Political Science 2212E Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Gomery Commission
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He wins games, good coach but bad person. Martin governments gomery commission of iquiry (2004-06) cost directly about. million + another 40 of associated costs. Helped to discredit jean chretien"s federal liberal party. Study by nicholas chad long of costs of scandal on election to us senate finds scandals cost incumbent senators 6% of the vote. These politicians faced w/ more serious competitors + had to raise/spend more. This is why he is a bad leader - didn"t do his job by stopping corruption. Took over olympics during the crisis in the 70s - saved them! them! He designed the system which had no accountability. Helped make major sporting events profitable to host nations/locations. Members are either corrupt or turn blind eye to corruption. Reaping benefits - this is why no one stood up to him (received perks) Example: salt lake city - proved that committee member was being bribed. Takes over weak organization that has little planning, organization.