A fine tradition of racketeering

'Koreagate' Figure Tied To Oil-for-Food Scandal (washingtonpost.com)

After the Koreagate scandal, Park continued to cultivate politicians, in the United States and abroad. He also kept in touch with friends such as Edwards, whom federal authorities accused of accepting $10,000 from Park.

With only passing reference to Park attending the Democrat National Convention in Los Angeles, the Washington Post also glosses over former governor Edwin Edwards fate. In a CBS interview from prison, Edwards was unapologetic. CBS noted:

In the 16 years he was Louisiana's governor, he dodged two dozen Grand Jury investigations and was acquitted in two federal trials.

He was convicted of racketeering. The United States Attorney's office notes the conviction of Edwards and adds this about corruption in Lousiana.

In addition, this unit was also involved in successfully convicting, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner James Brown who was the third successive Louisiana Insurance Commissioner to be prosecuted and convicted by this office.

Few newspaper items note that Edwards was Democrat.

Not the Washington Post.
Not the St. Petersburg Times.
Not the networks.
Not CNN where he is described as "fast-talking, sharp-witted governor" but not as a Democrat.
Not the New York Times.