Gov. Jim Doyle defended the money his campaign received from indicted businessman Dennis Troha and said he will wait until Troha's court case to decide whether or not to return the cash in an interview with WISC-TV Wednesday.
Troha is accused of illegally donating $200,000 to Doyle elections campaigns.
Doyle said although investigators seem certain of foul play on Troha's behalf, Troha is just as adamant that the donations were lawful.
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Executive Director Mike McCabe said for the governor to hold onto the money is a ""huge mistake.""
""The governor will pay a price for this,"" McCabe said.
Doyle neither refuted nor advocated he spoke with FBI investigators. He said it would be inappropriate for him to comment on his involvement in the investigation.
U.S Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, said he plans to donate money he received from Troha to the Boys' and Girls' Club.
""Ryan wised up,"" McCabe said.
