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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.
'''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==
*In 2009, allegations of it forced New Mexico governor [[Bill Richardson]] to withdraw as [[Barack Obama]]'s nominee for [[Secretary of Commerce]].
*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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[[category:corruption]]
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[[Category:Obama Administration]]