Politicians Sucsess: Clodius Flashcards
What was he able to do?
Pass laws like making it illegal to prosecute those who execute without trial, made grain dole free and increased its size to 320,000.
Was able to prosecute rival gang leader milo for violence.
Elected as Aedile in 56, which let him avoid prosecution.
Where did he get people from for his gang
Hired people from the collegia and local trade associations were great recruiting grounds for gangs
How did he buy support
Bought gang members things like dogs and mistresses
Bought current consuls Piso, support by arranging for good provinces
Who did he have his gang members attack?
Had them threaten and attack political enemies like Milo and Cicero.
Cicero ended up fleeing at one point.
Cicero quote
“Made every cataline look like an Adinus”
