Breaking-Obama campaign attacks Clinton for not releasing tax returns

[jenmito]

Good. He's finally going to stop letting her paint HIM as being the corrupt, sneaky one! "What does the Senator have to hide...?"

ETA link to press release (thanks to thread by npincus): http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/03/obama_campaign_strikes.php

[Yael]

1. w00t!!

:woohoo:

[jenmito]

5. It's about time! It's on MSNBC as "breaking news."

I hope they keep on with this stuff, asking about shady donors and deals, etc.

[samdogmom]

2. Thank you!

Release them, Hillary! WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO HIDE?

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And, by the way, I don't think this is a negative campaign tactic. She's a public figure. Her tax returns should be public record. The fact that she has refused to release them is troubling and should give all voters pause. What income source is a problem? What doesn't she want us to know?

[jenmito]

7. Aren't you glad he's done "staying above it all"? It's fair game to talk about her finances.

[samdogmom]

10. I think this is a legitimate question.

He can force the issue and still "stay above".

It's a win/win!

[jenmito]

13. I agree. He's NOT getting into the mud with her. This isn't about smearing her, so he's doing

exactly the right thing at the right time!

[samdogmom]

21. This is the way to stay true to your positive message

and dig dirt at the same time! Way to go, Barack!

[jenmito]

True. He seems to have perfect pitch as compared to Hillary, who seems

tone deaf.

[krkaufman]

24. That's the thing... "negative" campaigning doesn't have to be lies and distortion...

... as has been Hillary's practice. Criticizing an opponent on their actual record is fair game, and, obviously, must not be shied away from.

[jenmito]

30. Yup. I think this will not only show Hillary to be sneaky (instead of just "tough") but will show

HIM to be able to fight back legitimately.

[krkaufman]

56. Let's hope. n/t

[Alter Ego]

3. As she said she would do--and has not.

He's merely telling her to uphold the promise she made in the debate.

[jenmito]

11. Exactly. And I'm SURE they're not going to let this issue go. "Not this time."

:D

[KittyWampus]

38. Clintons' Recent Meteoric Rise In Personal Wealth In Graph Form

[Alter Ego]

45. Is that a trend line in your pocket

or are you just happy to see me?

[Emillereid]

4. Anyone have any guesses about what she is trying to hide?

[jezebel]

8. It's not this years that she is worried about. It is the one she would have filed in 2007 which

cover the year 96. That would include Bill's 96 dealings with that guy the NYtimes has reported on.
She is hoping to hold it off till she can release this years. In 2007 she was running and there will be nothing questionable on this years.

[tedoll78]

12. Beware: The Clintons are wily.

What if they're playing hard-to-get, and then they release the forms only to reveal that the info on them is absolutely unremarkable?

They'd get plenty of attention on this matter, and Obama would end-up looking a bit foolish.

They've known for years that she was going to make this run, and I'd bet that they planned their earnings/portfolio/etc accordingly.

[jenmito]

17. No way. They MUST be hiding SOMETHING. They've had so many "business dealings" with shady

characters, foreign countries, etc. I doubt they're playing and hiding nothing.

[Independent-Voter]

That's what I'm thinking. Veruca might be shrill, but she isn't stupid.

[eleny]

43. Then we have a very clean candidate and ought to be happy

I caucused for Obama. But if Hillary Clinton is clean as a whistle, then it's a good thing.

Should she go on to win the nomination, her dealings will not be an issue. Her refusing to disclose them until April 15th is a problem right now.

[Timefortruth]

23. Bill's consulting fees

Show where their allegiance lays.

[npincus]

6. Obama's campaign is great- not letting MSM "victory" spin dominate news cycle

Go, Obama!

[jenmito]

20. Yup! Good move on their part!

[redqueen]

9. I'm glad he's found a way to attack her without getting slime all overhimself.

Unlike her.

[jenmito]

27. Exactly. And doing things like this will show his supporters he IS willing to "fight."

Good for him.

[redqueen]

28. Good point! Can't appear too weak... I just am thankful he's not going NASTY.

So vile, her recent tactics... and so very disappointing.

[jenmito]

32. I agree. And it also puts a damper on the "dream ticket" which Hillary has been pushing all

morning!

[redqueen]

33. What a transparent and desperate ploy THAT is!

How gracious for the candidate with fewer wins and fewer delegates, to offer her opponent the VP spot.

It's so ridiculous... I can't believe everyone isn't laughing their asses off at the notion!

[jenmito]

37. She tried the same thing before. I hope Obama makes it clear that won't be happening.

:hi:

[redqueen]

44. I don't think he has to do anything but give the idiotic idea all the attention it deserves.

:hi:

[jenmito]

49. ...which is NONE.

:)

[Vinca]

14. They need to go at her about her "First Lady" papers, too.

I'll bet they show her foreign policy experience amounts to planning state dinners for dignitaries from other countries.

[jenmito]

35. I hope they will. And I BET they will. nt

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

15. Yeah, she'll get right on that. n/t

[lse7581011]

16. Gobama!

About time!

[FrenchieCat]

18. The problem that Hillary has is that there is more there there.......

and in her talking to the press and begging them to go after Obama on the non-issue of Rezko, she's opened her own Pandora's Box. Shit is about to come out that even Hillary Supporters have no clue about. It will be interesting watching them defend the slime that will be uncovered!

[jenmito]

39. Exactly...

All she had to throw at him was ONE name-Rezko. Meanwhile, Hillary AND Bill are up to their ears in sleaze.

[hogwyld]

58. Ahhh, Ahhh, Hsu!

Geshundheit.

[jenmito]

62. I hear ya!

I bet Obama does, too. :hi:

[thewiseguy]

19. Show us your tax returns Hillary!

[bleowheels]

22. It's about time to take the gloves off. But I'm afraid the only way the media..

will bring it up is if Penn, Ickes and Wolfson tell them too. Since they are Hillary's advisors don't expect the media to cover it.

[jenmito]

41. I disagree. The media WILL cover this. They're LOOKING for him to "fight back."

This is what they WANT. I hope.

[BigAnth]

25. I hope that this is just the start.

Paybacks are a real pain in the ass. (Note PC phrasing)

[Justitia]

26. About Fucking Time. Their financial shit stinks to high heaven. -eom

[powergirl]

29. iacta alea est

The Die is Cast. Too bad it has come to this. Obama needs to hammer at this and other issues regarding ethics and misstatements. And he will take the wind of their sails. It's too bad, because I like Sen. Clinton and I am disappointed by his behavior. But I want a Democratic president and Obama is our only hope.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

31. (k)rickets

[1776Forever]

34. Yes - Not only her but Bill! He has taken millions from Dubai and India Milliionaries for years -

About D Time~!
:yoiks:

[Unsane]

36. Are Bill's shady deals now fair game?

[Justitia]

40. It's all part of her "35 yrs of experience" isn't it? -eom

[powergirl]

42. Boo ya!

Wow, you hit the nail on the head.

[jenmito]

46. Of course they are! He's planning on being "co-president" afterall!

Either way, she uses Bill's presidency as HER experience.

[Unsane]

51. E.g. Bill's Dubai Ports fiasco

[seafan]

47. Important information here: Bill and Hillary Clinton's Recent Meteoric Rise in Wealth

Bill and Hillary Clinton's Recent Meteoric Rise in Wealth


Thanks to cryingshame at this thread.

[jenmito]

55. Thanks for the info.!

:hi:

[FrenchieCat]

65. Duly bookmarked that thread......

thanks!

[eleny]

48. This proves that her continued assertion that she's fully vetted is false

If she has nothing to hide, she needs to make the tax returns public immediately.

[jenmito]

52. Good point. Well, I'm happy to see "vetting" goes both ways now!

It won't make the Clintons look good, that's for sure!

[nickn777]

50. I am so pissed at Obama.....

for passing up so many opportunities to take some good shots at that walking bullseye known as Hillary Clinton...it's about fucking time. I would hit her with something new every day (and there is plenty to go around). Start dominating the news cycles with all of her crap...

[jenmito]

53. I was puzzled by him passing up those opportunities, but I'm glad he's using them NOW.

At least he's STARTING.

[redqueen]

54. Think "rope a dope"

:7

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[Scurrilous]

59. Kick

:kick:

[jenmito]

60. They just mentioned it again on MSNBC. n/t

[nolabels]

61. I wouldn't give a crap but it's relevant if matches how she executes her office she holds

The Mr.Obvious conclusion: the reason some of public officials personal lives are public is because that personal life often can affect the public policy they enact :dunce:

on edit: doh, spelling

[jenmito]

63. Exactly. n/t

[jenmito]

64. It looks like Bush's endorsement of McCain is taking over the media coverage. n/t

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

66. Quiet.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

67. Stony silence.

:scared:

[jenmito]

68. Yup. It sure is. I've heard it mentioned in passing, but that's it. I thought it would get

coverage since it's pretty much the first time he's going after her on ANYTHING.