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walkingman

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87. Agree that beating Trump is all that matters. However, I do not see the equivalency between

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 01:31 PM

Apr 2019

Bernie and Trump. Bernie should be willing to to share his tax returns but for me it is obvious that Trump is hiding something. His history of multiple bankruptcies, huge loans from Russian oligarchs, questionable real estate dealings, and refusal to divest himself of his businesses put him in a category by himself.

If Bernie being the nominee when all is said and done and he can beat Trump - I'm fine with that. From what I have read recently concerning many, many public officials failing to pay back taxes with no repercussions, it points out that the working class is being screwed. Most working people pay their taxrs on earned income and most wealthy people get it through capital gains. The system is rigged in favor of the wealthy and that is just a fact. Otherwise we would not have such a complex tax system.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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MSNBC: Could Bernie Sanders' tax returns drive his supporters away? [View all] Celerity Apr 2019 OP

It Could Drive Bernie Off the Ballot in Several States dlk Apr 2019 #1

If Bernie doesn't release his taxes he shouldn't be on the ballot. dem4decades Apr 2019 #3

states have No authority over presidential candidates running for federal office nt msongs Apr 2019 #14

Some States Have Passed Laws Making Release of Tax Returns a Requirement to be on the Ballot dlk Apr 2019 #21

Wrong ... the Constitution sets some parameters (qualifications) for President SFnomad Apr 2019 #24

States have a lot of latitude in determining how elections are run in their states. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #30

Yes they do. Blue_true Apr 2019 #36

There are ballot access laws in some states. N/T lapucelle Apr 2019 #53

He's got a problem. He's been railing against millionaires and billionaires... brush Apr 2019 #76

As someone that supported Bernie last time I see several people these days that interest me more. My walkingman Apr 2019 #2

Where were you in 2016 ? The tax returns stuff matters now as then. OnDoutside Apr 2019 #78

Admittedly I didn't pay attention to Bernie's tax returns in 2016. I was attracted to his walkingman Apr 2019 #81

It was as much about Bernie's tax returns as it was about Trumps...and MSM gave them a free pass. To OnDoutside Apr 2019 #82

Agree that beating Trump is all that matters. However, I do not see the equivalency between walkingman Apr 2019 #87

This was a great segment by MSNBC Gothmog Apr 2019 #4

Voters are asking bc BS is always pushing Cha Apr 2019 #9

Nope, not a chance. BeckyDem Apr 2019 #5

At this point it has to be more than the confirmation he is a one per center. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #6

Nope. Bernie said he will release them after the tax deadline of the 15th. Unless there's a W2 Autumn Apr 2019 #7

Not all supporters BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #8

No, I've seen so many former BS Cha Apr 2019 #10

Which is probably why they are "former" n/t BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #11

What am I wearing blinders about? His taxes? Autumn Apr 2019 #15

You don't care about his returns huh? Doubt you'll even look at them. Who does that remind me of?nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #13

I don't need to look at them. It will be days of investigating every pixel on them. Autumn Apr 2019 #17

I would hope that after all this time he has straightened out anything that would "be amiss".nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #19

I look forward to finding out if Jane owns Old Towne Media, LLC Gothmog Apr 2019 #20

I'm sure you will find out soon. Good luck. Maggie Haberman's been right before. Autumn Apr 2019 #23

sanders has not yet reported what happened to 2016 campaign funds Gothmog Apr 2019 #89

He never actually said that. cwydro Apr 2019 #66

Yes we will know soon. If he doesn't he won't be on the ballot in some places. nt Autumn Apr 2019 #67

Good. nt cwydro Apr 2019 #68

Stephanie Ruhle gets really mad when you criticize billionaires melman Apr 2019 #12

Stephanie Ruhle reminds me of Kelly Ripa for some reason. Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #16

BS brings this on himself by saying Cha Apr 2019 #18

Bernie's a wealthy guy BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #72

Yeah, I saw a tweet of his today Cha Apr 2019 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #80

Exactly why.. Cha Apr 2019 #88

He's still railing against Billionaire$ NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #92

'Cause he didn't want to Cha Apr 2019 #94

I doubt they will reveal anything interesting. DURHAM D Apr 2019 #22

He reportedly doesn't want his personal wealth made public. RandySF Apr 2019 #27

Yet he constantly bash people about personal wealth. Blue_true Apr 2019 #39

He files the reports every year for the Senate. If you are so interested, they are available online Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #28

Not the same thing. nt DURHAM D Apr 2019 #37

Personal financial disclosures. So yeah. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #38

LOL. Blue_true Apr 2019 #41

So the range can be both on the high end or distorted to the low end? Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #50

Cue the crickets... chirp! chirp! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #57

Nope - FEC campaign financial info DURHAM D Apr 2019 #43

You keep saying campaign financial information but your article (and the law) says personal. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #46

Totally beside the point; he promised to release his taxes years ago. If he was a man of his word, LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #49

You'll get the taxes soon. Very soon. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #52

Too late; if he had any integrity, he would have done it long ago. LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #54

+1000 Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #59

So does Gillibrand, Klobuchar, Booker, Harris Blue_true Apr 2019 #55

I don't think Harris released more than one year and Booker only allowed a limited viewing. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #56

Harris' returns are public knowledge in California. Blue_true Apr 2019 #58

As far as I can tell Harris only released 2015 in 2016. No more. Though I'm open to correction. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #61

I honestly hope that everyone release several sequential years of returns. Blue_true Apr 2019 #69

They don't contain the same information, and they contain numbers in broad ranges, pnwmom Apr 2019 #71

So use he highest figures. What's the problem? Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #74

Personal real estate isn't in the reports. First homes. Second and third homes. pnwmom Apr 2019 #75

Besides being public knowledge, the homes are public record. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #83

If it's a non-issue, then why didn't he release his returns last time around, or in the years pnwmom Apr 2019 #84

What about 1985? Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #85

Sure, if he had wanted to he could have made as many years public as Hillary. pnwmom Apr 2019 #86

No; Sanders could shoot somebody and it wouldn't drive his supporters away. LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #25

Is there even a word for that kind of devotion? NurseJackie Apr 2019 #29

Not one that I could use and keep my posting privileges, I expect. LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #31

I understand. NurseJackie Apr 2019 #32

Could he shoot somebody on Fifth Avenue in NYC though? nt Blue_true Apr 2019 #42

I decline to answer on the advice of counsel LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #48

Good non answer. nt Blue_true Apr 2019 #51

Bernie may have no choice. RandySF Apr 2019 #26

Whatever he's hiding... NurseJackie Apr 2019 #33

For President, their actions are likely unconstitutional Blue_true Apr 2019 #44

MD and NJ already run the primaries RandySF Apr 2019 #45

Were going to have to put up with the same bullshit from him and Jane... Historic NY Apr 2019 #34

Bernie is likely a millionaire. Blue_true Apr 2019 #35

His personal financial disclosures already show that. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #40

it is not silly. BERNIE...... WHERE ARE YOUR TAXES, DAMMIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trueblue2007 Apr 2019 #47

his supporters don't care JI7 Apr 2019 #60

It's difficult for me to imagint the circumstances that would compell comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #62

Release the tax returns Gothmog Apr 2019 #63

His stubbornness will drive more people away than anything likely in his returns. RandySF Apr 2019 #64

I am sure corporate MSNBC hopes so. nt Quixote1818 Apr 2019 #65

Haha. No. aidbo Apr 2019 #70

No. CentralMass Apr 2019 #77

It would be hilarious if Bernie was richer than Trump tirebiter Apr 2019 #79

What happened to sanders 2016 campaign funds? Gothmog Apr 2019 #90

They were carried forward. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #93

There was no accounting for the disposition of these funds Gothmog Apr 2019 #95

I dOnT tHinK tHeY wIlL bE dRiVeN aWaY nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #91