Karl Sandstrom was quoted in the Politico article, "Zinke Funneled Millions to Questionable PACs," regarding Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's behavior.

None of the records indicate that Zinke violated the law or received any direct compensation from his association with Mackenzie, the Virgin Islands PAC or its consultants. But one campaign finance expert said the information shows that Zinke was not behaving like a typical politician.

“To say the least, this is highly unusual,” said Karl Sandstrom, a former Democratic FEC commissioner who now works at the law firm Perkins Coie.