Ray Burke: A giant who upheld our democracy

Ray Burke is not corrupt. A paper trail of money received by him is simply a testament to his political ability, says Michael Clifford

RAY BURKE was clean. He was not a crooked politician, who used his 30-plus years in elected office to enrich himself through corrupt means. He was a political figure of such ability that wealthy people fell over themselves to throw money at him in the form of political donations.

In this respect, he was a giant of his time.