaker Busted for Heinous Corruption, Now Faces 20 Years in Prison
Chicago is one of the best examples of the worst failures of the Democratic Party, and the city just proved its status as the worst of the worst once again this week as a former city alderman, who was one of the most influential Democrats of his day, was found guilty of massive corruption.
On Thursday, former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was found guilty on 13 of 14 counts of corruption, including racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion, WLS-TV reported after the verdict was read.
Burke, who served on the Chicago City Council from 1969 to his resignation in May, was once one of the most powerful aldermen in city hall, but according to the results of the trial,
