What's In It For Me?

Description for WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? HOW AN EX-WISEGUY EXPOSED THE GREED, JEALOUSY, AND LUST THAT DRIVE ARIZONA POLITICS by Joseph Stedino with Dary Matera:

This is the real-life tale of how sex, drugs, gambling, power and greed fuel the twisted politics of Arizona. The book tells the story of Joe Stedino - a suave gangster and Las Vegas TV chat-show host who was asked by the District Attorney to pose as a mafia capo looking to ensure that a bill to legalize gambling was passed. Word spread amongst politicians about Stedino's willingness to buy votes and they lined up eagerly to have their palms greased. Some he bought at bargain prices, others, such as an ultra-conservative Mormon power broker, exacted over $50,000 in bribes. Some in their willingness to help even offered to dig up sexual dirt on their colleagues. Stedino doled out $300,000 and cameras documented every transaction. 25 people were caught red-handed including 20 politicians and lobbyists making it one of the most successful stings ever.