North County Times call for investigation...

NCtimes is trying to explain it all away...But, they are coming up with the same conclusion.

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Cunningham must take this opportunity to clear his name with a vigorous federal investigation.
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The deal was a bad idea. Too many influences. Too much money. Too many connections to the money and influence.

People involved:

Contractor, Mitchell Wade: Making money from defense appropriations that Randy Cunningham makes decisions about.

Realtor, Elizabeth Todd: On the hook for family political contributions to Cunningham Campaign totaling $11,500. Facilitated the sale of the home for Cunningham and Wade. Made 2.44 million commission from Cunningham purchase of new home in Rancho Santa Fe.

U.S. Congressman, Randy Cunningham: Making money from sale of home (1.6 million) to Mitchell Wade, and moving to Rancho Santa Fe. Wade takes a $700,000 bath - but starts making money in his defense contractor business.