From TPMmuckraker, a jury has found Brent Wilkes guilty of all 13 charges of corruption. Brent Wilkes, an obscure California contractor and lobbyist, was facing charges for allegedly bribing Rep. Randy Duke Cunningham with cash and gifts. In return for the money and gifts Duke Cunningham steered millions in federal contracts his way.

Duke Cunningham of course has already plead guilty to tax evasion, conspiracy to commit bribery, mail fraud, and wire fraud and will be in federal prison until 2013. In addition to Cunningham several other key Republicans are also tied to Brent Wilkes. Among them such notorious names as Kyle Foggo, Tom Delay, Duncan Hunter, and John Doolittle. It sure doesn’t say much for the Republicans when so many of their leaders keep getting tangled up in legal troubles.

When Dan Rostenkowski was exposed these same Republicans came out in arms about the so called “Democratic corruption”. However we clearly see that when in power the Republicans are even worse. There is a reason that over 75% of the congress that is under investigation are Republicans. This culture of corruption in the Republican party is a direct result of the Republicans lack of interest in oversight and accountability.

It still shocks me that a party that claims moral superiority and fiscal responsibility can’t seem to elect politicians of better character. Aren’t these the same guys who run on Christian values and call out us godless liberals as having no values? Well, I am glad to see this end in a conviction. It’s another step to restoring a more liberal and free country.