Remember a few years ago, when there was all types of negative information flowing out of Sarasota regarding GOP Congressman Vern Buchanan amidst allegations of employees being forced to contribute to his campaign from his former dealerships?
Well, years after those allegations of bundling surfaced, the Federal Election Commission has finally acted – and they say Buchanan's company – but not the congressman himself – is guilty as charged- and they're calling on a federal court to impose a substantial fine to that company.
Not letting the opportunity go to waste, the Florida Democratic party now is calling on Buchanan to resign as Vice Chairman for Finance of the National Republican Congressional Committee in light of the Federal Elections Commission’s alleging in court documents that Buchanan benefited from an “extensive and ongoing scheme” to break campaign finance laws
This article appears in May 26 – Jun 1, 2011.