Pots, Black Kettles, and Transparency in Government
“The presidency is the most powerful political position on earth, and the idea of enabling the voter the chance to see how a candidate has handled his or her finances is a central part of making sure the right person gets the job.”
–“I Support You, Donald Trump. Now Release Your Tax Returns,” Congressman Mark Sanford; The New York Times (8/14/2016)
Lots of commentators (myself included) have called on Donald Trump to release his tax returns. See, “Hey, Russia! Hack This!“
But, you’d certainly think The New York Times could have found a better proponent for the argument than disgraced former South Carolina Governor — and now Congressman — Mark Sanford.
As you may (or may not) recall, then-Governor Sanford disappeared for six days in 2008 to visit his mistress in Argentina.
His alibi at the time — quickly debunked — was that he was “hiking the Appalachian Trail.”
