Clinton releases tax returns

Jill, Tampa, FL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:17:00 GMT

$51 mil for speeches in ONE YEAR? How common is that?

Clinton releases tax returns

mary slidell, la — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:17:48 GMT

See the rich do pay taxes!!

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Jill F., Tulsa, OK — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:20:08 GMT

Happy now, people?? Looks like the Clintons are just as generous as they are wealthy. I can't wait to see what kind of negative comments Obama supporters will post...

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Rochester, NY — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:20:12 GMT

So the Clintons are rich? No freakin' kidding! Why is this an issue. It's only an issue because sexist media and Obama supporters can't believe that a woman can make her own money and therefore there was no way Hillary could loan herself money.

Stick it Obama supporters! Now how about all the information including e-mails to Resko from Obama? Still waiting for that.

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Paul Revere-Patriot-Obama Supporter — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:20:22 GMT

Please Paulette - - it's time to come home and stand by your man. The campaign is over.

I need someone to bake some cookies for me. April is always my busiest month. I've got a few late nights coming up and I'll need some snacks.

Also a lantern.

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sozzi, mamaroneck, ny — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:20:41 GMT

There's a lot of money floating around, for two individuals that didn't have any legitimate job for the past 7 years.

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Anonymous, Anywhere — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:21:16 GMT

$51 mil for speeches in ONE YEAR? How common is that?
Jill, Tampa, FL (Sent Friday, April 04, 2008 4:17 PM)

That's for 10 years, stupid.

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sozzi, mamaroneck, ny — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:21:53 GMT

There's a lot of money floating around, for two individuals that didn't have any legitimate job for the past 7 years.

Where is the income for the Kazikistan deal?

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Bull the Dog — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:22:06 GMT

Make sure they are in their original form, no redacting like with the schedules.

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Jack — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:22:16 GMT

So the Clintons donated 10% of their income to charity.... and how much did Obama donate: less than 1%....

How PATHETHIC of the Obamas. Their talk is not matched by their words!

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lpb — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:22:51 GMT

The devil's in the details!

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donna, pgh., pa. — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:23:10 GMT

Let me be the first to say, I feel much, much better about the Clintons. I will proffer no further speculation on this matter. On their charitable contributions; BRAVO! May the Good Lord accept it from them. Amen.

Pulling for Obama '08

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jeff in the Redwoods, Arcata, CA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:23:42 GMT

After mking 51 million dollars from speeches, I wonder if Hillary still thinks that speeches are only words! When are the Clintons releasing the list of presidential library donors? It will be interesting to see how many of the library donors received political favors from the Clintons during their White House years, such as whether any of the donors are linked up with any presidential pardons?

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Thomas, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:24:28 GMT

Why would this surprise anyone? We've always know the Clintons were for sale.

The really interesting facts will be when it is revealed who actually paid Bill the $51M for "speeking".

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C.K. Steele Fort Lauderdale, FL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:24:54 GMT

What part of these numbers include the Giustra or Dubai money? We still haven't forgotten about that donor list either. I'm sure there are going to be a few rogues on that list. If all of this money was legitimate then why did the Clintons take so long to release them? Were they embarassed to be shown to be stinking rich or is there more beneath the surface?

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Jack — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:25:31 GMT

To all the Obama spin-masters: this data is based on 7 years!

so any comments about making that much money in 1 year is more STUPID than Barack Rezko Obama.

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jj — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:26:20 GMT

It's a lot easier to donate 10 percent when you made $100 million.

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Ted Rogers Arkansas — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:26:26 GMT

Where are all the EXTRA tax payments that the Clinton Family is so willing to pay? Is there a special catagory for that? Seems that I remember Mr. Clinton saying at a rally that he was willing to pay more in taxes, well big boy, here is your chance! Pay up

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Anti Reaganess, Columbus Georgia. — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:26:37 GMT

OMG!!

Oh yes "We" will vote for McCain, millions of Hillary democrats.

Your *hunch* is wrong, way off the mark... I have been a democratic supporter for years. But millions of us are fed up with what we see. Like how is it that a candidate can win the popular vote of a state and still lose the delegate count. This so called democracy of the democrats is absurd.

And how is it that voters in Houston and Dallas Texas votes count more than the votes of the citizens out in the rural areas of the state. Seven votes in Houston equals ten votes down around the Rio Grand, with regard to awarding delegates.

Then screaming Dean strips Florida and Michigan of their (votes) and delegates, "strips" them.... These states are critical to the election, were not taking about Idaho or Utah, states that the democrats don't stand a snow balls chance in hell of winning. But the party and Obamaphiles who seem to be one and the same, point to and say look at "our baby" he's won Idaho and Utah, he can win the Election. He is not running against a Republican there "baloon heads" it's a fellow Democrat.

Obama's effort to disenfranchise millions of voters and the crazy democrats, back him up doing it. The Party moved up South Carolina, and Nevada, so the minorities could play a more important role in the election process and they then turn around and *strip* Florida and Michigan of their votes. It's a Constitutional right to vote in this country, and now the AA hold the party so tight in their grip that Democrats are afraid of a Kenyan style like election if they don't nominate Obama. In other words it's taking to the streets burning and killing things because they are unhappy, if they don't get the results, they deserve..

I will never vote for a candidate that crushes votes of his own party for political gain, nor those who back him up. The Democratic Party is so dramatically unfair and corrupt, this has been the real learning experience for me as this election plays out over time. I'm thankful to Hillary for that, the neophytes who writes all these hate mail, blogs about the Clinton's, are for the most part incredibly naive and shallow. Obama is already far more slippery than the Hillary will ever be.

As a Democrat, after I vote for McCain in the fall, I will change to an Independent, this country is in desperate need of a "Third Party" something in the middle, between the Left Winged Liberals of pseudo superimposed guilt, Democrats. And the Right Winged Conservatives, who feel the world is (their's) play ground Republicans.

Hillary/McCain, 2008

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twocanpete — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:26:36 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
$100 million in the last eight years! What on earth could someone making that kind of money possibly know about the hardships of the working poor!? And she has the audacity to threaten to garnish our wages? HRC and the fat-bottom gang need to take a hike back to the Republican party where they belong.

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David, Juneau, AK. — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:26:41 GMT

This really is no news. It gives the conservative media a chance to find something juicy to missinterpret. Nobody's going to care in a week.

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U make more money than me — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:26:43 GMT

Democrats::: party of the RICH!!!! Sex drugs and scandals

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cam — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:27:11 GMT

Jack the obamas didnt donate as much because they're no where close to the wealth the clintons have.

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Michael — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:27:42 GMT

Obama only gave 1% to charity including most going to his church.

10% TO CHARITY IS UNBELIEVABLE.

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Brian- Rhode Island — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:27:48 GMT

Generous? Giving 9.5 percent of a rediculous income in order to gain further Tax Breaks, is not really generous, is it?

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Jawad Javed, Indianapolis, IN — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:27:57 GMT

With all the money they have, it is a wonder why they are having so much trouble managing their campaign finances.

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Janice in NC, LaGrange, NC — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:28:55 GMT

Now that this is out, maybe Obama can find something else to whine about. Looks to me like the Clinton's have given generously to charity...but I am also sure that the media will find more negative things to say about Hillary from her tax info. I am so tired of activist journalists who know nothing about fair reporting.

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campdog — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:29:18 GMT

One more non-issue we can get past.

Our economy is falling apart....Which Dem is best suited to make the type of changes (corrections) we need.

Iraq is going to be a major issue for some time. In spite of rhetoric and promises it is clear that Obama can't deliver on his boast of getting us out in 2009. What can we expect from either candidate...specifics please.

The issues are many and the solutions are scarce. Now is the time for us to get real and make some tough choices as we select the person best suited to lead us through the difficulties we confront.

Oh, Jill in Tampa? I have no idea how common it is to make $51,000,000 in speaking fees....I'd guess as common as it is to find a couple that's donated $10,000,000 to charitable organizations.

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jimo — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:30:28 GMT

Well the x pres. gets 1.2ish for retierment. what's the salary to begin with?

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ear plug guy — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:30:58 GMT

Obama vs. Clinton people shut the heck up!

Signed independent guy that wont vote Repub but can't stand the fighting bs. I warn you keep it up. Mc Cain...I'm not kidding.

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Reality Check — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:30:58 GMT

Paul Revere-Obama Supporter,
We know that you're a Hillary campaign worker trying to fire up the women by making vintage 1960 comments. Ever since the signs that two men held up in New Hampshire saying "Iron my shirt," I've suspected that the Clinton campaign has had plants that were playing this card to fire up their women supporters. The amazing thing is that it works. If you're truly an Obama supporter, you're not helping anybody with that kind of ridiculous post.

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PA Voter — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:31:03 GMT

********************* IMPORTANT **************

SEE FOLKS !!
A history of actually GIVING BACK to the common man!!
Not only does Sen. Clinton have 35 years of working to help improve the lives of the middle class - THEY ACTUALLY GIVE to those who need most !!

THIS is the type of President we need!! Someone who actually cares about us all!

GO HILLARY !!!!!

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bhobo — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:31:09 GMT

this is a lot of money and probably not all of it either. Bill Clinton is steering income to other places, too.
anyway, the tax returns are on the table and I can't see how the good people of Kentucky, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania are going to buy into this one. Those states are for the most part, poor but proud. It is going to be a real tough sell for Hillary Clinton even if the tax returns are on the up and up.

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MSierra, SF — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:31:25 GMT

Do they break out the corruption and birbes in seperate categories ?

How much is pay back from selling out the American people ??

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Charles, Somerset, NJ — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:31:33 GMT

Idiots, you cant see the forests through the trees, when have your ever heard of a rich person telling the truth about their wealth?

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donna, pgh., pa. — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:31:56 GMT

'Mitchell Feldman',

re: M.L. King post

I worried about the Jewish vote. I am ashamed. Please forgive me.

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RENEA,PLYMOUTH,MI — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:31:56 GMT

RON BURKLE OF DUBAI IS BILLS BUSINESS PARTNER IN YUCAIPA LLC.THE SAME DUBAI WHO WANTED TO BUY THE PORTS HERE IN AMERICA BACK IN 2005

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Doug, Cincinnati, Ohio — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:31:57 GMT

Clinton, Obama, McCain. They are all the same. Politicians enrich themselves solely because of the jobs to which we elect them and pay them. It is absolutely disgusting that these three should be multi-milionaires when they claim to be "public servants". Why should Bill Clinton make $51 million giving speeches about his life as President? He should give it all back to the people who elected him. Money and politics go hand in hand. REVOLTING is all I can say.

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the question is.. — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:32:18 GMT

the question is who gave them the money for his "speeches"

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Angel — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:32:32 GMT

I wonder how much of that money came from PETER PAUL??? They ARE RICH AND GREEDY AND WANT MORE...

POLITICAL AMBITION

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ME, CA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:33:05 GMT

Anti Reaganess,
The fact that you're still screaming about "disenfranchisement" in Florida and Michigan says a whole lot more about you than it does about anybody, most certainly about Obama. It shows that you can be manipulated by two men (Howard Wolfson and Mark Penn) and that you care less about the facts than about pushing for whatever you see as "your right to have a woman in office."

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ya know — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:33:11 GMT

those charitable contributions is where everyone will be digging to see if they contributed to "shady" businesses... Clinton backers shouldn't be pounding their chests just yet... let people dig through the returns before you spout off.

I'd say at that amount... there were bound to be some shady contributions.

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Ryan, IN — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:33:36 GMT

Everybody chill. Let's focus on McCain.

For Clinton supporters: This is part of "vetting" as HRC has called for, let the info be looked over before you say something you'll regret.

For Obama supporters: It took a while, but she let them out. Hold back on any attacks until they have been looked over.

Let's cut the name calling and anger. Obama is in the lead, but Clinton will still give it her best. Let's stop saying the media is sexist, she's significantly behind and has few paths to the nomination, but the media's not calling for her to drop out, and neither is the Obama campaign. The media is not sexist when they say Obama is ahead, it's the truth.

So let's all just calm down.

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Don B, Cleveland Ohio — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:33:42 GMT

WAAAAAAAAAAAH.........WAAAAAAAAAHHH! I need money for my campaign! WAAAAAAAAAH

Pay for it yourself. I think you may have a few extra bucks to pay for it. Just take it out of one of the tax shelters in the Caymans.

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EJ — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:33:56 GMT

"It's a lot easier to donate 10 percent when you made $100 million." -- jj

That doesn't mean they had to.

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Trust but Verify — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:34:04 GMT

Can these be checked against what they actually filed with IRS the past 7 years?

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Jeff, Chicago — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:34:07 GMT

I think JJ has a pretty good point there.

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CJ — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:34:15 GMT

Trying to deflect the Mark Penn story....won't work. Too bad these taxes will surely spur more questions afterwards. Who knew the kitchen sink was a boomerang.

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eeezeeed — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:35:53 GMT

WOW !!!

Where are all the vile, hate spewing Obama supporters now !! Did Obama give nearly 10% of his income to charity? NOT !!

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csh, IL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:35:59 GMT

Glad to see that the Clintons who entered office with a net worth of about $200,000 have done well.

It’s only fair considering how many Americans prospered during the Clinton years – you do recall the 22 million jobs created during his tenure, the lowest unemployment rate in history and the budget surplus don’t you?

Now maybe the Obama supporters can stop their whining and get their candidate to release his records from the years he spent as an IL state legislature that nobody can seen to find.

Yes we can…change…hope …ugh.

You Obama supporters are as nuts as the anti Clinton right wing and Obama CANNOT win without the support of the 12 million people like me who voted for Hillary. So should Barack Obama be the democratic nominee in November, I an seriously considering sitting this election out.

So be Warned:

No, he can’t … (not without the more than 12 million who have voted for Hillary)

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:36:29 GMT

Actually eight years 2000-2007 (preliminary) = 8 years.

I congratulate them on their successes, but I fail to see how that makes them "working class" like the "lunch pail" blue collar democrats they are so ardently wooing.

Wow, compared to the Clintons, the Obamas are dirt poor. The Clinton's have an average annual gross income of over 13.6 million for the last 8 years. I'm a wee bit envious.

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REG in AZ — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:37:09 GMT

All of this is just pointing to the tip of the iceberg. Politicians in general and ex-Presidents especially have shown an increasing and alarming tendency to become filthy rich after leaving office. Actually I believe the worst offender is yet to come with George W. Bush who has spent his whole time in office focused on benefiting those who will take care of him. This endowment program is really a clear indication of how payback for favors rendered while in office is kept legal but under the table and truly has very extreme negative consequences for the average American (example - the last eight years). The Clintons no doubt took more advantage of this system then most before them but they surly are not alone and the current administration will likely leave them way back in the dust. Maybe that is why Hillary wants to win so bad ... she knows what it really pays and this time she wants to get it all and not leave any on the table (Bush-Cheney style). It would sure be nice if this wasn't true, if they weren't corrupted by their greed and instead motivated by altruistic concerns, but to change the system we would have to look to the politicians to correct the circumstances and that doesn't seem likely to happen. Isn't a few million dollars a year really enough?

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Evie, Boise, Idaho — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:38:11 GMT

Oh, I'm sure those mindless sheep (I'm talking to you college students) who are pining for Obama will find something they can exploit in the Clinton's tax returns. If not, I'm sure they will make it up.

Keep it up, Hillary! We all know you're going to be triumphant in the end.

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Bill, Brooklyn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:38:21 GMT

from Politico:

UPDATE: The interesting part, of course, is the roughly $18 million that the summary doesn't account for.

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Electibility — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:38:58 GMT

Hmmm..judgment...

Hillary--he fooled around on you and you kept him--for many years.

well women of the world, what do you think of Hillary's judgment concerning Bill.

Considering the money involved--we can clearly see where Hillary priorities are--Republican spin for superdelgates to look at concern electability.

This could be a big negative concerning Hillary's judgment and electibility.

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Beth, Orlando, FL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:39:06 GMT

Could you all please refer to your math books? If you are rich or you are poor, you can still donate 10% of your income. If it is $1 or $1 million, it can be used to help others. Stop saying they gave 10% because they are wealthy. Everybody can and should share even a small portion of their resources with those less fortunate. If money is tight ... volunteerism is another form of giving.

That said, to have the kind of income the Obamas enjoy and to give 1% of your income to charity is selfish. He and his wife should be ashamed.

To whom much is given, much is expected.

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kenn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:39:13 GMT

Did she contribute any money (27000)to any hate preachers? GOD DAMN AMERICA maybe so maybe so we will see.

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Rick, NC — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:39:17 GMT

Instead of donating money to a racist black power church it looks like the Clintons were much more "american" in their giving than the obamas...very interesting

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Michael — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:39:30 GMT

he paid 11% more on taxes. He adjusted to pay what a middle class family pays. Not what a top 1% person pays.

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JP Homestead, FL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:40:33 GMT

From the Washington Post, February 27, 2007:

Article Title: Clintons' Charity Not Listed On Senate Disclosure Forms

"Among the institutions receiving grants from the Clinton Family Foundation were Yale University, where both attended law school; groups named for deceased heads of state in Israel and Jordan; and a charity connected to the Arkansas businessman who helped Hillary Clinton make $100,000 on a commodities trade that stirred controversy a decade ago, Internal Revenue Service reports show."

Looks like there is always an angle....

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Bill, NYC — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:40:50 GMT

Too bad the obamas haven't had real jobs where they could pay some taxes. There is nothing worse than a liberal who wants higher taxes but doesn't pay them

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Jeff, Chicago — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:41:27 GMT

The timing of this is a little suspicious, it seems like it might be an attempt to deflect the Penn/Columbia story. They might have had it waiting in the wings for a few days. It just seems to close to be a coincidence, right as major news outlets were picking up the Penn thing.

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jmp, northern mn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:41:43 GMT

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Great timing to distract from the MARK PENN behind-the-doors schmoozer snake tricks!!!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Now, come one, where's the NON-SPEECH MONEY???
We ALL know about that money...
What about the REAL money ("investments", "favors")

SHOW...ME...THE...***REAL***...MONEY!

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

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Obama FAN, Chicago, IL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:42:08 GMT

As long as their ligit I'm okay with that... but to compare what they pay and donate to anotehr couple that makes less than 1% they make is RIDICULOUS!!!

grow up and learn about finances before you make dumb comments Jack!

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CJ — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:42:35 GMT

Enough, nobody cares about released tax returns or records anymore. It's over. Obama vs Clinton supporters...you guys are individuals aren't you. How about instead of repeating silly campaign talking points...go by the facts of the day. I come here to read opinion, not talking points...geez.

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Bill, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:42:58 GMT

How much of the charitable contributions were sent to a charitable entity they controlled, or were compensated by?

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Catherine Bombac — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:43:34 GMT

Population of the USA is a little over 300 million. Obama , I heard on cnn, has spent 230 million on his campaign. This is what u should be asking questions about or making comments on..........Where did it come from????

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DonnaInMichigan — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:44:01 GMT

9.5 % to charity, spread over 7 yrs, is only about 1.4%....

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Joe, Frisco, Texas — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:44:06 GMT

It's here,
See these is why the Clintons didn't want anybody to see thier tax records. They are rich and rich people help rich become more rice. Do you think honestly the Sen Clinton is going to care about the Poor in America. That's why she fighting to get to the Whitehouse, they owe some favors around for all that money President Clinton got. So with that said, who do you trust. I'm voting for Sen Obama, but if it her or Sen McCain, I will vote McCain. Because again he is Republican, but he's not a rich one. With that said the proof is in the pudding about the Clintons. Funny they release the record on a Friday, hoping they died out by Monday. BUT big mistake, wait till MOonday that press and TV is going to be all over this story for the next 3 weeks.

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Joseph — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:44:07 GMT

FIRST READ Why dont you post my comment about PETER PAUL? too bias to secure Hillary's position?

Some of her income has blood/corruption involved...

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Terri — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:44:48 GMT

"It's a lot easier to donate 10 percent when you made $100 million." -- jj

That doesn't mean they had to. --EJ

It also gave them a nice tax break...I agree with jj

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tom, philly — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:44:54 GMT

no wonder hillary wants mccain to beat obama - she wants the tax cuts.

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Charles (Santa Monica Ca) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:45:39 GMT

I definitely respect the fact they donated 10 percent of their income, but c'mon people it's a lot easier to donate when your a multi-multi millionaire. What took them so long to this, everyone knew they were filthy rich, what were they afraid of.

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Bonnie — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:45:53 GMT

Guys,
Charitable contributions are comendable, no argument there. But for those in higher income brackets, they make great tax breaks. All contributions come right off the top of their income. Any rich fool would be a fool not to contribute generously. Also, the more money you make, the wiser you would be to up those contributions( you can certainly afford it)
This is basic personal financial savy.

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Jill F., Tulsa, OK — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:45:57 GMT

Electibility (sic):

I am sick of people referring to the fact that Hillary stayed with Bill despite his indiscretions as a lack of judgment. Women...please...get a grip. There are lots of women who would make the choice to keep their families together as opposed to taking off. And it doesn't mean that she stayed with him to further her political ambitions. I have no doubt that she would have done just fine on her own had she left him. And the money you point to as a reason for staying probably would have been part hers anyway in any kind of divorce settlement.

I suspect this is now what you are resorting to since you no longer can post one-line comments that refer to the location of her tax returns.