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KitSileya

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39. One suggestion is he doesn't want to show 2007

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 12:49 AM

Apr 2019

Because in the 2006 campaign, Ms. Sanders got kickbacks from ad buys and they were severely criticized for the nepotism of it. They hadn't yet figured out how to run it through Old Towne Media, so the payout went directly to Ms. Sanders. Most of that money would have been paid out in the early months of 2007, since the campaign was late in the year. Releasing the 2007 tax return would bring this out into the open, and draw comparisons to Paul Manafort, who did the same thing in the campaigns he managed (his sums were on steroids compared to Senator Sanders' campaign, but it's an uncomfortable comparison nonetheless.)

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Bernie Sanders, Now a Millionaire, Pledges to Release Tax Returns by Monday [View all] brooklynite Apr 2019 OP

"April 15, 2019, will be the 10th year, so I think you will see them." WeekiWater Apr 2019 #1

Seems like it'll be 10 years including 2018. n/t TCJ70 Apr 2019 #2

I see what you are saying. Thanks. NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #5

I've been wondering about that 11th year that defacto7 Apr 2019 #19

I think it is poor wording which won't at all matter if he releases them by April 15 Tom Rinaldo Apr 2019 #4

When you figure out what it means, let me know lol! Tipperary Apr 2019 #22

If I understand correctly, it should have been worded like this. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #23

One suggestion is he doesn't want to show 2007 KitSileya Apr 2019 #39

Sounds noncommittal. RandySF Apr 2019 #3

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"April 15 is coming. We wanted to release 10 years of tax returns. April 15, 2019, will be the 10th WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #6

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Nah. The tax return "truthers" on the internet will claim they uncovered something shady. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #11

Did that one even make it to 20 posts? NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #18

Nope. nt sheshe2 Apr 2019 #31

As I posted elsewhere, the actual content is irrelevant. LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #14

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So much for that LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #17

BS brought this on himself by saying Cha Apr 2019 #16

Does now a millionaire refer to his personal wealth? janterry Apr 2019 #9

Biden is really close on the million mark. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #12

Where do you get "Biden is worth millions.."? Cha Apr 2019 #25

The book deal is worth 8 million janterry Apr 2019 #34

It wouldn't be at all unusual for someone in their 70s who has had a professional career The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #29

Yes, exactly janterry Apr 2019 #32

We shall see won't we? BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #10

yeah.. he's been soooo forthcoming with them so far after all.. Amimnoch Apr 2019 #13

Where will we turn? rgbecker Apr 2019 #20

What do you think his tax returns will reveal? We know he's a millionaire, I'm happy to say I Autumn Apr 2019 #21

BS talking about himself here.. Cha Apr 2019 #38

Want to tell me what's wrong with that? We do have more people living in poverty than ever. Autumn Apr 2019 #40

+1 Go Vols Apr 2019 #47

When BS releases his Full Tax Returns Cha Apr 2019 #48

Why? I've never thought he was against millionaires. I think the problem he has with them Autumn Apr 2019 #49

BS has been haranguing on "Millionaires" Cha Apr 2019 #51

I don't write his speeches so I have no idea. I don't think he will and see no reason why he should. Autumn Apr 2019 #54

To be fair "not liking" someone is a valid reason for not supporting a candidate. Agschmid Apr 2019 #24

Good point but who is going to get Sander's supporters? rgbecker Apr 2019 #37

Why would his campaign end? Loki Liesmith Apr 2019 #26

There must be something in those returns that is not good. rgbecker Apr 2019 #36

Tell us what you have done in the last 30 years compared to Hillary katmondoo Apr 2019 #27

Being a millionaire isn't as big a deal these days as it used to be. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #28

His book sales, both books did pretty well. nt Autumn Apr 2019 #30

frankly scarlet Kurt V. Apr 2019 #33

BS on "Millionaires and Billionaires".. Cha Apr 2019 #35

And then advocated for higher taxes on...himself. That's not a strike against him...n/t TCJ70 Apr 2019 #45

BS isn't comfortable with "an increase Cha Apr 2019 #50

Bernie, his surrogates and supporters vilified Hillary... SidDithers Apr 2019 #41

+1 LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #44

Be real, it was the source of the money that was questioned. dogman Apr 2019 #61

Well at least we now officially know why he's been stalling 3+ years Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #42

Agree. Nt spooky3 Apr 2019 #55

"Now a millionaire" is that something bad? Sanders doesn't have a problem with Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #43

No it's not "bad" BS was the one haranguing on "Millionaires". Cha Apr 2019 #56

He's a millionaire TheFarseer Apr 2019 #46

It's not the "millionaire" part.. I don't care if Cha Apr 2019 #53

Sure. Why can't poor people write best selling books? redstateblues Apr 2019 #57

"Pull themselves up by Cha Apr 2019 #58

He has a good job TheFarseer Apr 2019 #59

I do not give one toss that BS is a millionaire. Cha Apr 2019 #60

Yeah ... he now rails only against billionaires BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #52

+1 dalton99a Apr 2019 #62