Yeah, Obama made Radel posess cocaine in his home and go out onto the street to ask someone for an eightball of blow.
Yeah.
Thats what Obama did.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 50399573 Wrong is wrong, but he was baited and set up by feds.
Everyone in government has secrets, addictions, and or a past they'd like to keep hidden.
When you have the domestic surveillance capabilities under your control, you can literally dig up anything on anyone. Anything.
When you learn of a weakness such as drug abuse, that is an easy target. Undercover agents set up an irresistible deal, then make an arrest... From there the behind the scenes activities offer a deal for silence, obedience and loyalty.
Even a supreme court justice can be moved in similar ways.
Don't underestimate the powers of this administration.