Detroit Councilwoman Wants a Bailout in Return For Votes
Says "There ought to be a quid pro quo"
A Detroit city council member is asking President Obama to bail out the financially troubled city in return for residents' overwhelmingly supporting his successful re-election bid.
"There ought to be a quid pro quo," said Councilwoman JoAnn Watson, according to My Fox Detroit.
Nearly 75 percent of voters in Wayne County, which includes Detroit, voted for Obama on Nov. 6.
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