http://www.conservapedia.com/Harry_Reid
Reid’s career in politics began in 1967 when he was elected to the Nevada State Assembly and in 1970 was elected Lieutenant Governor. He unsuccessfully ran for the United States Senate in 1974. From 1977 to 1981, Harry Reid was the Nevada state gaming commissioner. This led his character to be parodied in the 1995 film “Casino” played by Dick Smothers. During Reid’s tenure as gaming commissioner, he allowed the FBI to videotape businessman Jack Gordon, offering him a $12,000 bribe. Then, according to a Las Vegas Review-Journal account, Reid “put his hands around Gordon’s neck and said, ‘You son of a b-tch, you tried to bribe me!’” [6] In 1979 Gordon was arrested and sentenced to six months in jail.
http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=Career&cid=n00009922&type=I
Top Contributors
Senator Harry Reid
Campaign Finance Cycle: 201420122010200820062004200220001998Career
Contributor Total Indivs PACs
MGM Resorts International $375,440 $368,350 $7,090
Simmons Law Firm $187,000 $187,000 $0
Weitz & Luxenberg $184,250 $184,250 $0
Caesars Entertainment $180,315 $167,815 $12,500
Station Casinos $146,900 $111,900 $35,000
Boyd Gaming $144,599 $117,600 $26,999
http://www.westernjournalism.com/exclusive-investigative-reports/harry-reids-dirty-laundry/
Senator Harry Reid claims to be an ethical politician and he often employs his Mormon religion in order to demonstrate his alleged immaculacy. However, the reality is that he is, in fact, one of the most ethically challenged politicians in office today. This report will review his alliances with corrupt individuals, his support of ACORN, his ties with organized crime figures and his chronic failure to comply with campaign finance laws.
Harry Reid’s Alliance with Jack Abramoff
Soon after the Jack Abramoff scandal broke, Reid took the lead in attacking Republicans for fostering a “culture of corruption.” (1)
But shortly after making these comments, it was reported that Reid took almost $68,000 from Abramoff’s firm, its PAC and its Indian casino clients. (2)
Reid then tried to distance himself from Abramoff, stating, “[D]on’t lump me in with Jack Abramoff. This is a Republican scandal. Don’t try to give any of it to me.” (3)
Here’s the key passage:
Harry Reid wrote at least four letters helpful in Indian tribes represented by Jack Abramoff, and Reid’s staff had frequent contact with the disgraced lobbyist’s team about legislation….Reid collected nearly $68,000 in political donations from Abramoff’s firm, lobbying partners and clients…Abramoff’s firm also hired one of Reid’s top legislative aides as a lobbyist. (4)
Yeah he’s a F’ing Gem alright, I’m rather surprised the Morman Church hasn’t thrown him out.