A new Governor but the same old story

The new governor of Illinois Patrick Quinn is accused of selling "face time":

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2009/05/in-midst-of-reform-push-quinn-campaign-sought-campaign-contributions-for-face-time-with-new-governor.html

Some of the sordid details:

• One of the trade association executives said today his group received a call Thursday from Quinn’s political operation, seeking a $15,000 fundraiser. The other association executive said his group was called a week ago.



• One organization official said their group was called by a Quinn political staff member and told that “you would probably like to have face time with the governor to talk about your industry concerns and we’re making time available.”