| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/10/2008 7:24:21 AM | If this would be the First Lady, should the public know where her money comes from and goes? Is there a bombshell waiting to explode there or does she have the right to privacy?
It is a little odd that John McCain has no access to his own wife's tax records and that they file separately and always have. That may be their perogative and certainly some couples have that choice.
However, as President and First Lady, is that right? Does America have a right and a need to know where her money comes from and where it goes? | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/10/2008 7:36:59 AM | | Well, it is certainly no surprise that there is a doble standard here. 4 years ago, the right wing was livid that Theresa Heinze didn't want to release her's, I guess only Democrats should have to release their income information, since we all know Republicans are honest! | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/10/2008 8:23:38 AM | | Sure I think she should. The Obama's did it, the Clinton's did it, and if we are playing fair, I think both McCain's should do it too. I remember that whole Theresa Heinz deal, I didn't understand what all the fuss was about. Kerry had money, his wife had money, what....you can't run on a democratic platform unless you can't afford shoes? | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/10/2008 8:29:19 AM | No doubt! The press should be all over McCain on that issue. What are they afraid of? Call on the McCains: Show the whole country that you really are an honest 'maverick', that you really have clean hands, and that you don't associate with people who may benefit directly from the decisions that you make in Congress. Release the tax records!
I surely would like to know that McCain is not guilty by association with crooks. Those tax records should be carefully scrutinized. | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/10/2008 11:20:58 AM |
It is a little odd that John McCain has no access to his own wife's tax records and that they file separately and always have. That may be their perogative and certainly some couples have that choice.
Isn't he her Boy Toy???
You don't let your Arm Candy ( John McCain), know what your stock portfolio is....
Or anything when your worth a few hundred mill...
You don't kick the guy running last in the A$$... | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/11/2008 8:26:00 AM | OF COURSE she should release the info.
Anyone running for POTUS and their spouse should be
willing to open their financial records to scrutiny. If not,
then how can we possibly trust them to run the country?
McShame is by far the scariest candidate out there. I certainly
don't want to see him win, and hopefully all his skeletons will
come out before the RNC in September.
Dayna
http://www.ronpaul2008.com | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/11/2008 8:57:31 AM | The Republicans certainly made it a big issue, when Theresa Heinz was in the same position.
2004: Head Of RNC Demanded Disclosure Of Spouse's Returns: During the 2004 campaign, then-Republican National Committee chair Ed Gillespie called on the Kerry campaign to release Teresa Heinz Kerry's tax returns, saying "Throughout history, presidential candidates have disclosed income tax information prior to Election Day. We believe Americans value disclosure and transparency in campaigns." Earlier in the year, an RNC spokesperson said "We're waiting to see what they do," and "It's a question of saying one thing and doing another." [RNC Release 10/14/04 via US Newswire; The State (Columbia, SC), 5/17/04]
http://www.buzzflash.com/articles/alerts/351
What's good for the goose, as they say.
This Buds for you. 
Now is that spelled Anheuser-Busch, or Anheuser-Bush.....hmmmm.
Bush Beer. Head for the mountains.
If they ask you for your tax returns, that is. | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/11/2008 8:23:10 PM | She is not required to make her tax records public, however if she doesn't, and soon, it will become a major political issue. The GOP is on record, with respect to Senator Kerry, as making a big deal that his wife should fully disclose her finances. Why should the McCain's be held to a lesser standard?
Obviously, full disclosure is expected in this day and age. | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/11/2008 8:35:57 PM | Why should she have to release them to the public?
If the Democrats thought it was so wrong of the Republicans when they called for a Dem. to release, then why can't they stand their ground and say... We don't want Cindy McCain to be forced to release because we believe it is wrong to want it....
Why not stand firm on something one believes in...rather than doing a 'tit for tat'...
That goes for either Party... ALL parties... Anyone actually.
Stick to your beliefs even when something you feel wrong was done to you... defend the opposition's right to not have it done to them. Sure looks much better. Ya think!
Plus... one sleeps with a clear conscious at night. For sure! | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/11/2008 8:51:31 PM | Laugh all you want.
Yes, I stand on my belief. It's simple. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Whatever the law of the land is... everyone should be held accountable to it. Period.
When there are gray areas, it will require some interpretation and whoever is responsible to 'interpret it' is as it is. So be it.
I do not believe a Democrat or a Republican or any other Political Party should be held under one set of rules and the other a different set.
I don't agree with some on these Forums...but, I always respect their right to voice their opinions and would never ever want it to be otherwise. What I say here...my tone here.. carries over into my Real Life. No smoke screens. No fronts. | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/11/2008 9:10:04 PM | Therefore....... Cindy McCain should receive no different treatment!
However, It seems to me that you were saying that she should get a pass from the Democrats.
Bummer! I was hoping that your real life persona would be a little bit less "intense."
Can't seem to let go of that "Obama is a racist" tune that you have been humming in forum after forum. | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/11/2008 9:18:01 PM | I'm saying... whatever the 'law' is on showing one's tax records to the public is what it should be. Period.
As for my 'Obama is a racist'... tune I've been humming, as you said, yep, I stand on it. Just as I stand on McCain being brash and Clinton a manipulator.
Never 'assume' what I am saying. Just read my words and take em for what they are. It's a whole lot easier that way. I was very clear in my original statement. What gets me is when some will say... stuff like ... ' it appears you meant'.... or....'seems like'. Just take things for what they are. That way 'assumptions' don't get in the way. | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/11/2008 10:04:07 PM | I couldn't give a damn about the tax returns of Cindy McCain....unless she has broken the law in some way.
I'm not voting based on the wealth, or lack thereof, of a candidate's spouse. We all know she's an incredibly wealthy heiress. I'm interested if someone has violated the tax laws...but beyond that, why? | |
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| Should Cindy McCain be Required to Make her Tax Records Public?
Posted: 5/12/2008 5:02:09 AM | | Of course she should release them, but she should wait until her husband is officially the nominee, like Teresa Heinz did. She should also follow the same time frame that Heinz did in 2004 -- do it the month before the election. | |
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