Barbara Bonfiglio, who was once treasurer to political action committees and other organizations for ethically challenged lawmakers Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX), Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA), former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-CA) and others, just quit D.C. superfirm Williams & Jensen. She also stepped down from her post as treasurer of Rep. Richard Pombo’s (R-CA) RichPAC.
Bonfiglio’s got a colorful past: She was subpoenaed in 2004 by Texas DA Ronnie Earle as part of his investigation into Tom DeLay. She may have been involved in the effort by DeLay crony Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) in sic’ing the IRS on the Texas watchdog group Texans for Public Justice. And she was listed as treasurer for Santorum’s Operation Good Neighbor “charity,” which used less than half of its money to do actual good deeds.
Or, as her bio — still posted on the Williams & Jensen Web site — puts it:
Her clients include the Leadership PACs and campaign committees of several prominent Members of Congress. She also advises the firm’s clients on matters involving House and Senate ethics rules, as well as compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Needless to say, we will probably hear more about her sooner rather than later. (Thanks to reader LR.)
