people who were looking for a little something from the state. >> connecticut's former governor today pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges that could send him to prison for up to five years. john roland, driven from office last summer admitted to accepting more than $100,000 worth of perks from state contractors. once a rising star in the gop, roland was even considered as a possible running mate for president bush back in 2000. >> john roland resigned as connecticut governor in 2004. then he spent almost a year with a new title -- federal prisoner number 15623-014. i do not know for sure, but that seems far less fun than getting free kitchen cabinets and free hot tubs from guys who want state contracts. the former governor john roland is back, i'm here to tell you. after he got out of the federal pokey, he reinvented hymn as a talk radio personality. he told the public he would try to be a better person. he would show everyone how sorry he was he let them down.