An Empire Report (New York) Exclusive
By Byron Brown
Donald Trump’s presidency has brought the standard for openness and
accountability for elected representatives to new lows. His pointed
refusal to release his tax returns has raised serious questions about
his conflicts of interest, as he has withheld vital financial
information from the public eye.
When it comes to this issue, Democrats should not reduce themselves
to the Republicans’ level. But to date, candidates seeking the
Democratic nomination for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Cynthia
Nixon and Jumaane Williams, have followed President Trump’s lead. With
only a month left before the primary election, Nixon and Williams still
refuse to make public multiple years of their tax returns.
The tradition of releasing multiple years of tax returns is well
established. Many candidates have released 10 years. Even Republican
George Pataki released 14 years of his tax returns.
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