It all started with a small ad in the Washington Times.
 

Senator for Sale:
Powerful NY Senator (MWM) seeking wealthy friends in banking industry
with cash for purposes of playing a friendly and very legal game of poker.

Influence available to highest bidder.
Fisrt come, first serve.
Must have $80,000 cash, ante

Send picture of cash to:

catchme@thebank.gov

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Soon, Senator Al began hosting poker games at his townhouse.