The latest installment in Jim Doyle's "Pay to Play" scam

Hat tip to Fraley's Dailytakes

We actually have a contractor on record stating that they donate to money so they can be "included" in the bidding process.

The winner of a $55 million+ contract admitted to Spivak and Bice:

Another KBS executive, Patrick Babe, said it's common practice for contractors to get into the political giving game.

"You've got to remember that the biggest builder in the state is the state, whether you're a road builder or a building builder," Babe said.

"If you don't contribute, you're not included," he continued. "It doesn't hurt to contribute if you believe in any cause."

Catch the rest of the details at Stepping Right Up!

edited to add: James Wigderson and Jenna are on this story too. I can only imagine how much Charlie Sykes will have to say about this tomorrow.