As a Democratic Presidential hopeful, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont vociferously argued for political transparency, especially when money was concerned.
Sanders insisted, for example, “on complete transparency regarding the funding of campaigns.” He decried “huge piles of undisclosed cash” benefiting candidates.
But when Federal law required Sanders to reveal, by mid-May, current details of his Personal Finances, his Campaign Lawyer asked the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for a 45-day extension.
His request was granted.
On June 30, Sanders’ Campaign requested a second 45-day extension, saying the Senator had “good cause” to delay because of his “current campaign schedule and officeholder duties.”
Again, Regulators approved Sanders’ punt.
Now that Sanders’ second extension has expired, spokesman Michael Briggs confirmed to the Center for Public Integrity that the Senator won’t file a Presidential Campaign Personal Financial Disclosure after all.
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