The FBI has interviewed him about his ties to three southeast Oklahoma Democrats and an Antlers businessman under government probe, confirms State Auditor Jeff McMahan. But he denies he is a target of the probe and blames his problems on his Republican opponent. "There was (sic) two gentlemen that I visited with. But they just asked me what kind of relationship or connection that I have with the sub-state planning districts," explained McMahan. "I said none." He went on to say he explained to the agents how certain legislative funds pass through his office but are distributed equally to the planning districts. "What the deal is," said McMahan, "I took legal campaign contributions from individuals that live in the southeast part of the state. Perfectly legal contributions who get absolutely nothing in return but good government." He blames his problems on his Republican challenger Gary Jones. "He just, he just keeps trying to tie me to these individuals from southeast Oklahoma. It can't be done because we've given no favors." Read more... Posted at 10/16/2006 01:06:00 PM