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'''Pay to play''' refers to a systematic form of [[corruption]] in which businessmen are expected to give campaign donations in exchange for state government contracts. In 2009, allegations of it forced New Mexico governor [[Bill Richardson]] to withdraw as Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce.  In 2008, Illinois governor and Obama associate [[Rod Blagojevich]] was removed from office under similar allegations.  
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'''Pay to play''' refers to a systematic form of [[corruption]] in which businessmen are expected to give campaign donations in exchange for state government contracts. Presidential candidate [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]] was nominated by the [[Democratic party]] for the [[2016 presidential election]] while under [[criminal]] [[investigation]] for pay-to-play schemes while [[Secretary of State]] during the [[Obama administration]].
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==Past examples==
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*In 2009, allegations of it forced New Mexico governor [[Bill Richardson]] to withdraw as [[Barack Obama]]'s nominee for [[Secretary of Commerce]].   
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*In 2008, Illinois governor and Obama associate [[Rod Blagojevich]] was removed from office for attempting to sell a [[Senate]] seat vacated upon Barack Obama's election to the presidency.  
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Revision as of 00:34, June 24, 2016

Pay to play refers to a systematic form of corruption in which businessmen are expected to give campaign donations in exchange for state government contracts. Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton was nominated by the Democratic party for the 2016 presidential election while under criminal investigation for pay-to-play schemes while Secretary of State during the Obama administration.

Past examples