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Obama Releases Income Tax Returns
And dares Hillary to do the same:
Barack Obama released seven years of tax returns today "to demonstrate his commitment to transparency," said spokesman Robert Gibbs. Gibbs called on Hillary Clinton to do the same. "We believe that the Clinton campaign should meet that routine standard and meet that routine standard now," he said.
Clinton's campaign spokesman Howard Wolfson has said HRC's tax returns would be released on or around April 15th. He promised at least three days of lead time before the April 22 PA primary.
With Hillary defending her "hot zone landing" lies, I'd say that Barack Obama is back on offense, and back in control of the narrative. Clearly, he's decided that whatever negative is in these income tax returns, they probably pale in comparison to some awkward items in the Clinton tax returns. Specifically, folks like me are wondering where she got the five million dollars to loan her campaign.
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(Page 3 of 6)JOHN3:06PMMar 25th 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKpCH7OS2nc OBAMAS REV.WRIGHT
Jim3:08PMMar 25th 2008
"Senator Obama doesn't care that abortion has obliterated the rights of more than 15 million black children since 1973," Gardner said in a statement. "He doesn't care that abortion is the No. 1 killer of African-Americans surpassing deaths caused by accidents, heart disease, stroke, crimes, HIV-AIDS and all other deaths – combined!
"He won't make one of his powerful speeches decrying the injustice of abortion providers as they plant killing centers firmly in black communities – making it easier to kill black children. Instead, he actually applauds their efforts! These children are denied their most basic human right, which is the right to life, a right which our ancestors so proudly worked for, marched for and many of them died for."
Obama's record of supporting abortion in both the Illinois state Senate and the U.S. Senate is undisputed.
In 2001 and 2002, Obama was the lone senator speaking against Born Alive on the Senate floor. In 2003, Obama killed the bill altogether by burying it alive in a committee he chaired. …
"By the third time Obama tried to snuff Born Alive, he was running for the U.S. Senate. The federal version had passed the year before unanimously in the Senate and almost unanimously in the House. Even NARAL went neutral. Pro-aborts agreed to let it pass without a fight lest they appear extreme.
"Except Obama. He decided to battle alone further left than any other senator – Boxer, Clinton, Kennedy, Kerry, et al."
Concluded Gardner: "Unfortunately, Barack Obama supports the ruthless culture of death – one that includes killing the smallest Americans – too small to flee or fight back."
Donna3:10PMMar 25th 2008
Did he also release returns he filed back when he was Barry Obama? Anyone who thinks Obama is above it all and squeaky clean hasn't been paying attention. He is scheming, manipulative, and hypocritical just like every other politician. The only difference is Obama's entire campaign is predicated on the idea that he is somehow different. Well he's isn't. He's a political opportunist who will stoop to any depth to get elected.
Florence3:12PMMar 25th 2008
Obama has a prolific presidential lineage that features Democrats and Republicans. His distant cousins include President George W. Bush and his father, George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Lyndon Johnson, Harry S. Truman and James Madison. Other Obama cousins include Vice President Dick Cheney, British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and Civil War General Robert E. Lee.
"His kinships are across the political spectrum," Child said.
Child has spent the last three years tracing the candidates' genealogy, along with senior research scholar Gary Boyd Roberts, author of the 1989 book, "Ancestors of American Presidents."
Clinton's distant cousins include beatnik author Jack Kerouac and Camilla Parker-Bowles, wife of Prince Charles of England.
McCain's ancestry was more difficult to trace because records on his relatives were not as complete as records for the families of Obama and Clinton, Child said.
Florence3:15PMMar 25th 2008
Obama has a prolific presidential lineage that features Democrats and Republicans. His distant cousins include President George W. Bush and his father, George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Lyndon Johnson, Harry S. Truman and James Madison. Other Obama cousins include Vice President Dick Cheney, British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and Civil War General Robert E. Lee.
"His kinships are across the political spectrum," Child said.
Child has spent the last three years tracing the candidates' genealogy, along with senior research scholar Gary Boyd Roberts, author of the 1989 book, "Ancestors of American Presidents."
Clinton's distant cousins include beatnik author Jack Kerouac and Camilla Parker-Bowles, wife of Prince Charles of England.
McCain's ancestry was more difficult to trace because records on his relatives were not as complete as records for the families of Obama and Clinton, Child said.
lois3:17PMMar 25th 2008
Hillary has released millions and millions of personal info. For 7 years she has released her taxes I wonder if all of you would be willing to allow someone to hear every word of your daily conversations with people. Why can't you people get it through your heads that she has been upfront. Why aren't you asking for Obama's sentat records? Why are you not asking for the records of Tony Rezko or the Marxist Frank Marshall Davis the socialist. Are you asking him for anyghing except his taxes?
Florence3:18PMMar 25th 2008
Obama has a prolific presidential lineage that features Democrats and Republicans. His distant cousins include President George W. Bush and his father, George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Lyndon Johnson, Harry S. Truman and James Madison. Other Obama cousins include Vice President Dick Cheney, British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and Civil War General Robert E. Lee.
"His kinships are across the political spectrum," Child said.
Child has spent the last three years tracing the candidates' genealogy, along with senior research scholar Gary Boyd Roberts, author of the 1989 book, "Ancestors of American Presidents."
Clinton's distant cousins include beatnik author Jack Kerouac and Camilla Parker-Bowles, wife of Prince Charles of England.
McCain's ancestry was more difficult to trace because records on his relatives were not as complete as records for the families of Obama and Clinton, Child said.
Sherry3:22PMMar 25th 2008
Obama has taken $1,180,103 from the top issuers of subprime loans. [cq.com]
Obama received $266,907 from Lehman. [Cq.com]
Obama received $5395 from GMAC. [Cq.com]
Obama received $150,850 from CS First Boston. [Cq.com]
Obama received $11,250 from Countrywide. [Cq.com]
Obama received $9052 from Washington Mutual. [Cq.com]
Obama received $161,850 from Citigroup. [Cq.com]
Obama received $4600 from CBASS. [Cq.com]
Obama received $170,050 from Morgan Stanley. [Cq.com]
Obama received $1150 from Centex. [Cq.com]
Obama received $351,900 from Goldman Sachs. [Cq.com]
Sen. Obama has taken more money from the top 10 issuers of subprime loans than Hillary. Sen. Obama has received $434,420 from the top 10 issuers of subprime loans. [Cq.com; USA Today]
wheeliam puckett3:23PMMar 25th 2008
obama is no different than any other political figure yet because of what color he is we hold him to a higher standard than anyone else as far as abortion goes us as men have no right to say yay or nay on that subject to be perfectly honest a good percentage of men do not preform the required duties of a father and further more would anyone still think the same in 20 years when that kid (regardless of race and or gender)is now a homeless drug addict most of the time in my experiance that when people that i know have gotten abortions it is because they could not provide for the chuild and were scared to put them in foster homes because of all the things that they here about with physical and mental and even sexual abuse that happens in these institutions that are trusted with americas children.
wheeliam puckett3:24PMMar 25th 2008
the issue here is regardless of what issues we have to discuss the reality is that there is woman canidate and a black canidate. it unfortunately is not going to come down to who can do a better job at running the country its going to be about do we let a woman or a black man run the country. i personaly believe that obama would do a better job however thats my opinion. and its not my opinion that matters its the opinion of america the christians dont want a woman in office just like the whites dont want a black man in office. and over all the government will have to decide the lesser of two evils one thing that we do know is its going to be a democrat in office just please i urge every one to be blind to sex and race and decide on qualification. as it goes for hilary and her lies about sniper fire. why lie about that. we all know hilary has more expierence over seas with international incedents but if she chooses to lie then how can we trust her to run a country. easy the government is run on lies and for both of them who cares how rich they are can the save our country can they bring us out of repretion those are what we should decide on.
lois3:24PMMar 25th 2008
By the way MICHAEL KING- These two children Barack Obama allows to attend a church where the preacher screams God Bless America are his own two 7 & 9 year old daughters. Shame on you Obama. You add to the school racial violence. I would hope that all parents would bar their children from listening to a man who they are asked to believe in, that is a bigot and teaches children that the USA is to blame for 9/11. Shame on you Obama! This is the contributing factor that caused me to get off of the fence.
John3:26PMMar 25th 2008
To jpgoodrow and JUSTICE: As a former Hillary supporter who is over 50 and who does know about "life in general," having spent more than 25 years in healthcare, I take exception to your stereotypical characterization of Obama's supporters.
I recently sent $125 to Senator Obama, along with thousands of other donors. Why? Not because "I hate Hillary" or "Hillary is a liar" or "Hillary is a woman." Hillary simply mismanaged her campaign. She had an elitist attitude from the beginning, almost dismissive of the other candidates. Instead of stressing her strengths without hyperbole (being a witness to history as she was for eight years cannot and should not be easily dismissed), she stressed the weaknesses of others. And, she stooped to new lows when she characterized the Republican candidate as "better qualified" than her Democratic opponent. As a Democrat, I viewed this as tantamount to treason!
For those of you who believe Obama cannot win in November, may I remind you of the same dismissive attitude of Mrs. Clinton and her team last fall. I only hope John McCain and the Republicans fall into the same blithe and careless trap.
John in Philadelphia
Obama in '08
Because America Needs A President Who Can Lead
Thaddeus3:26PMMar 25th 2008
The Clintons are full of lies and deciet, Hillary and Bill will try to win by all means necessary. They have lied together about alot of matters and now it's time for us to get them out of here. The dems cannot win with her being the nominee
lois3:28PMMar 25th 2008
OOPS!!! I slipped. I meant to say that Barack & Michelle Obama allow their children to sit in church and hear GOD DAMN AMERICA. I guess I am accustomed to the normal person saying God Bless America that I typed it incorrectly.
Thaddeus3:29PMMar 25th 2008
No one cares about the comments of Rev Wright, He is not the one running
Thaddeus3:32PMMar 25th 2008
I know that you can find a fault or something you don't agee with in every church. Does that make you part of it. Be real If your a dem you need to focus on unity
lois3:33PMMar 25th 2008
FLORENCE In barack's prolific presidential lineage you speak of what relationship is he to Osama Bin Laden?
Sherry3:36PMMar 25th 2008
I believe it will be Hillary because Obama associates with radicalists and racists. That will never fly in the USA. His friendship with Rezco, Odinga and Ayers is very suspiciuos in the least. Too many questions and not enough honesty. Who will he invite to the White House?
Thaddeus3:37PMMar 25th 2008
Who will Bill invite, Eliot, and all the call girls
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lois3:05PMMar 25th 2008
MICHAEL KING------- do you allow your children to attend church as Obama does, where the reverend screams GOD DAMN AMERICA? Additionally, he screams racial hatred is and blames our country for 9/11. Do you believe that if a man is asking us to support him to lead the greatest nation in the world, we should trust his judgment??????Does any of this explain why we have so much school violence?