EMBEZZLEMENT, THEFT CHARGES AGAINST LABOR KINGPIN MAY CRIPPLE DEMS’ 2020 MACHINE
Excerpt: Pennsylvania Democrats are worried about the short-term future of their political machine after authorities charged a Philadelphia labor leader with numerous counts of embezzlement, bribery and theft, Politico reports. John Dougherty, the business manager of Philadelphia’s branch of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and six other labor officials were indicted on 116 charges related to lavish misuse of union funds and buying influence with corrupt politicians, Philadelphia’s The Inquirer and CBS Philly report. (The corruption is no surprise. It would be a surprise if it hurt the Dems at all. ~Bob)
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