March 6, 2008
Posted: 06:25 AM ET
 The Obama campaign is taking aim at Clinton over her tax returns.
The Obama campaign is taking aim at Clinton over her tax returns.

(CNN) – Barack Obama's campaign took fresh aim at Hillary Clinton Wednesday for refusing to release her tax returns, asking in a memo circulated to reporters, "What does Clinton have to hide?"

"In the face of her unwillingness to release her tax returns, Hillary Clinton has made the false case in this campaign that she is more electable because she has been fully vetted," the memo stated. "When it comes to her personal finances, Senator Clinton’s refusal to release her taxes returns denies the media and the American people the opportunity to even begin that process."

David Axelrod, the Obama campaign's chief strategist, also said in a conference call with reporters Wednesday that Clinton has a history of non-disclosure and is the least-vetted candidate in the presidential race.

Clinton had said she will only release her tax returns if she captures the Democratic nomination, though her communications director, Howard Wolfson, issued a statement Wednesday indicating she would do so around April 15.

"Over 20 years of the Clintons' tax returns are in the public domain," he said. "Their tax returns since they left the White House will be made available on or around April 15. This information will be in addition to 15 years of uninterrupted public financial disclosure reports."

"Instead of making false attacks, we urge Senator Obama to release all relevant financial and other information related to indicted political fixer Tony Rezko," Wolfson also said.

Obama, who released his 2006 tax returns last April, stepped up his pressure on Clinton to release her documents early last month after it was revealed the New York senator loaned her campaign $5 million.

"I think the American people deserve to know where you get your income from," he said. "I've disclosed my income tax returns. I think we set the bar in terms of transparency and disclosure that has been a consistent theme of my campaign and my career in politics.”

The New York senator did file a Senate disclosure form last May that revealed the Clinton's income for the previous year was upwards of $12 million. But, according to the Wall Street Journal, a tax return would present a more comprehensive account of the Clinton's income, and include revenue sources that aren't required on Senate disclosure forms.

"Though her campaign has tried to kick the issue down the road, Democratic voters deserve to know, right now, why it is she is hiding the information in her tax returns from last year," the Obama memo stated. "The Clinton campaign has said that they have released copious amounts of financial information but there are many questions about their private dealings that could be answered in their tax returns but not in the information that is currently available.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Felecia   March 5th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Are you serious? Obama is the only person who can lead this country in the right direction. Hillary is selfish and is trying to steal this the same way Pres. Bush did last time. I actually respected her before this campaign, but after I have seen her sneaky/nasty tactics, there is no way that I can vote for her. She should be uniting the Democratic Party; instead she's a selfish, self centered, ego-maniac. She's only wants to win. She's not concerned with the people of this country or party.

Michael   March 5th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Let's see. Why hasn't she released her tax returns and Bill' mercantile connection to Dubai. Could it be because she is a venal woman?
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Mary   March 5th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Let's get real!

Hillary is running on her 'experience' and her 'solution' making abilities.

As for experience – Why is she unable to find a solution for releasing White House papers from the time she was First Lady? She, on one hand, can she claim her time in the White House qualifies her, and on the other hand refuse to let the public have access to documentation. Is this her hope – if it is out of site, people won't know???!!!

As for solutions – it is clear that she refuses to find a solution to the continual problem of sharing her tax returns with the American public. In the last debate, she indicated soon and yet, she is hesitating. What is she afraid of? If she has nothing to hide, she should come clean.

As for experience – She argues that her time in the White House qualifies her. Isn't that kind of like claiming that if are married to and live with a surgeon and even work in the office – you, in turn – are qualified to do surgery. SCARY!!!!!

Lastly, where can I get a copy of all the lobbyist money she has taken for her campaign? I would like to know who will actually be running the Clinton White House with all this expereince and background and transparency!

Rex, Toledo, Ohio   March 5th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

As much as I hate to see Obama go negative, I think he has no other recourse considering the attacks the Clinton campaign launched this past week. I think they subjectively played the race card, amongst a host of other rhetorical and slanderous tactics, but it worked as it has for the Clinton's ever since they went public.
If the next month or so is going to come down to who can go most negative, I'd submit that Clinton will win hands down.
It's a sad thing actually, that Obama, who stands for peace and prosperity, security for ALL Americans is going to have to body slam Clinton in order to get his fair share.
I don't complain about the media much, but this past week of drivel reported by CNN and other major news networks in order to bash Obama is despicable. It's obvious the media laid in wait and launched their negative attack against Obama just as it would remain fresh in the voters minds. This act by the media ought to be condemned by all candidates in all parties.

Lois in CA   March 5th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Look under the bed. Find the hidden agenda. Look in the closet and smell the dirty laundry. Look between your ears, Obama. Is it scary there?

Pho   March 5th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Obama was challenging Clinton on experience, Iraq judgement and Tax issues before Tuesday(03/04) and he is still doing that. Obama needs to do some Reality check as he was overconfidently saying "Clintons will fail and opposite happened". He need to change his strategy.

On experience, Iraq judgement and Tax issues:
1. If I accept Obama's argument about Clinton on experience, then What does Obama have to offer? Speeches for Hope.

When will "Church of Obama" understand that they will need to do more?

With this old petty politics, Obama do not offer anything different from old Washington Politics.

Obama should take this as a challenge for his judgement and make wise decision instead of chasing something that may not results in anything.

2. Common Sense tells Hillary would not have entered the presidential race if there was anything to hide in her Tax records as Clintons are quite aware of implications and the boundaries of the Presidency. So, start thinking of "Plan B" in advance to react after the Clintons disclose their tax records or you will start noodling inside that records again and loose focus.

3. Consider that Voters are ready to see beyond Iraq war.

- two cents for Obama

Bev   March 5th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

We already know the Clintons will sell us out for a buck; when the tax returns are revealed we'll see how much she got for our interests. Isn't anyone else curious how much she's made and how she made it? I wonder how much a presidential pardon is worth in the Hillary Clinton presidency… Or how much the Lincoln bedroom will rent for in 2009?

John MacDonald   March 5th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

I was happy that Clinton came on CNN today and explained what she meant by 'experience.' I would love it if Obama would explain what he meant by 'change.' Since his entire campaign is about 'change,' it would be nice if he could give some specifics. I understand that it is easy to talk in generalities, because that way it is easy for people to be inspired by you. If you talk in such a way that people can attribute to you any ideas they like, then you can be quite inspiring. It is alos hard for opponents to attack you and it is hard for people to lose faith in you otherwise because anything you say can be construed to conform to what you want it to conform to. Clinton put her neck on the line today. It would e great if Obama had the courage to do the same. I just hope Obama actually means something by 'change,' and is not just trying to win votes on a completely vacuous platform.

So many questions!   March 5th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

How can anyone trust her? How can you believe a single word she says? Where did all that Clinton wealth come from? Who does she owe money to? Who will she let decide her policies for the next 4 years if she is elected?

Chris   March 5th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Oh my…poor Barack, he is so scared of losing. What a pathetic pot shot.

Obama you are a political activist, not presidential material.

william   March 5th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Why will she not release the particulars surrounding her 5 Million Dollar campaign loan .? Is she above the law or the voters?

Jay   March 5th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

The Clintons already have 15 years of tax records in the public domain.

Where are Obama's 15 years of tax records?

Instead of making personal attacks, Obama needs to release details on his financial dealings with Rezko and his schedule regarding Rezko and Rezko's fundraising for Obama.

CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT   March 5th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

What happened to "I won't go negative" and "I'm taking the high road"?!?

How about his Rezko connection?

How about his advisor talking to Canada, and lying about it??

Hillary has the MO now – oBLAHma can't handle it.

SOLUTIONS, NOT SPEECHES!

CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!

LB   March 5th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Financial Disclosure Reports
House and Senate members must file annual financial disclosure reports with the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate, respectively, that describe the sources, types and amounts of income they earn. The reports are due May 15 and typically are made available to the public in early June. washingtonpost.com will be posting annual reports as it obtains and scans them.

Each disclosure report is available in PDF format.

2006 reports
2005 reports

NY   March 5th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

For those who love to bring the Paul connection to Clinton here is a note – "An audit by the Federal Elections Commission found that neither Senator Clinton nor her Senate campaign had accepted any illegal funds in connection with the Hollywood fundraiser."

He donated to her campaign because he was trying to attrack Bill Clinton for Stan Lee Media. Since all the lawsuits against Hillary Clinton were thrown out, he decided to release 13 minute video about her that repackages a series of seven-year-old false claims about Senator Clinton that have already been rejected by the California state courts, the Justice Department, the Federal Election Commission, and the Senate Ethics Committee.

You should also know that Mr. Paul has a history of criminal activity, and that when Hillary Clinton, having only been around him briefly for fundraising in 2000 found that out, she cut all ties to him and returned the money he donated to her campaign.

Unlike Senator Obama and his Resko relationship, Senator Clinton didn't know this individual and when she found out about him, she cut all ties with him.

Obama on the other hand, remained friends with Resko for 20 years.

Blair   March 5th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Someone said they wanted to see Obama's earmarks but who cares? Hillary Clinton is one of the senate's top 10 earmark recipients, securing more than $340 million worth of home-state projects.

They both would be fodder for McCain.

cate kennedy   March 5th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

LET IT GO!!!

SHE WON AND WE WANTED HER

LET IT GO! YOU LOST, HE LOST AND THANK GOD FOR THAT!!

the hot air balloon captained by Barry S. is floating away…..ha! ha! ha!

Tim   March 5th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Faced with many legitimate questions about Senator Obama's long-time relationship with indicted political fixer Tony Rezko, the Obama campaign has chosen to lash out at Senator Clinton.

Here are the facts:

Over 20 years of the Clintons' tax returns are in the public domain.

Their tax returns since they left the White House will be made available on or around April 15.

This information will be in addition to 15 years of uninterrupted public financial disclosure reports.

Instead of making false attacks, we urge Senator Obama to release all relevant financial and other information related to indicted political fixer Tony Rezko.

Dave   March 5th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

On or around April 15th is unacceptable! Most of the country will have already voted by then and if those returns show evidence that Hillary & Bill have been profiting from the war in Iraq through foreign investments, it will be too late for the American public to send her a clear message that we will not support a candidate who is profiting financially from the wars in Iraq & Afganistan. She is definitely hiding something or she would have made them public when Obama released his. She opened herself up to more scrutiny by demanding closer scrutiny of Obama by the media. The same should hold true for her. And what about the White House documents that the Clinton's are stalling the release of? Hillary has a lot of skeletons in her closet that she doesn't want the public to see during this primary. The media has a responsibility to the public to press for the release of all those documents immediately.

Blame Canada   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Hillary started the negative attack campaigning, and according to exit polls Americans responded. So now the playing field has to be leveled if that what Americans respond to. However I must say Obama's Negative route is still in no way nasty and is only looking for hard facts. He looks bad here if there is nothing to hide so there is a risk.

Dee   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

I want to know what is Hillary hiding?
If not Obama – it has to be McCain….
Republicans hate Hillary
Independents like me hate Hillary

Rubennz guzman   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

When it comes to Hillary . I have seen people on defensive .. we should have seen this coming why should OBAMA not attacking. At the end she has started the whole mess. Hillary deserves to taste her own medecine.

GO OBAMA… YOU DESERVE THE NOMINEE.

OBAMA 08

Rick   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Just what is Hillary's great experience??? So far no one has answered this. In the meantime, all I've seen is someone who'll cry or throw a hissy fit when the going gets tough – that will work well as Commander-in-Chief.

And just remember, the last time the Clintons released tax returns, they conveniently omitted Hillary's shady $100K commodity trade gain. As for her tax returns not being and issue TBR??? Where have you been. This has been raised for months by Obama and the Wall Street Journal, among others. This is not new. Unfortunately, Obama is learning the reality of going against a "ya gotta do what ya gotta do" Clinton. The amazing thing is the indignation from those who excel in such tactics.

Karen   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

I would agree; Why do Americans who have lost their jobs and are stuggling to pay their bills believe Mrs. Clinton will do anything for them??? She and Bill are millionaires several times over and can hardly relate to not being able to pay the bills. … as John Stossel says: "Give me a break!"

Cathy Brandes   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

I really don't care about either of their tax returns. What I care about is who is best equipped to clean up the mess that W and the GOP has created.

PH   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Hillary has so much baggage. I wonder why the press doesn't cover that. Also many polls show that 36% of the population strongly dislike this person. Is that someone we want to have the nomination?

Alice   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Obama plays dirty Chicago games again, again and again. There is no change!

Boston   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

All Obama does is talk talk talk…He talks of change but has he has not given any soultions. He reminds us all constantly about Hillary voting for the war…Has he forgotten that Bush was the one who duped the Amercian people. I want experience. It is inevitable with experience comes change

tonito   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

She "loaned" her campaign 5mil? So I guess she will want it back with interest, musta learned that from Countrywide.

Sonah Kamara   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

I belive it will be in the best interest of Obama to be vice president to Clinton that way he will be in the white House for 16 years. This ticket will benefit the world. He will get 8 years of experience and then he will be able to rule very smoothly for another 8 years and the world will stand by him. thank you

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Support Hillary, she is the next one who bring the country with hope and help the country back to the center of the world.

MARK   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Folks lets not forget Barack has won more states, more delagates and the the majority votes. He won 12 states in a row…27 states in all more…By big margins!!!! Americans want change not scandals…

George   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

All I need to say is what Bill said "I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN" Is Hillary the same about telling the truth ???????

b black   March 5th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Obama/ Clinton, maybe only if she denounces martha steward, release her taxes, retakes her final exams that she cheated on in undrergrad, and plays all the puplic ememy songs at her speaches.
anything short of that then my vote is for Obama/Mccain.

BreKa   March 5th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

What do they mean she win big? Obama have won 29 states and she only 13 states. Senator Obama paly this woma game, she have more dirt., you don't have any. She celebrated yesterday for winning 3 states as if it was the general election. Obama won 11 states, there no such celebration. Very petty Hillary.

Mandy   March 5th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Do we need a President who hides her tax returns? My family has already decided to vote for McCain if Hilary turns out to the the nomintee. We need a President with integrity, honesty and with no ethnical issues.

maynard   March 5th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

disclosure of earnings is very important when in politics. just look at the crap hillary pulled about camgiagn contributions. im sure if you people check her records you will find many discrepancies in her and bills reporting.

wake up americans expecially the people who have not yet voted.
do some searching into the clintons background, everthing from stealing goverment property. thinking you are above the law and can do anything they want. and when caught the famous answer it didn,t happen.

if the average american did half the stuff the clintons did,,,,, we would be locked up and the key thrown away

Arkansas Undertaker   March 5th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

How in the world does Hillary Clinton think Obama needs her to win the general election? He doesnt.

She is the one who would need him to win the general election. I usedf to have respect for Hillary and Bill before all the desaperate win at all cost tactics that have pulled in the last few weeks.

If Barack chooses Hillary as his running mate. I just wont vote. I will spit on both of them.

Obama 08

LOVE U HILLARY   March 5th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

We want Hillary for president. She is the come back kid of all time :)

Tim   March 5th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Geez…. you Hill-Billy fans! Once you get a few quote, unquote "wins" yesterday, you think you own the world and have all the steam. Lets start with the wins….

Look at few months ago and tell me how much she was up on Obama…..look at last night. I think she won, but by the tiniest of margins. She is a Clinton! She should have mopped him and took him to school!!! Instead, she won Texas by 3 and Ohio by 10 to a very young senator. Doesn't look like her supposed experience is getting it done. Anyone with the name Clinton, Kennedy, Rockefeller, etc should mop anyone up in a heartbeat. Good luck Hill-Billy…. alienate the states he is winning by saying they aren't important.

Hill-Billy doesn't have any momentum….she just slowed him down. All you fools that think she has momentum are wishful thinkers.

Second…. those of you who are claiming that he is going negative, pay attention! She has been going negative for about a month now. "Kitchen sink politics" ring a bell? I would think that if you are going to president, you need to be open with yourself and to others. Shes keeping the tax returns under wraps because she is probably hiding something…. otherwise she would have been gracious and let people know.

Don't claim that he is going negative and making fun of him when there is more blood on your hands!

Ed   March 5th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

The Obama Campaign is being outfoxed by Clinton, who suggests that he join the ticket as VP. The only way to counter that is to say that he is only… and SOLEY.. interested in the top spot.

brian   March 5th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

In this day and age, almost everyone who applies for a job is required to submit to a background check. This is for any job that requires any level of integrity. If the teller at a bank has to disclose pertenient info,should not we require a possible future leader to be totally out front, at the time they are appling for the job. To wait till after the job is given, or won in this case, is very similar to the last time the Clintons were elected to office. Remember that scandal..

skylark   March 5th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Make up your minds.
When he doesn't throw mud he is weak. When he fights back he is a bully. It is obvious that you Hillary fans are all thinking that if she is elected we will go back to the way it was. Wake up! It is not ever going to be that way again. Never! The world is a different place now. There is no going back. Bush took care of that! To all of you ignoramuses threatening to vote for McCain if you can't have Hillary be sure your sons are the first to line up for enlistment.
This will be my last submission. Stop the world, I want to get off!
Disgusted

Julia, Hayden, Idaho   March 5th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Well My Goodness the dixiecrats are alive and well. Hillary stating that she has experience and McCain has experience enough to be president but Obama doesn't? That is detrimental to the Democratic, indicating that if Obama is the nominee that we should vote for McCain? Hillary WISE UP, that considered siding with the enemy. Obama is as qualified as you are to be President. Stop the dirty tricks, i.e. tongue-in-cheek suggesting that he is a Muslin and not a Christian, by your "as far as I know," Remember the voters are not stupid, we can read between the lines. Honesty is the best way to campaign, so let's get rid of the cheesy stuff.

Carrie PA   March 5th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Hillary BS

caroline   March 5th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

The Clintons In the White House will be Politics as usual
Bill tried to hit Binladen when he was President but missed He let him live to cause 911 Hillary should take credit for that since she is running on Bill's coat tail. Obama has become a notional name in the last year. If Hillary was not playing dirty Politics Obama would close the deal along time ago Also she got the republican votes from Limbach to ensure she stays in so that the Democrats can loose the elections if she is the nominee There is no way she can beat Macain

Karen   March 5th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Is Clinton hiding something? Clinton has already told the voters, a vote for me, is a mandatory debit out of your paycheck! Thanks Texas and Ohio, now we will all have the same crappy healthcare, but now we will have an automatic debit from our pay as well.

mary   March 5th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

For the record, Black man for Hilliary, Obama contributions are coming from working people like me. I have never contributed to anyones campaign, although I have worked in them. He inspires me to do both. Ask the same questions of Hilliary or are you just concern about the brother, black man.

SP   March 5th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

I really didn't want to say this, but it seems that Clinton supporters are VERY DELUSIONAL. Don't you remember he already gave over $150,000 from Rezko, and anyone that had anything to do with Rezko, to charity. This was from a State election which he won 95% to 5%. He only worked with Rezko briefly while WORKING for a law firm. Will anyone in the US tell their BOSS " NO, i'm not going to do my JOB." Clinton on the other hand won't even tell us where she got the 5 illion from to loan to her camp. She finally wins 3 states out of the last 16 and they are ready to give her the nomination. We ALL know about the Clinton's scandals, Obama and McCain knows too. Her supporters should be thankful that he hasn't reached into this bag. If she gets the nomination, McCain will without a doubt.

Independent, NC   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

This isn't an Obama negative attempt. It is the people's right to know the candidate that they are selecting, before they select them. Hillary has made claims that she is for the people and has experience; yet when questioned about her taxes to determine her 5M, she is far too busy doing what she wants to care about the people’s right. Her claims of experience which could easily be validated and even expanded on if she release her White House. But no, not for the people, she is in this for person gain.

I remember Bill pulling this same type of thing and be the time the facts were revealed – Opps… Too late, now I’m too busy running for Pres, to busy being Pres… There is clearly a lack of regard for the laws and the office of President in this family. I want to know ahead of time before we get suck again. Saying NO to 4 more years of scandal.

jp/michigan   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Where are the Obama campaign supporter living in a cave some where. The media has been all over McCain and Clinton with boxing gloves on, while Obama has been given a free ride. Now that it is his turn , they cry poor me, I am being picked on now by the press and the GOP and Clinton people. Underhandedly Obamas little group has done more than enough to the other candidates, IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT GET OUT OF FIRE!

Brandon   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Everyone always says(Sean Hannity) name one thing that Obama has done. Well in clinton's "35″ years of experience(she was in college 35 years ago) besides voting for the Iraq war and failing at Healthcare, which miraculously she will succeed at as president, can anyone name any "substanitive" thing that Hillary clinton has done? Or better yet can anyone name any point in which Hillary and her "35″ years has had to deal with any foreign policy issue that she had to pick up any phone for? Don't say Kosovo cause she had little if anything to do with that, Cheryl Crow and Sinbad had as much experience in that. So in that case let's elect Bono as president. He has more foreign policy exp than she does.

Dylan   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

WHAT ARE YOU HIDING HILLARY?

It's unfortunate that Hillary's "fear and smear" tactics have forced it to come to this.

Michelle   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

What are the Clinton Chronicles and will all of this be dragged out against her in the future?

Illinoid   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

A vote for Clinton is a vote for McCain. If she wins the nomination, McCain will wipe the floor with her in the general election. Don't waste your time voting for Clinton. Just go ahead and vote for McCain.

Eu   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

I am glad Obama is for change and not for "old politics."

Moira   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Now look who is whining! Obama is showing his true colors and I am glad this contest is going on, so people can see the real man behind the golden mask.

Go Hillary Go!!!!

John   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Regarding brain cells Obama shouldn't be make a deal to save $300.000 on his property with his good friend tony rezko

Channell   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

I swear if the shoe was on the other foot you Clinton supporters would be all over Obama…thats the real hypocracy. Your candidate can use every trick in the book to bring him down and when he retaliates he's desperate?
Hillary and Bill Clinton are far from perfect, why YOU people try to pretend like The Clintons are beyond scandal and have not betrayed the American people is sheer ignorance. You don't like the guy, thats fine but don't act like Hillary wears a halo…

Don   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Well so much for change, the only change I see is Obama's campaign turning negative. I thought he was totally against this type of politics. If the worst thing he can come up with is Hillary's vote on Iraq and releasing her taxes I am confident in my choice. I can't wait for all this junk to come out on him now. Why does he have someone at the Rezko trial. Could it be to make sure he has early control of a disaster. He's a politician pure and simple,when are people going to look at him as such, he is no messiah. He is a man flawed and complicated just like the rest of us. The problem is he is trying to portray himself as perfect and he isn't.

Jay in Seattle   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Is this all you got NO NO NO NOOBAMA?

What is all this talk about you as a possible VP?

We need A STRONG TICKET… NOT A WEEK ONE! NO NO NOOBAMA!

CLINTON – GENERAL WESLEY CLARK 08 !!!

Margaret   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Obama…let's trade. Tax returns for Rezko closing docs. Or how about a depo of the person who spoke to the Canadian official. What are you hiding?

RVKW   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Way to go President Obama!!!!

Angryman   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

HE'S STILL IN THE LEAD!!

AND HE STILL WON 12 STRAIGHT BEFORE SHE WON STATES SHE WAS ALREADY PROJECTED TO WIN!! BUT IT WAS NO HUGE LANDSLIDE SO LET'S NOT GET AHEAD OF OURSELVES!!

paul   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

like a bunch of kids in a schoolyard…

concern for peace   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Does any one know that the Taxes are due on April 15? I am sure she will releas them by then.
There are questions about Hillary staying with Bill? It is her chioce, if she didn't stay with him, you will still accuse her for not staying. There are a lot women staying with their unfaithful husbands for the sake of their family, love, vow and a lot more. As far as I am concerned, she has a plus in my book for keeping her vow while he didn't.
Beside Bill is a very nice man and the father of her daughter and I am sure he apologized for his wrong doing.

Young Voice   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Why won't Clinton release her returns? Why is she claiming wins in Michigan and Florida after pledging not to campaign and not to count those results?

I'm an Obama supporter and if you think that I'll vote for Hillary in November after seeing her petty tactics this time around, you're nuts…

I'd rather stay home. McCain is not that different from Hillary..

The Hillary supporters, the housewives and senior citizens, can enjoy the couple months of Hillary vs McCain, but she'll lose, as Conservatives rally against Hillary- they've been waiting for this fight for years…

Though they make up most of the current vote, the older Democrats have been backpedaling for decades, consistently losing ground to Republicans election after election. Obama is the only one who can bring more independents into fold, reverse that trend and expand the base.

Hillary will not expand the base, she'll only shrink it with the way she has turned the younger voters off….

I almost wish that Hillary wins this nomination ,only to get trounced in November and be gone from Presidential politics forever!

kaitlyn   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

SHE CAN NEVER WIN. EVEN IF SHE WINS, THE WHOLE WORLD KNOWS THAT THEY VOTED BECAUSE OF "BILL CLINTON". OBAMA WE KNOW THAT YOU HAVE COME VERY CLEAN. YOU WILL SURELY HAVE SUCCESS.

LeRoy   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

a few of the other questions Hillary needs to answer in addition to releasing her tax returns are:

1) How did she manage to make a 10,000% gain in cattle futures?
2) Why aren't the presidential papers released?
3) How come Bill got paid $3.5 million from InfoUSA and its subsidiary Walter Karl Inc., a datamining firm who sells senior's information to questionable companies leading to senior citizen scams?
4) How much did the Sheik of Dubai contribute to the $12 million plus in earnings?

megacephalus   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

"Sen. Clinton, why have you refused to release your tax returns as Sen
Obama has…

- so the people can grasp who gave you the 5 million you "loaned yourself"

- and the donors to your husband's library?

- or what are you hiding as a team [this time]?"

mary   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

if hillary releases her taxes, then obama should release all his record when he was ill. senator, such as trips took especially to kenya and do not tell me it was to see family. plus all his records of his deals with chicago gangster and show what charities he gave donations. why do we take his word for everything? if i gave $5 mil. of my own money that is considered something is wrong. how about lobbyists that obama says he has never taken, check with the phramacutical company lobbyist he does it they all do it especially his supporters like ted kennedy etc. everyone go to library get his books it will tell you a lot, he is not what you think he is.

Ben   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

The Clintons have a lot to hide.

Just be prepared as more and more will be coming out:

Clinton and Peter Paul.

Clinton and Walmart (They called the Union Workers "blood sucking parasites". Hillary was at Wallmart for 6 years and she did not even these 6 years of "experience" in her personal biography. How shameful

Clinton and the lie to the American people about the war in Irak.
She voted with "convinction and honor" for the war in Irak
Now she says the she was rushed to the war. A lie.

Clinton resisting to publish her tax return

…..

Maria   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Why is no one reporting on how Obama won his first primary in the Illionois State senate by eliminating all his competion through technicalities – He is the one who is more concerned about his own political ambitions rather than what is good for the party or the nation. How can a candidate who wants to silence the will of the voters in Michigan and Florida represent the Democratic party- is he taking a page out of the Bush play book? Obama should do the math, neither he nor Hillary have enough delegates without the Super Delegates or MI and FL – those are the REAL numbers – anything else is spin and political rhetoric. How will the DNC be able to take the position that the hierarchy of the DNC (i.e. superdelegates) will have to follow the will of the people and thereby give Obama the election, when the hierarchy in FL and MI were responsible for disenfranchising its voters in this primary. The party in FL and MI made the error, not the people – so if you say the superdelegates need to follow the will of the people then you will have to find a way that the will of the people in FL and MI will be heard. There is one thing that you will hear loud and clear if the DNC tries to silence the will of the people in FL and MI – NO YOU CAN'T!

Brenda from Pennsylvania   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Now that the chips are down and Barack is feeling a little threatened we are going to see the real man behind the "mask". Up until now we have seen and heard his "la-de-da" speeches and seen his fake smile but now that the pressure is on he will start to hurl the insults and start to throw the daggers. The Clinton's dirty laundry has already pretty much been aired out in public and we know what we are getting with Hillary, what do we really know about Obama?

YangYang   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I want to see Obama's tax form too. I want to know how did he get his big mansion $300K lower than it's worth, and I want to know how he used someone else's garden for free for years. I want all these answers from him too. Show me, B. Hussein Obama!

Lisa   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Just to be clear, we are talking about tax returns from 2007, like last year? Due in 2 months tax returns? Must file by April 15th? Who among us has completed their tax returns for this year? I am actually really asking, all those who have "Yay", all the slackers "Nay". I am one of the slackers, I did previously offer up my tax returns but alas I have not done them for 07. We bought a house, spents months renovating, had to make ready the old one, got a tenant, I changed jobs…2007 was a rough one, and for some reason I just have not found the time to stand over my accountant (yeah right) and make sure he got those done. Hmmm, imagine if I had been doing somethng important. Sheesh, glad the government allows me some time, otherwise I'd be hosed…

Harrison   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I am reading a lot of "catty" comments on this blog. Mostly from women who support Hilary and don't like it when the spot light turns on their "beloved chosen one" to be open and honest.
Too much emotion. Your candidate is dictating the rules and wants to fight….so deal with it and stop whining.

Eddie, FL   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

What a desperate act for a team that seems desperate. How bout we ask Obama about where he was when the vote for Iraq occurred(not even in the sentate),Or if he was presented with the same evidence the 600+ members of congresss were? or how he flipped his postion during his campaign run for senator. Ho bout we have Obama release his senate record. Now there, if any of oyu investigated would find light reading. he has done little in his senate career that even remotely suggests he is ready for the "big chair". Obama do the world a favor, Vice President is much better suited for you, i'll definiaitely vote for you in eight years!

Vasilios Birlidis   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Obama is grasping at straws. Could it be that his upbeat, positive campaign of hope is turning negative?

Last night was a blow that he might not recover from.

Lynda E Evans-   March 5th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

HILLARY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE ASKING YOU TO REALESE YOUR TAX RECORDS!!!! WHAT ARE YOU HIDING

BILL++++HILLARY= SCANDALS

Rose - Baltimore, MD   March 5th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Even the bible says that those who leave by sword will die by the sword. Hillary you chose to go that way so Obama needs to bring out everything for people to see and be reminded who you truly are. Don't leave out anything. People respond to negative, if you do not believe me look at Ohio and Texas. Yes!! Go for it and don't leave anything out. Clinton thinks because you don't go negative that you are a sisi. Open you mouth and speak out, you are running against dirty politicians. When you are done then set back to being clean!

Obama '08

GoHill   March 5th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Who cares about her tax returns?
Money magazine published an article in December that showed all of the candidates and their money and where it came from and where it went.
OLD news.
She can provide the required info at the time she is required to.

KFRED   March 5th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Not to get off the subject, but did anyone else notice that Republicans made up 10% of the vote in Ohio and Texas? The closest I found in any other Dem primary was 6%! Over 100,000 republicans voted for Hillary in Texas! Looks as though El Rushbo got his wish and us Dems better start smelling the coffee and wake up or else we will be well on our way to screwing up another "sure thing"!

John   March 5th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

While you are at it do some research on Obama!!!!!

Rob   March 5th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

How can you people say that Obama is going negative by asking Hillary to follow his lead by releasing her tax returns? You Hillary supporters live up to her "non-college degree" voting block.

Ken in Dallas   March 5th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

We love the smell of fresh mud in the morning, don't we?

Here's my take on the topic of candidate secrets:

The Federal government, in the person of Ken Starr, has spent seven years and about 50 million dollars in investigation of the Clintons without producing a single substantive charge. Has any other prospective President in history been checked out half as well? Obama, on the other hand, is an unknown quantity; we just don't know what skeletons are standing in his closets.

As for Republicans voting in Democratic primaries, well, if they're unscrupulous enough to meddle in an opposing primary, do you think they're telling the truth about who they want to run against? If the Republicans have dirt on a Democratic candidate they haven't used yet, it's on Obama, not Clinton.

First you start believing what Limbaugh tells you about Republican strategy, next you'll start calling creationism science.

Tyler   March 5th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

This has nothing to do with desparation in my opinion. Why would he feel the need to act out of desparation when he currently has the lead? Obviously, he's not as far ahead as he would maybe like to be, but he is still ahead with a lot of time left until the convention. Just because Clinton won some big states to get back on track doesn't mean he is in any position of desparation at this point.

He is simply asking for her to be forthright with where her finances are coming from. The reason why he is asking her to do so is, because both candidates are saying they want change from the way Washington is currently being run! Both Obama and Clinton are against the lobbyists that seem to be currently running things behind the scenes. This is just best way to make sure the both candidates aren't being backed by lobbyists like some of their fellow Congressmen and -women.

So for everyone complaining from both sides should just quit. Is it a big deal? Possibly, but if the records are released and there's nothing there then how will you feel? What I'm saying is that the people coming on here to complain and bring down their candidate's opposition need to stop tearing apart the party. What good does it do to drag a fellow Democrat through the mud when both candidates want nothing but the best for this country. We fail to realize just how much of an upgrade these two will be when one of them is elected president! To be honest, I'm an Obama supporter, but I don't think Clinton winning the nomination and the presidency would be the worst thing that could happen either.

john mayor   March 5th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Why didn't the American Idol talk about the Rezko's case, his middle name Hussein, and his connection with Islam radicals?

Blair   March 5th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Toni said: It seems that whenever people are falling behind they come up with something else to take away scrutiny from their own "murky" background.

You were ragging on Obama when you said that but how interesting that it's exactly what Hillary Clinton did.

Pot.Kettle.Black

Jeff   March 5th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Folks.. her tax documents aren't going to show a darn thing.. just that's she's wealthy.. no kidding. Obama is looking for a scandal… sorry Obama.. the Republicans have beat you to it…and for years. I wouldn't care if she recieved a donation from Rush Limpy himself.. if you wanna donate.. go for it.. visit Hillary Clinton.com.

Martin Brown   March 5th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Wait a minute here he got 156 delegates and she got 166. She only clawed back 10 delegates.

Yes she won but only 10 more delegates, less than one for each of the 12 previous states lost. Big Deal. Wait till you are in front and then offer out the VP

carlos   March 5th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Relax!! Hillary's supporters he he…get a pill……Obama is not desperate because last time i check he is THE FRONTRUNNER….she had her kitchen sink moment,now is Obama's turn…….She needs to answer this if she doesn't want to loose this election……oooops i forgot,SHE ALREADY LOOSE this election…….

Sherri   March 5th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Show us the tax returns.

How exactly how are you more qualified? I don't buy your claim to experience. Saying so does not make it so.

You had no security clearances. You were not in a decision making role. You were not the President.

Robert Lindsay   March 5th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Mr. Rezko's donation to Obama campaign is gone, but why not he explain how he can buy a house at such a cheap price while most our hard working Americas can not!! Why we deserve to face the house closure while he can enjoy his life in such a nice and cheap house!

Kathy   March 5th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Obama's "visionary" administration. I've read lately about the appointees that Obama is considering for his administration. Visionary? I don't think so. The first three are Republicans, and four others are former Clinton administration appointees. Does this seem like a "new deal"?

serah   March 5th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Americans, negative politics will divide the party and pave way for a clean win for the most respected war hero John McCain, I can bet my last dollar in this dwindling US economy that the Veteran has a very good chance to win. He does not play dirty negative dividing politics that are the routine in the democratic race, He hardly talks highly about his heroism as a war veteran unlike Clinton's second hand experience of being a wife to a former president; If this guy surviver the Vietnam war, he can win this election. He has all the time to convince voters he can deliver at his age after all its just a 10 year age difference between him and Hillary (approximately) Am not a republican but as long as democrats keep on with this dirty game, it will be hard to win in November.

Slap Stick, FLORIDA   March 5th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

SOME POSTED IN DUE TIME HRC WILL RELEASE HER TAX RETURNS. WELLLLLLLL THE TIME IS NOW. VOTING IS HAPPENING NOW. SHE NEEDS TO RELEASE THOSE RETURNS NOW. WHERE IS THE MEDIA ON THAT. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAS A RIGHT TO KNOW.

Sue   March 5th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Calm down,!Obama's campaign! You only lost 3 states!

And don't forget Mr. Obama just said he really want to run a peaceful race not attack, right?

You have to stop play all these tricks to claim to eun a decent campain and in the mean time to continue to attack!

Adam   March 5th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

We can get on Obama about the NAFTA deal. I think he got bad information from his staff and it ened up making him look bad. However, let's not paint Hillary off to be a saint. She has not released her tax returns when Obama has. She also has dealings in many situations that took place in the White House. Does Travelgate, Watergate, Filegate ring a bell? There is also the so called conspiracy theory concerning Vince Foster. So let's not attack Obama and act like Hillary is transparent.

Dawn   March 5th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

The Clintons have been scrutinized on just about everything for years. If there was anything to hide the republicans would have found it years ago. Let's not forget what Ken Starr cost the tax payers during that witch hunt. Forget it ,Obama, your not looking too clean right now, either.

DM, WI.   March 5th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

The Democratic party will tear itself apart and end up losing if they don't get a candidate NOW! Sen. Obama has ANY poll on his side when it comes to who will be able to beat Sen. McCain on Nov. Wake up people, she is not who you want leading the ticket, we will all lose if Sen. Clinton is the candidate

Ben R.   March 5th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

This is really not very important. I could care less what she spent her money on, it is her personal money and not my business. Obama is trying to take away the focus from his bogus campaign financers. Those are political influencers, and that IS our business!

Ruby,Chicago IL   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Get off it already. This is all politics. Obama might tell you he's honest but come on. Do you really believe that a senator from the Dem machine of Chicago is 100% honest. He knows how to play this game. Give the people what they want to hear, then do what you want. It happens over and over in Illinois. Obama is just taking it national. Hell, he's just playing the political game.

Jether J.   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

JS, I saw those pictures and could not believe how she tried to say she never had any relations with Mr. Rezcko. What in the world!?!

TM, Virginia   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

And tell her to release her White House records while she's at it!! And how about the Peter Paul court case! You all need to get on that and spread it like wildfire!!

CNN please post!!

Jean   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Desperate times call for desperate measures. A lot of us are still waiting for answers from Mr Obama, as posed by the media, on issues related to his friend Mr Rezko.

We need Hillary 08!   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

The real question is what does Obama have to hide!! He plays this role that he has no skeletons in his closet and that he is running his campaign on the straight and narrow. This is clearly an attack on Hillary but that's ok. (According to the media and Obama supporters) Why is it ok for him to take cheap shots at her? Everytime Hillary makes a statement against Obama or questioning his records, the media and Obama supporters say she's "negative", "attacking him", "playing dirty". If that is the case, do we honestly think he could handle the so-called "dirty politics" the republicans will dish out in the general election? Can he handle that?? Those Obama supporters who say they will vote for McCain or not vote at all really don't understand how ignorant that decision would be. Don't become bitter and vengeful if he does not win the nomination. Bitterness will only hurt the Democratic party. By acting this way, all you are doing is hurting yourself and this country. All you are doing is saying you are okay with $3 per gallon (and rising) gas. All you are doing is saying you are okay with your jobs being shipped over seas and not having health care for yourself and your family. You are saying that you are in agreement with the way this country has been ran for the past 7 years and you want to continue on this track. We need to have a strong, united Democratic Party going into the general election. Your threats to jump ship if your candidate does not get the nomination do not help the cause!!!
Democratic Party 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

james   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I am a republican but seeks fairness. Hillary release all the details of Norman su. About $900000 collected in fund raising.

SDT   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I think Obama is arrogant and that his campaign team is actually quite nasty – perhaps they believe that they can divert us all from the real issues by continuing with these types of tactics – he is not the type of individual I want running this country

Benoit   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

By refusing to release her tax returns, Hillary Clinton is delaying the disclosure of the fortune she received from lobbyists. By not cooperating with the White House for the release of her records when she was first lady, she is delaying the disclosure of the amount of time that she spent meeting with those lobbyists, a time that she is now claiming as relevant experience to answer a 3 AM phone call.

Mary   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

How is that Hillary is saying she can manage to get us her 2007 returns to the public on April 15, 2008, the VERY DAY THEY ARE DUE, yet somehow she can't get us her 2006 returns even though they were filed 11 months ago?

It would take me about 5 minutes to find my tax return if someone asked me.

Kathy   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Obama has a nerve. No one should release any personal information if they don't have to, or don't want to. Just because he released his doesn't mean Hillary has to release hers. If I were Hillary I'd refuse to release Bill's income. He's a private citizen. How he makes his money is no business of anyone else.

EFabian   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Oh boo-hoo Obama.

The woman stated she will release her tax returns by April 15. Patience is a virtue.

Why not release your info regarding Rezko. As much as I would love to see Hill's income reports, I would love to know what YOU are hiding since you haven't been able to give a GOOD answer regarding Rezko to reporters.

Angryman   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

She wins states that she was supposed to win and you guys act like she just threw the Hail Mary to win the SuperBowl!!

HE'S STILL LEADING!! And why is it OK for her to get sleazy but we expect him not too? He was trying to take the High road, but what's good for the Goose is good for the Gandar!! And she is hardly the one to throw the Tony Rezko stone!! The Clintons = SCANDAL!!

AND HE's STILL LEADING! DID I MENTION THAT?

Oliver   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Sounds like he is getting desperate – obviously there really is no more dirt the conservatives have not been throwing at Hillary and Bill for who knows how many years.

If that's the best he can come up with why she should be the nominee, then I think it's time for him to shut up and move aside

Go Hillary

Paul   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Perhaps Hillary Clinton can do what Michelle Obama cannot- make him man enough to fight John McCain should he win the Democratic nomination. Hillary Clinton is obviously smarter, tougher, and more experienced. If a woman with Obama's credentials sought the presidency she would've been laughed out of the race before it began. Hillary is the best choice.

Pepe Le Pue   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Tax return
Peter Paul up coming trial
Release all papers

08 obama

Nisha   March 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Why does it always come down to dirty politics? Why do we have to degrade each other. Let's stick to what is important-the best person fit for the job of running this country! I really don't care about taxes! They are ALL crooks and overpaid so let's stop splashing the mud and being dirty!

Alice   March 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Obama should seat down and take some time to think he is not ready to be the President of the United States. It's the time to show his love to this Country——-quitting right now!

Connie   March 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Come onnn!! Hillary won BIG last night! I am thrilled! How many men have been president of our United States? Maybe it is time to let a woman see if she can fix what so many of those men have made such a mess of, especially the one that is sitting in the oval office now(or is he at his ranch??)! You goooo Hillary. We need your strength, Anyone who claims you are not strong has not been watching over the years!

Jether J.   March 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

How is Obama crying?

If the shoe was on the other foot and Obama did not release his tax returns the media and the Hillary Campaign would be calling for his head!

I know the American people are better than falling for Sen. Clinton's tricks. Don't you all see the Republicans want her to get the nomination? Ruch Limbaugh, Hanniry, Ann Coulter all want her because they know McCain has a better chance of winning.

Don't let the tricks of politics become a distraction. Look at the facts and not the hype. Obama's policies are more sound than Hillary's and she will divide the Democratic Party just to win. Can't you all see she doesn't really care about the people. When she was winning in delegates, that was all that mattered. Now she won three more states, she's singing a different tune.

I respect Hillary as a First Lady and a Humanitarian, but she is too disrespectful when it comes to politics.

Let's strap our boots up and tie our waist. Vote Obama'08!

MNDem   March 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Hillary supporters, quit whining!!

This isn't going negative. This is just showing that he has fight in him and will not just allow Hillary to "throw the kitchen sink at him" without some form of retailation. Clinton's team are the ones who started this mess.

BTW, what are they hiding on their tax returns? I don't have any problem if they wait until April 15th. In fact, I hope they do because that will be right before Pennsylvania's primary on the 22nd.

Educated and for Obama!   March 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Talk about spin. What does Tony Rezko have anything to do with this? It's been clearly reported that Obama is not the target or concern of the Tony Rezko investigation, so why does the Clinton camp keep making reference to it? This is the type of crap that they use to distract voters as they did in Texas and Ohio. It's no wonder educated voters support Obama. We learn to read and investigate matters on our own, instead of letting media reports and false claims dictate how we develop opinions about a candidate.

Jack   March 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Hillary's point is finally proving true: anyone can talk a big game, present a big vision, and make a lot of promises in a wonderfully recited speech…..

but then there's something called reality, which dictates that change happens gradually

Change may occur faster in a smaller state legislature like Illinois where there are fewer overriding factors obstructing progress, but you've got to have the experience to know that it doesn't happen overnight

White 50-year-old woman   March 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Hillary supporters—your candidate was the one who started slinging mud. What's fair for Hillary is fair for Obama. He DID fully disclose the Rezko connection, you're just not listening. You keep your fingers in your ears while humming Hillary's mantra. Try to use your brains a little bit!

Rachel   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

"Their tax returns since they left the White House will be made available on or around April 15." Wow, so they didn't even disclose their income taxes for 2006? What's the hold up on that one? Why can't they release pre-2007 tax returns? What are they hiding?

Mireille, Charlotte   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

You know, some of the responders to this are very fluffy. DON'T YOU ALL KNOW WHAT A TAX RETURN WOULD REVEAL?

Ruth   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hillary will never show her tax returns, don't you get it. All she wants is power not to help people by giving health care, education and much less helping our troops. Remember that Clinton cut the budget for our troops during the 90's. Why she does not want the White House documents to be release to show the American people her experience. She can explain how she helps the American people when she was part of the legal system at Wal-Mart (maybe she was helping people breaking the law by coming to this country illegally). We need to be fair and careful, we need to look to the whole picture of both candidates and check their voting record. Besides we need a president that reads the NIE report in crucial times, like going to war under false premises. The news is that Hillary did not read the NIE report and give President Bush a green light to go to Iraq. Now we are suffering the consequences.

KF   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Looks like it is no more mister nice guy from Obama. He is clearly trying to distract from the fact he is hiding stuff. I don't believe the Clinton's are hiding anything I mean they have over 20 years of financial records in the public domain. I don't care what her taxes say this year cause there isn't anything new – I mean 20 years of public records folks versus 1 year of Obama? Now Obama how about you release your Rezko records…

Dee   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hillary-Peter Paul? CNN-Coverage of said lawsuit?
Hillary Supporters-Google Peter Paul's name……..
Just one in a string of controversial issues that have surrounded the Clinton's for years.
Does America really want more of the same?

LMDJ   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hilliary folks are really testy on this issue! Wow! So you don't suppose that the REPUBLICAN PARTY would ask her about her tax returns??!!! Of course they would. Didn't she say that Obama was vetted. This is just the beginning of more vetting on her. Either Obama does it or republicans will do it.

Zoe   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Shame on you, Barack Obama!

Andrea, California   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Ah, you know, he's really screwed himself with his "same ol politics, people are mean and say false things for political gain" if he goes negative and on the attack, um, how is that different than anyone else in politics? People need to realize it will always be this way, you have to fight to win sometimes, most times. Shes the fighter, and she will be the winner.

Hillary 08

The truth will set you free!   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I'd acutally like to know how much Obama and Clinton have given to needy charities which would show on their tax returns. They are both so gungho on taking our money by promising/threatening to raise taxes when they get in office so I would like to know if they have given of their millions already.

Deana   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

LOL, mister above the fray amazingly sounding just like any other politician. Now why doesn't that surprise me LMAO.

Alauda   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

What does Hillary Clinton have to hide? Where does the Clinton money come from? We know some of it comes from Dubai. They gave it to Bill to Lobby for them. Where else does it come from?

I'm a staunch Democrat, but if Hillary Clinton becomes the nominee I will vote for John McCain. You can't trust a Clinton. She is also too quick to become angry. She shows a mean spirted side that would further divide our nation. I also don't want to see Hillary in any vice presidential position. She isn't presidential material.

Who can trust someone who won't voluntarily disclose their finiances. If she has so much political experience, she should know this is the first thing that must be disclosed. What else is she hiding?

Timeforachange   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

If Clinton wins the nomination…..I WILL NOT VOTE….bottom line. We need change. Regardless of what expereince one has.

Colo   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Its funny to see how desperate the Obama camp is getting…
Don't give them your tax return not yet Hillary..let them keep wondering and let them keep asking for it.

Hahah you guys are sooooo funny.

Karen   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Did we all forget that the Clintons have a relationship with Rezko. What's going on with your brothers Hillary? Where are your tax returns Hillary? What's up with that trila starting in April Hillary? Why are you avoiding a supeona Hillary? Can CNN investigate the fraud behind the Clinton name?

HILLARY FIGHTS BACK   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

WOW.

HOW QUICKLY HOPE & CHANGE

****TURN INTO*****

DESPERATION AND SCANDAL

…..OBAMA CAMPAIGN IS SHOWING ITS TRUE COLORS NOW!
Stay negative and Bitter Obama

MEANWHILE

WE WILL FIGHT FOR HILLARY & TO RESTORE AMERICA !!!

HILLARY 08 ! congrats Hillary, we love you.

Brenda   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Just a note….this morning I changed my voter registration from Independent to Democrat in order to vote for Obama in the PA primary. What does that tell you??

Carrie   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I think it’s funny that Clinton supports don’t see WHY it might be important for her to be open with her tax information as well as WHY it would be important for her to be able to carry out something as basic and expected for someone running for the position. Obama is hardly being a “meanie” by pointing this out to the general public. We are all wondering the same thing – what is she hiding? After winning 3 states (two of them VERY significant) she has only made marginal delegate gains on Obama, this is pretty important to realize. I can’t wait for her to have to eat ALL her negative words against him when HE is our Democratic Candidate. Obama, you are SO my homeboy.

Robert   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

YES SHE CAN hide all here secrets and all you supporters for her keep it up, the republicans will win the white house because most of Obama support will go with nader and not Hillary/Bush Clinton.

Dawn   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Karyn Armstrong,

You can only turn the other cheek so many times. Obama will be the nominee in November.

Why should the Clintons not release their tax returns. Do they have something to hide.

Its not too late to get on the OBAMA train right to the White House.

OBAMA 08

Sick and Tired   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Again, more of the same. She's just like Bush, What are you hiding Hillary????????????????

LGriff   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I sense the Hillary people getting nerrrrrrrrrrrrrvous. Why is everyone's comment on the defense now. Hillary has been slamming Obama since his winning streak. He has continuously told the people he did not want to run a negative campaign and she just continue to do it. Enough is enough Hillary you ask for it you're going to get it. Obama is leading in delegates what are you fighting for sweetie, attention. Your acting like a little spoil brat that just have had your way in life and now can't handle it when it's taken from you.

OOOOObama 08. No doubt!!!!!!

Annamica, OH   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Guys, don't be so shocked with the hypocrisy coming from Obama's camp, NAFTA has happened already, what's next???

Senator Clinton, get ready to be our next president!

bridgette   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

How can you say this man is getting desperate. He is the same man that won 12 in a row. He is the same man that was never expected to win TX & OH and made her fight for the win and he actually still wound up with more delegates.

She has always went after him personally and he has only gone after her politically. This man is not hardly desperate. Why is she holding all of this information. Now you can't expect this man not to fight back. That is a little unrealistic not to expect a person to fight back. He has been accused of being a muslim, unpatriotic, some illegal dealings which is not true and he should not be able to defend himself by protecting his name.

What is her 35 years of experience and if this man is so bad why would she want him to be her running mate. Makes you wonder about her. You spend millions of dollars tearing him down to try and offer him a job. You don't even have the nomination yet.

Everything about him is out in the open you can go and look anything you want to about him, but, not her everything is so shrouded in secret. If you have that experience in the White House and you were involved in all of the planning of things then why won't you allow the records to be released. And isn't there the fair information act why does she have control over whether those papers can be released.

John   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

This is not going to work.

Use your head, it's time to negotiate

N.S.   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

We need to know whether the money Bill got paid by Dubai got commingled with the campaign funds through Enron accounting. Loaning 5 million to your campaign at 1.2% interest rate, and refusing to divulge the source is vintage Clinton crookeness.

nsheorey   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

…actually tax returns could be a decent indicator as to who'd be a better leader, because it might shed light on how and from where the Clinton's are getting their income. As a strong supporter of campaign finance reform, I'd certainly want to know. Anyway, it's hard for a candidate to be desperate if he is almost guaranteed to have the most pledged delegates at the end of the primary cycle…

Sandy   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Jack after last night all you can say what is she hiding what does her tax returns have to do with anything .??show your tax returns YOU SO NEGATIVE,SICKING, BIAS.

JaneTimms   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

This information is irrelevant. Obama is getting revengeful and desperate. The American people want to know what he is going to do for US. People are hurting right now financially and are concerned about the war. His priorities are wrong. He should not be in the White House.

Angela   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

The reason Hillary is not releasing her tax returns is that it might have to include the $20 million payout Bill got from his dealing with a very sleazy character. I could nto care less about her tax returns. I care about the issues.

Hillary is making a lot of promises she will not be able to keep., but she is telling people what they want to hear, and she will win that way. Just remember people in Ohio, if you want your good jobs back, you better elect Al Gore as president. Hillary said she could not deliver on her promise of 200,00 new jobs for New York because Bush was elected!!

Katherine   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Hillary you are very desparate and what exactly are you hiding??? Just know that if you manage to steal this nomination, I will be voting and campaigning for McCain!!! It is yet to be proven, but at least he is stating he will run a campaign of dignity and integrity — You have no idea what those two words mean???? Quit now while the democratic party still has a chance.

Nancy is sexist as well   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Nancy, way to vote on someone based solely on their gender. How responsible of you.

If Obama's soul, personality, and intelligence were swapped into Hillary's body, I'd vote Hillary for Pres. Sadly, that's not the case.

Sam   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

So this is the plan to get Bill Clinton back into the White House! How much more secrecy and immoral chaos can the Clinton machine create. We are judged by the world through the actions of those we place in our highest positions. Yes, we do need CHANGE!!!!

Paul   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Maybe Hillary is trying to toughen up Obama for the onslaught from the Republicans if (sadly) he were to win the nomination. His wife should thank Hillary for doing something she obviously cannot- turn him into a fighter in the REAL world. Hillary is smarter, tougher, and has more experience. Go Hillary!!!

Robert Young   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

I hesitate to jump in this discussion and really found something interesting here: most people supported Senator Obama and left their messages here are using the same names.

If you guys are hired to do this work, can you be more professional, please use different names. Your boss will fire you if you still do the lousy works.

Chris   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Hillary should have kept it clean. It is all going to get really muddy for the Clintons.

Obama is not being dirty. THIS IS THE REAL HILLARY. FRAUD.

For people who are saying Obama's true colors are showing..Think about this..this whole time, Obama have kept this campaign clean. Hillary has been sending all sorts of negative barbs his way and every one welcomed that, but now..Obama is questioning all the bad things Hillary did and that's bad? You people are despicable.

The clintons have more to lose. Remember who is leading.

Hillary is fraud just like Bush. I sincerely hope Obama can present the real Hillary.

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT

erm   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

If Obama picks Hillary as his running mate, it will cost him the election

Joe, Boston   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

I think it's about time we learned more about Obama and Rezko's relationship. I would like to know more about that than to know how much the Clintons made last year. I would also like to know why Michelle Obama's salary more than doubled after Barack was elected to the US Senate…that seems a little strange to say the least.

Paul   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

This looks like alot more negative campaigning from the Obama camp…

Hillary 2008!

Danny G. Boca Raton, FL   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

We are fighting over TAX RETURNS? are you kidding me? so she has file for all this years and just now Sen. Obama thinks it is a matter of national debate that she discloses her personal finances with the world? perhaps the move is bold in the order of transparency but I fail to see the importance other than to give her detractors more to pick apart… and why would Sen. obama think that President Clinton's tax returns will be mixed in with hers? in the end we will find out that she is a successful person making an abundant amount of money and Sen. Obama grining over the fact that Republicans are going to love going over her personal statements and labeling every deal she might have struck to speak or to get royalties from her many books…

Fernando   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

She was the one that started this type of campaign….Now I am very curious to see what she is hiding. If there was nothing to hide why not just release the tax returns!!!

David, Gilbert Arizona   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

I listened to a CNN pundent last night say Hillary needs to go starkly negative by pointing out Obama's failings after her win in Texas and Ohio if she expects to maintain her momentum. I guess Obama was listening because he's definitely come out of the gates swinging.

Ruth   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Hillary will never show her tax returns, don't you get it. All she wants is power not to hel people by guvung health care, education and much less helping our troops. Remmember that Clinton cut the budget for our troops during the 90's. Why she does not want the White House documents to be release to show the american people her experience. She can explain how she help the american people when she was part of the legal system at WalMart (maybe she was helping people breaking the law by coming to this country illegally). We need to be fair and careful, we need to look to the whole picture of both candidates and check their voting record. Besides we need a president that reads the NIE report in crucial times, like going to war under false premises. The news is that Hillary did not read the NIE report and give President Bush a green light to go to Iraq. Now we are suffering the consequences.

Dee   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

If Obama wanted to mud sling, he would bring up the ongoing case in the California courts. Google Peter Paul vs Clinton. FEC took a staff member as the sacrificial lamb and fined him a drop in the bucket after campaign fraud that amounted to over a million dollars. This is an ongoing case in the California courts.

Jon   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Obama is getting quite desperate, and resorting to the exact tactics he was against not one month ago. Typical politician, and a poor one at that.

Tom   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Come on Clinton supporters. Think. Have you not had enough divisive politics over the last 16 years, first with the Clinton's and now with Bush. You really want to support a candidate who is the most divisive figure in politics? You all must love pain and nothing getting accomplished for the AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!

Hillary started all of this and now all her supporters are whining just like she does.

jS   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

If you Hillary people are so convinced that she is not hiding anything then why don't you simply encourage your Queen to prove it by releasing her tax returns?

I'm guessing you folks are not as confident as you pretend.

Get on with your lives people – Obama is already the nominee.

AG   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Who cares?!?!? They are living the American dream! Everybody wants to make some amount of money! As long as the government doesnt have a problem with what they are reporting, I dont have a problem with it. Go back to Iowa if that's all you can come up with Barack.

JK   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Obama's integrity speaks for itself. Stay on course, keep taking the high road and you will land on your feet. Go home Hill and Bill…we don't need to be lied to any more.

xia   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

hmmm… seeing the fowl attacks the clintons have practised over obama…. i think the clinton people need not complain on this…… so stop this shameful politics

robert Gilmore   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

tranparency

AN   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

"DIGGING UP DIRT"
Is the political game Hillary wants to play. It's what everyone is feeding on now. It's what Barack has been trying to stay away from. It's also a game two can play and with the Clintons track record I dont think she can win.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!

Jim Kansas   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Question is what does Obama have to hide, lets put him under the microscope for a decade or two and see if he comes out looking like a fresh rose.

melchg   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Obama should really put the pressure on….call her out and say I'll even get off the campaign trail for a few days to give you time to put them together

….but she wouldn't ever dare do that

Victor   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

All of you are wrong!

You should be asking yourself one question. Do you think that this government, no matter who is in office, can handle another "social health care" program? Look at Social Security, the government just spends that on political salaries. 60% of all taxes that are paid go to government officials. WHY? Because all of you are too gullible and like the fact that you do not have to work. (Don't like to work, vote democrat!)

Both Hillary and Obama have no clue about our economy; let a lone how little they have experienced real life. If you tell me that living underneath the governments protection and on all our monies (a.k.a. tax payers), all of you are hopeless. Neither of them have private industry experience. It’s just as best if we put a king in and raise our income taxes to 55 percent to pay for his way of life.

Hillary is not going to bring this country together. And anyone who votes for her obviously is ill educated and thinks that wrong is right. Hillary is hopeless and if she gets in office, I will be fighting every issue she brings to congress.

You people need a reality check!

GO SEAN HANNITY!!!!!!

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

So much for running a different kind of election campaign. These last couple of days have proved that Barrack Obama is just another Washington Politician….he just hasn't been there as long.
He made a promise about NAFTA and then turned around and told a foreign government he didn't mean it (what the heck is a Presidential candidate doing talking to foreign countries), He is linked to a guy who is facing criminal charges over financial dealings.
He has been around for only a few years in the public eye, think of what else might be hiding in the weeds ready to come to light about this guy. Even if he wasn't linked to the NAFTA thing, then he can't control his own staff. I am just waiting to see who Obama picks as his Dick Cheney. If we elect Obama who will really be running the show. He is to inexperianced.

Dalton   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

If you think the Obama/Rezko relationship is an issue you should go to you tube and watch the video detailing senator Clinton's relationship with thrice convicted felon Peter Paul who hosted a fundraiser for her 2000 senate run. Clinton claims she had no role in planning the fundraiser and didn't know Mr Paul's history but recorded phone calls show she is lying.

DAB   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

How dare she claim she won Florida last night in her speech, when everyone know Florida and Michigan didn't count cause they moved the primaries up, she was the only one on the ballot, and no one campaigned in those regions!

Brian of florida   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Guess the media still has its bias.But dont you worry dems,when you finally finish tearing each other apart the media will focas its bias on republicans only like usual they will make it seem like "republican dirty tricks".But its to late for you guys.McCaine landslide then maybe you will all finally leave for europe,canada, mexico or even venezuela where you will find a govt to your liking.

Carol   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

qster – "Hillary said she would have her taxes ready and I believe that."

Hey qster, I have a bridge to sell you!

James   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

It's about her 2006 tax return. She had until April 15 of 2007!
John McCain and Obama released their 2006 returns, Cliton did not. Then loaned herself 5 mil. Why not release the returns, and kill the story?

TF   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Hillary also has ties to Resko. She ain't releasing anything proving that until at least that trial is over. I find it ironic that the same people claiming Obama needs to "man up" whenever Hillary attacks him with outright lies suddenly get all defensive when he legitimately brings up how shady she has been with her personal records.

PS- Hillary might have picked up 1 or 2 delegates last night. Obama is FAR from "desperate" or "losing."

Steve   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Obama has been Mr. Nice for too long. The history of the Clinton's is long and murky. It is time to start throwing rocks back instead of marshmallows. I don't think the connection to a dirty fundraiser whos money was returned even compares to a little thing called White Water. As Bill said himself " If one person is selling you fear and the other is selling you hope …" If she cannot fully disclose all of her history then how can voters really know what they are buying? Come on Hillary, get real and disclose it all if your so saintly and prepared to lead this country she should have nothing to hide.

amazed   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

I think the public is more interested in the 'unknown unknowns' than the known knows.Hillay has been around for years now and ppl are voting her despite of all that.I think senator Obama should focus more on disclosing much about himself before the republicans do it for him at the expense of the democrats presidency.

Alex A   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

To all the ignorant ones on this ticker that think releasing tax returns don't mean anything, you probably should educate yourselves a lot more about the implication and the importance of transparency. It is important for anyone running for public office to make their returns available because this will tell you a lot about their credibility and trustworthiness. If a candidate does not embrace transparency because they have so much to hide that should give voters a really scary reason to be concerned…needless to mention that the candidate is competing for the highest office in this country. All that are saying that is doesn't matter are either a little retarded or really need to have their heads examined

Diane   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Obama is such a LOSER. After all the illegal and unhonorable things he's done at the voting polls in Ohio and Texas, he still lost. Now he just can't take the fact that his bubble is bursting. Whining whining whining….

Nando, Florida   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

She won't ever release them BECAUSE she KNOWS AMERICA will not like what they FIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ABC ABC ABC ABC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Martin Brown   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Mr Obama if you are listening, you must fight fire with fire. HC has shown that there is nothing she will not do to win. You need to go after her too.

What is this experience she claims?
What has she achieved other than being Mrs Clinton?
Challenfge her on her finances.
Check out how that meeting was organised with the Canadians, becxause it was leaked before it was organised. You have a mole in your campaign, and it may lead beck to Clinton.

If she would rather destroy the party than step down and endorse McCain rather than you, you must do the same to her. You can not lead if you costantly turn the other cheek. You can forgive her, but beat her first with the truth.

PLEASE.

steve   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

I think Sen Hilary Clinton is digging to find some wrong with Obama….is this the kind off president the U.S. want……here in Canada we dont see anything with Nafta..the Prime minister is investigating this matter

kelly   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Why doesn't everyone release their tax returns? Hillary is not so dumb as to be hiding anything that could be substantially damaging. That guy, whose name shall go unmentioned, sounds desperate again. Maybe he should repair his own kitchen sink without stealing parts from Hillary's.

Hillary 2008. Nobama, noway, never.

Mike   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Why do any of you care about Clinton's tax returns???

I know that I am still waiting on mine to come back and mine are not nearly as complex as hers or big business… My understanding from my father is that he will not see his return for several months because of his business dealings… I really don't ask or want to know what he or other people got back!!!

It sounds to me like everyone here is really searching for reasons to discount Clinton's victory or a reason not to like one of the candidates… I think everyone needs to start looking forward and focus on the issues… I also think that all of this is the media's fault because they need to sell newspapers!!!

Shane Hughes   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

If Obama isn't on the general election ballot in November, McCain will be president. Democrats are shooting themselves in the foot by voting for Hillary. She is not electable as president, and polls showed this well before the primaries.

t   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

So why is it when Obama asks Hillary a question… any question, then he is suddenly stooping and negative? Really people. It is a legit question. Most presidential noms release their financial records and she has not. So the question is why? As for the Rezko issue… it is, in fact, a non issue. Why not stop letting the facts be fed to you and find them out on your own…

bill   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I have a friend in Texas and he said that everyone though Barack was going to win!!! He said everyone here really like Baracak. So it was a shocker for Hillary to win. He says the reason she won was because of heacy latino, Mexican turn out!!! thats what really but her ahead…….The campaing was buying tacos to voters….Lol..Im serious.

Anna   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Hilary is tougher meeting the challenge, although falling behind but still keep up the confidence. That's what we need, someone will stay strong facing a bad situation. Obama is so pathetic, he has so many advantages, getting 80% of the black votes and endorcements from Kennedy family, which none of those are given based on his political achievement. He's used as a weapen by Hilary haters. When he loses, he behaves like a loser. He started blaming on other people. Let's see him keep going down, that's right for him.

Smart   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

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Obama is going negative too. Obama is phony, fake.
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Gmoney   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Seriously, Clintonistas can't have it both ways.

You can't go negative, call it "facts," and then get outraged when Obama brings up facts.

Likewise, you can't blast Obama for doing something, and then turn around and do the same exact thing.

So pick a stance and stick to it.

She is divisive
She is in it only for herself, and ignores supporters in states that didn't go her way
She is a poor sport
And most importantly, even after last night, she is still at least 100 delegates BEHIND.

Becky in Indiana   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

RELEASE YOUR TAXES CLINTON!

Rose   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

The reason why the media is not "doging" Clinton about her tax return is because they are waiting for her to be on top then they will use that to bring her down. Negative news sells. Do you notice how they waited until 2 days before the election to talk about Obama and the Canadian flop as well as the land deal. Note that these were out there long before. I like how they gave Hillary all the respect before Texas and Ohio… They want the drama to go on to sell paper and increase viewership. Hillary get ready! You gave them amunition about Obama. You are next! Give out the return and show you have nothing to hide.

Jack   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Does the fact that Obama has to *change* his message and push negative attacks on Hillary prove what she's been saying about him all along, that he's naive and just a dreamer?

Look up the word 'naive' in the Thesaurus…. one of the synonyms appearing is: Inexperienced…

Becky   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Way to go Hillary!!! But don't think of putting Obama as VP. We need someone with more experience. If you don't get the nominee, even though I am a true democrat, I will have to vote for McCain.

LMDJ   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Bravo! Obama! Long overdue. Hilliary camp is so quick to point out imaginary dirty dealings of Obama (he is the least wealthy of all the candidates running, the wealthiest being Clinton and Edwards) and he has released his tax returns since 06′. Clearly, he has nothing to hide. What are Bill and Hilliary hiding? Obama should ask the question because McCain surely would!

What's the delay? Do it Hilliary.

Hilliary brings up Rezco which is Hillarious. Nothing will become of it. And Rezco donated money to DNC and one of Hilliary top national chairs, Mayor of Los Angelos.

Apparently, Hilliary supporters don't like it when Obama goes negative but negativity and fearmongering are perfectly fine from her. Gee. what a suprise!

Jamaal California   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

It is funny how all the clinton supporters are so happy today but what i think is they must not no how to count or the would know she is still alot of delgates behind so MESSAGE TO HILARY AND HER SUPPORTER YES WE CAN! WE WILL NO GIVE UP WE WILL NOT STOP! OBAMA 08

Edgar   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

People, people wake up and focus on how we are going to win the General Election. Obama supporters focus on National Security, Hillary supporters focus on PA and our next victory!

Philippa Callender   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

After reading several articles written in the Chicago Tribune, about Senator aObama and Mr. Rezko was not covered by national news until Senator Clinton brought it out in a debate with Senator Obama.

What I would want to know are:

1. What is the real relationship between Obama and Rezko?

2. Who introduced Obama to Rezko when and for what purpose?

3. I'm particularly troubled with the following article since it concerns Seniors:

Chicago Senior Housing Project Gains Political Attention with Obama and Rezko
Friday, February 15, 2008

Part of the recent news and commentary about Barack Obama’s relationship with real estate financier Tony Resko has to do with a senior housing apartment complex down on the south side of Chicago. Part of the controversy surrounding the Obama / Resko affair has to do with letters of support that Obama wrote in support of the 97 unit apartment complex for low-income seniors.

As a state senator in 1998, Obama wrote two letters to city and state officials to support a Rezko/Davis senior housing project in his district that received more than $14 million in taxpayer money and netted $885,000 in fees for the two developers.

At the end of the day, the concern is about Obama’s relationship with Resko. However, the senior apartments are a necessary improvement in that Chicago neighborhood. Would Obama be under the spotlight if he didn’t support the project, regardless of his relationship with Resko? If he didn’t support something like senior housing, Mr. Obama would probably not be a politician nor in the place he is in today running for the President of the United States. In that case his lack of support may be a larger lightining rod than his relationship with Rezko.

Paris   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Some change you will bring!!!
I am so glad people are starting to see that it was all rhetorics.

Tafoya A. Hubbard   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

One more thing Obama will release his Rezko info when the Clintons disucss their dealings with him. Oh yeah nobody wants to talk about that FACT. Obama has been the same from day one Hillary is the one who changes her platform anyway the wind blows. If this goes to convention we will lose in Nov.

Cheryl Shrum   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Thought Mr. Obama wasn't going to resort to negative tactics to get elected? I thought he was the candidate of change and not politics as usual? So much for rhetoric. If I was him, I would focus on his NAFTA goof, his relationship with Rezko, his change on public funding, his Church and Farrakan and most importantly, issues of substance to the American people.

Les M   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

I thought Obama didn't run negative campaigns. Looks like he's changed his mind from running on "change" and "hope" to running on "slash" and "burn".

HLB   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

It would really be nice if Obama started to focus on issues of concern to people here in the United States. Hillary does have more experience, not just a first lady and eys, she would be someone if not married to Bill–look at history. I find it interesting that women are so tough on Hillary.. how many of you stay with cheating bf's and spouses, abusive partners, ? Please, get real with your issues. Most people are intimidated by a female in power, alwaysh ave been. Obama bringing up her 'hiding things"-what about him? All politicians in general have ethics issues..get real people!

Rebecca   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Oh poor obama baby lost a few and can't take the pressure and the heat of this contest. Hillary '08!!

Stacy   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Well we already know Obama gave a 5 million earmark to Michelle Obama's employer. A hospital that had a net income of 100 million. Don't think they needed tax payer money.

Obama said he wanted to be transparent and yet he will not disclose all of his earmarks. Are you hiding an earmark to a Rezko company too?

We also know that Obama wrote letters to help Rezko secure 14 million on loans. We have not seen all those letters and emails.

Sounds like Obama now has his "claws" out.

mjc   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

what a cry baby. wah wah wah, no one cares about this stuf.. BOOOORING.. what, they aren't allowed to make money?

cmon barak, let it go and instead of attacking tell us why you are ready to handle the attacks from the GOP.. guess you aren't, as we've seen this past week, you fumbled the NAFTA incident and you can't bounce back convincingly from attacks from the clintons so you show your true colors, a politician, no agent of great change.

you sir, bore me!

go hillary!

Joey   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Seriuosly? After her upsetting victory last night this is the best he has to counter with? It's still a long road to beoming the parties nominee and the media and Obama had been acting like it's over. Last night was a refresher that it's not and that not everyone is onboard the "O" train. Take your hits like a man and move on… Your running for president pick a fight that matters…

bh   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Doesn't anybody remember the name of NORMAN HSU?????????

Mandi Locke   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

I don't think it is an unreasonable question and although it is a challenge of sorts, it is no where near being negative.

dpmurph   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

I don't think this is desperation…. Its a glaring omission on her part that the Republicans will defintely exploit. There's really no reason not to release it, and if she does, and there's nothing there, Barack and his campaign will look peevish… so there's no reason NOT TO, unless….

AC   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Release the returns on or around April 15? Maybe a few days later? Who knows, maybe 8 days later?……which puts us after the April 22 Pennsylvania primary? It's devious. But then this is what Hillary Clinton and her team do time and again. Unfortunately for the country, they "do devious" well.
One can only hope that Obama holds her feet to the fire on this and other issues as well as Team Clinton did to Obama in the closing days of Ohio and Texas. Timing is the key.

Demetria Houston   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Hillary has been in desparate mode for quite a while. Hillary supporters, don't get too high on the horse because it will hurt going down. Let's not forget, she's still behind in delegates, and will remain to be. She won't go on a winning streak like Barack did. She has been running on negative for quite some time now, and while she thinks it has paid off, let's see what crying game she'll be playing in few weeks when she doesn't win anymore primaries.

yemiray   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Obama is finally starting to fight.. I hope its not a bit too late?

I have an advice for Obama campaign.

1. Avoid silly mistakes like that of the Candian consulate..there are too many of them cropping up days to each of your crucial primaries every now and then.

2. Tell your candidiate to learn how to fight back and go on attack when necessary. Good guy don't win elections. We have seen what happened to Dukakis, Kerry & Gore. Someone told me thats why the Clintons are the epitome of American politics they know when to hit back and when to go on attacks.. Soft attitudes has cost DEMS too many elections in the past.

3. If Obama can not go on attack and counter very well, then he's not worth a candidate, Hilary should be the one Because the Republicans will shred him apart in the general election if he plans to continue with the usual disastrous soft approach of the failed Dems of the past. It has fail each time.

A.S.   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Obama is a crybaby? Are you guys kidding? Hillary was the one going all crocodile when it fit her needs.

Obama has been nothing but cool all the way. That's the temperament I want to see in the White House.

I could release my tax returns in a few hours. It's photocopying. Clinton's claim that she's too busy is flat out deceitful. Can't wait to see what's in there.

susan   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Michigan Primary-the real story about Obama..

Obama tries to call "unfair" the results of the Michigan Primary where Clinton won with about 55%. He was on the ballot but withdrew his name along with John Edwards. Kucinich and Clinton left their names
but no one campaigned here. We voted our choice already and do not need to repeat or redo this act of democracy.
Supporters of Obama and Edwards told voters to vote for uncomitted if they wanted to voice their concerns. Such a wise judgement call to pull his name and then play like it was unfair is the biggest farce to decieve voters. Networks need to be informed instead of being led by this deceit. Saying it was like a communist election is not true. When you pull your name off the ballot you need to face the consequences.
Michigan voters need to be counted!
Thank you,
Concerened Citizen – Lansing

sKeptic   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Someone in the news media should investigate the suspicious timing of a Canadian official's disclosure of a preemptive 'conversation' with an Obama campaign economic advisor about NAFTA … on the eve of a primary vote in Texas and Ohio … not leaving enough time for all the details to emerge.

Could this be a favor called in by the Clinton Clan?

In politics allegations don't have to be true to have an effect, as we've learned from those sly republican tacticians.

Terri Patanus   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

By the way the voter that will not vote Hillary do not matter she will still win with out them, they never voted before anyway.

NOW the votes that will go to MCCAIN because OBAMA is on the ticket will put MCCAIN over the edge and we will go to MCCAIN/

THINK LONG AND HARD ABOUT THIS………………………

Johnny   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

These comments from Clinton supporters are comical. Every time her back is against the wall she takes a cheap shot, or sheds a crocodile tear. Thus far Obama has run a positive, clean campaign. How difficult do you people really think it would be for him to dig a skeleton out of her closet? Hopefully he’ll continue to rise above her tactics, but I won't blame him if he goes into attack mode.

April in Texas   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Hasnt Obama released all his tax records and such? I am pretty sure he has earlier when first asked to when he first started running for president.

Hillary Clinton has lots to hide which is why shes trying to delay the release as long as possible. She started the mudslinging and I hope Obama gets this out so the race can be open and honest once again for the american people.

Obama '08

Karen   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Come on, some of you posters are just rude! Be easy on CNN this morning, they had a rough night.

Listen up…. CNN is about to explain to you over and over and over…. why Clinton's wins meant nothing. Play along, they're hurting.

"Change We Can Believe In"   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Edgar,
Clinton is not a war hero. How can she stand up to him. She has never been in the army.

Smart   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

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Nice try Obama, you got release the Memo from Canada !
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Mike, Richardson   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Shame on you Obama!
Look at his threatening tone to Tina Fey…
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Mr. Obama said later that he wanted to meet Tina Fey, the comedy writer and actress who was the guest host on “Saturday Night Live” when it all but endorsed Mrs. Clinton.
:“Clearly, Tina Fey and I are going to have to have a conversation,” Mr. Obama said.

Lisa   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

I looked at both of the Senators tax returns from previous years and they were both made available in April 07 (boring – and available on the WP), not sure what the big fuss is to get them in and available before the filing deadline of 08? I haven't even completed my taxes for this year (still looking for extra credits/ deductions that I'm sure I don't qualify for!) Other than to be nosy, I'm not sure if anyone cares how many speaking engagements Bill Clinton or Senator Clinton had in '07 to finance this election. Nor do I care how many book deals either candidate [Barack nor Hillary] has to finance their lifestyles. But if either has done something illegal then yes we should be made aware. Anyone want to see my tax returns? There's some pretty good stuff in there. :-)

Split Between   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Even if Obama is looking for something to get the pressure from him, that's what he is supposed to do, right? It is a competition…and it's the truth

carla   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

renting out the lincoln bedroom mrs. clinton, getting rid of white water files, how about that..come on show those taxes! but then again that's ok, if she wins the nomination the republicans will have a field trip with her.

Jack, CA   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Yes, Clintons might have made a lot of money last year. Yes, Bill might have worked for some companies. Isn't that very normal for a retired politician? Is there a problem if all the money is earned legally?

Obama, you seem to be desperate. You have completely lost your hope and change message. To me, you have become another typical politician.

Jamaal California   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

clinton know she has taken alot of money from special interest groups that is why she is not trying to release here returns? Go Obama You can do! Obama 08 we won't stop!

Tafoya A. Hubbard   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter and im glad he is going negative as some people would like to call it. The Clintons dont play nice and he has tried to be above the fray but when you have negative false ads running then you have to FIGHT back. I dont care to see the papers regarding the purchase of his house but you Hillary supporters and media cant seem to let it go. So he can stress her about her tax returns which I also dont care about. All is FAIR in LOVE in WAR!!!

Sharon   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

WOW, this board is humming… LOL! The next seven weeks are going to be quite a show. :)

Stella Clark   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

To the Obama camp, one last question: When do you plan on releasing your 2007 tax returns?.

Elizabeth   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

It's DUBAI, stupid! Hillary has blood money on her hands. Bill's dubious dealings with Dubai leaders will shock the country once the truth is revealed. People, wake up! HRC is bad for our country.

Jenny   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

I sure hope that everyone criticizing Hillary for not releasing her tax returns yet has filed their OWN tax returns.

Obama's getting desperate. Anyone with half a brain should know that the Clinton's have been trounced hard in the past for their finances and considering that Hillary's been planning on running for President for years, I doubt they would make the same mistake.

Obama: going negative does not mean you should make personal attacks. That's what Republicans do.

Preston L Harden   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Bottom Line: The She Devil can't win: Do the Math. Hillary is a disgrace to the American democratic process.

GO OBAMA 2008/2009

44th US President BARACK OBAMA

CA   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

The pending Peter Paul fraud case needs to be elevated to the public's attention as well.

LINDA K. IA.   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Who cares about Hillary's tax returns. I don't like to give mine out either!
Go Hillary!!!!!!! Thank-You Ohio!!!!! Thank-You for the Texans that supported Hillary!!!!! Thank-You for all that supported Hillary!

Amy G Wright   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Barack is a nice guy!!! But if it was me!!! I trow the who house out to the clintons..They are the mos corupt people I ever seen. Period. Its scary to think that they will be back to the white house….Im glad Barack is ahead….

Afro American Man   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Wow, I feel tricked by Clintons and fellow Dems . I am 41 years old and have seen my share of politcis. Even after all the dispair brought on by Bush. All due respect . But was'nt Sen Clinton there when Bush was ripping the carpet out from under America. I mean she voted for the war that should not have been. So she was there . My Question is why did she sit by , no puplic out cry of Bush doing things she thought were bad? Answer money? Was she paid or givin ear marks to keep quiet. .

Jeff   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

How strange that a man with close connections to a slum lord wants full disclosure of Clinton's income when he will not disclose the exact nature of his connections to Rezko. Perhaps the first thing that he needs to change in his campaign built upon that mantra is his own connections to the dark underbelly of Chicago politics. Obama can keep his spare change, I want a candidate who can show me the money where it really counts–in actions, not empty words.

Sharon   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

And so all you 'movement' lovers and idolators – here is the true man. Barack Obama, a typical politician. He is showing his TRUE COLORS now. The basis of his campaign was that he would go above the negative mudslinging but his campaign is just as dirty as everyone else's. So he now asks for the Clinton's tax returns. What a joke he is. I hope now you will see the truth.

Get off your high and almight horse Barack Obama – you are a typical politician. This is why we should support Hillary who knows who she is. Barack Obama is in denial or just a plain ole lying politician – like everyone else. I have an inclination it is the latter.

Terri in CA   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Give me a break John….since when did the Clinton camp offer a truce???
They're "just warming up" and according to her website, they're going to keep at it….get your information straight please!

Taylor   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

maybe Obama should reveal some of his old records. I'd like to see what he has hiding in his closet.

John Q   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is the dirtiest politician out there, and she's taking advantage of Obama's high road by going extremely negative – then when he responds in kind she can say "Hey look, you went back on your word, you went negative!".

The sad reality is that negative campaigning works because the general public is very easily manipulated by fear and by the media. Hillary Clinton is bad for the democratic party and bad for America. She says she cares about "change" and about "helping struggling families", but all she really cares about is herself and her husband's legacy. As far as I'm concerned, all of you Hillary supporters deserve what you will get when she wins the nomination: John McCain. I, for one, will be voting for John McCain if she wins, despite the fact that I disagree with almost everything the GOP stands for and have never voted for a republican in my life. Hillary Clinton needs to be stopped, and if the Democratic party has to go down in flames in order to accomplish that, then so be it. 1968, 1980, 1984, ALL huge democratic losses, yet they never learn. Hillary even copied the 1984 Mondale ad with the "Red Phone" at 3am. They never learn, and it's so sad.

Carol   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

The tax returns are just the tip of the iceberg on the attacks Obama could pit against Clinton. Her "35 years of experience" has certainly generated many more skeletons in her closet. Obama was trying to play nice here so as not to give the Republicans fodder for their campaign this fall, but the under-educated voters rallying for Hillary apparently fall for the Karl Rove tactics.

I can't believe I was actually torn between these two candidates a few days before my state's primary (WI). Now I am Obama all the way!!! Although, by Hillary's logic, I should have just stayed home and let Ohio determine our Dem. candidate, even though many of us 'unimportant' states voted for Obama. Of course she won Ohio…she basically skipped WI to campaign there 3 weeks before their primary. I am voting for the candidate who believes ALL voters voices should be heard.

Obama '08!!!!!

king from toronto   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

lol"hillary supporters are funny.wheres the negativity?the man is simple asking a question.what is she hiding?are u guys scared??you should be.

mike   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Barack Is still winning….Im not quite sure what all of these desperate comments are all about. Please do research before you post on here.thanks.

j   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Why is she hiding her Whitehouse papers? Is this the type of government she plans to run? One based on secrecy and deception?

Tired   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Dear Clintonista's

1) Only 1 question mark or exclamation mark is required per sentence.

2) Obama has talked about his dealings with Rezko. Clinton, however, has not. Ask yourself why there is a photo of Bill and Hillary posing with Rezko?

3) There are people, gasp, who dislike Hillary and it has -nothing- to do with the fact that she has a vagina.

4) The fact that some of you think her having a vagina would make her a better president is no less sexual discrimination than a man who thinks she'd make a worse one.

5) Math is obviously not your strongpoint if you think Obama is worried or desperate.

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Jonas   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

One more thing:

It doesn't matter that Hillary has won the "must win" states. These are states that are going to vote for the Democrat nominee anyway. What Obama brings is the realistic and strong chance of winning a few red states, something that Hillary will never accomplish.

Tracie   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Dirty tactics by Mr. Untransparent.

aurelia- your smart neighbour   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Yes.. clinton we need to know.!!!!!!!!!.. democracy = transparency… ooops I forgot you are a Republican

Shame on you for using all the dirty tricks in the clinton's dictoionary to steal votes and still be proud. I wonder how you are able to sleep at night.

jim   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Why senator Obama getting negative now? wasnt he supposed to be holding the moral high ground? what happend now? All talk ?He would do the voters more good by being himself as normal ordinary human being as the rest.

Tony   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Hillary is withholding something because why else would you hold your tax returns…… It will all come out soon, but if you have nothing to hide you will disclose your tax returns

Francis, the Netherlands   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

What Hillary is hiding?

Could it be *who* is on the other end of that 3AM phone call?

Hillary For Pres. NOT Obama! Ohio   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Obama looks like he wants a pitty party, Now he has lost big ground here in Ohio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wayne   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Transparency in government is important. Hillary should release her tax returns like EVERY OTHER DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE ALREADY HAS. Besides, if she doesnt do it now it will be brand new ammo in the general election if she makes it that far…which I doubt.

Patricia G   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

are you Hillary supporters serious…Hillary is the one who is defensive…ask her a question depending on who it pleases that is what

BetN   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

response to D-Stuff

Your statement "who cares about this stuff…her personal affairs have nothing to do with her running the country" is a joke right?

If they can't make good choices in their personal lives I sure as hell would not want them makes decisions that affect mine.

Brandy   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Wow…Obama and Hillary's supporters going at it full force. Go ahead and give the Republicans what they want. Guess when Bush's reincarnation McCain is in the oval office, everyone will come together and gripe some more that a front couldn't be united and the same old leadership gets voted into office. There will be no blaming the media or campaign styles – the blame will sit right in the Democratic parties laps! So please resume your arguing over two people rather than political issues and stances and platforms. Keep fueling your hate because that's exactly what each candidate and our country needs.

Mary Jo in Illinois   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

I'd like to know what Obama is hiding by not disclosing his 2005 and 2006 earmarks.

Go Sen. Hillary Clinton! YES SHE WILL!!

Terri Patanus   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

When Hillary is done smacking you around little boy she will get to her returns.

By the way OBAMA how is REZKO??????

Smart   March 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

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Hehehe, Obama is getting desperate.

Obama need to release all financial and other information related to indicted political fixer Tony Rezko, – get real Obama.

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Gudarz Davar   March 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Sorry, my immediately previous comment was meant in reference to the story entitled, "Obama challenges Clinton's experience claim" which doesn't seem to have a link to permit comments.

Thank you!

Sandy   March 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

JACK & WOLF DO YOU HAVE EGG ON YOUR FACE ?? you both have been so critical of Hillary . thought it was over ha ha . Your favorite boy didn't get what you both perdition Did he. Cnn has been so BIAS. You both should lose your jobs

Darth Vadik, CA   March 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Thank you Obama, its about time you go on the offensive and not let this hysterical womam throw everything at you.

Jack   March 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Obama '08: "Change without experience"

These Obama attacks don't seem like a "new style of politics" that's going to bring "Change"…. it smells a lot like more of the same, and if things are just going to remain the same, I'd rather have someone more experienced like Hillary at the head of the Same train

If Obama's idea of Change = More of the same, what is the point of his candidacy?

John   March 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

to christine up top there thats not going to help you, its called thompson center arms babe, i'll take that over your degrees any day. One way or another we are going to take back our country, Boston tea party anyone throw the bums out.

Elle   March 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Obama, don't resort to this. You will lose your votes. No one wants to vote for someone standing on a foundation of hope, change, and integrity and that very person (you) attacks the other for hiding information a day after losing three states?

Come on Obama, where's your hope, integrity, and change from old politics?

BreKa   March 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Why is Obama camp or the media not bringing out the truth about Hillary Clinton past dealings? Examples, many of her fundraisers who were friends to them have been indicted or fled the US. The Obama camp should play her game too.

Daisy   March 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Obama, shame on you!

About time   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

The Clinton campaign did a great job of dodging this all week.

"I'll try to get them released before March 4th" – Hillary Clinton.

Obama has to go negative at this point, since Clinton has given him no choice. And all you Clinton supporters need to shut the hell up. Your candidate started this negativity in South Carolina and it's no rearing its head again.

Go ahead and throw the kitchen sink at Obama. There's enough water in the Clinton sink to drown her.

Obama '08

Gregory H. Brooklyn New York   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Where did my junior Senator from New York Sen. Hillary Clinton get the money from to write herself such a fat check. Sure looks like one can make a lot of money in Politics. I want a job in politics. Somebody call me please.

roger   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

well, fair is fair.

Sen. Obama did run a hig-ground campaign . In any democracy, voters decide how the country and campaign has to be run — by electing and giving their votes.

The fact is voters in OH,TX have proved that many still vote for candidates who is using oled style negative attack tactics .

What else you want him to do when our party senior elders are not complaining about negative ads from Sen. Clinton?? DNC must have intervened and stopped such attacks, but they were silent.

He is now responding and he should.

DEmocrats are always good at throwing away victory opportunites by internal fights — and we are doing it again in this season.

Letha, Sioux Falls, SD   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Is the bid boy whining? She is not out of the race and does not by law have to disclose the tax records until later. Someone send him a tissue.

Trenchtownrock   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Congratulation to Hillary and her camp for pulling off big wins last night. she and her campaign waged war against Obama and prevailed. In the procesas of warring she spoke about Resko, Nafta backroom dealings, and insulted her oponent by claiming that she and Mccain has experience while he only gave a speech. Today Barack is stepping up the game. He realized that the pretty boy politics would onlast so long. This business is dirty aand many are after you Barack. Sean Hannity is spreading lies, Limbloated wants to see you bloodied, Medeved is calling you out on his radio show, and many others are not ready to say that their president is a blackman. Time to go to war Barack. Time to leave it all on the line like your felllow chicagoian Micheal Jordan did for years. Time to call her out and all the shady backdoor dealings that she and her husband are involve in. Let it all out because this race is too important. Ohio didn't mind her mudslinging, and Philly will relish it. Black folks understand the journey of the media and will siff through all the nonsense because its ingrained in us never to trust them. Don't wory about us we will stand tall only if you fight. we will not leave our Black starliner in the middle of the night. Call her out Barrack. Let the world know she is not fully vetted. Let Joe scarbourgh and all those media cronies who want to see you fall that you will not go away easy. Be strong and courageous, be very strong and courageous, and remain humble because victory will be your in the end. God Bless.

Tiara   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

I just don't understand this…

First Obama goes for hope and change..
And then the fire of scrutiny is under him, he wants to play dirty and calls himself new politics? If you try to play with the big dogs, you're gonna get burned!

George   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Congratulations Hillary supporters!!! You are the biggest hypocrites in the universe!

If Barack Obama hid his tax returns and this was HIS thread about it you would all be posting about how he accepts money from Farrakhan, al-Qaida, the New World Order and even Dr. Evil.

Hypocrites.

Melissa, MI   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

This isn't a personal, negative attack. Obama is asking to see pieces of paper. If you think this is negative just look at what Clinton did in the past week:

She explicitly said that all Obama has to show for his career is a speech against the war, belittling his 25 years of public service.
She alluded to people's children being in danger if he is in office

There is a big difference between these attacks and encouraging an opponent to simply to be transparent.

Kc Texas   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Huh? Obama uses the same dirty tactics?? No way! He is a saint. He will never do negative attack on others. It's bad for the party.

Obama, you should wait a few days before dirty attack. Otherwise, people will call you "little desperate".

If Hillary releases her person income return and no problems found, will Obama exit the race? Remember, disclosing her tax return is not required.

Bill--Pa.   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Hillary has nothing to hide obama …………………………….

Hillary all the way……………………………………..08…………………………………………………………….

DAB   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

I am absolutely disgusted with Hillary Clinton. She did not win Ohio and Texas the republican gave it to her thanks to Rush Limbaugh and his crew of listeners. Obama still won more delegates last night than Hillary!!

The truth will prevail and I truly believe Obama will win the Democratic nomination once Hillary's camp realizes that she is still losing when it comes delegates and most states won.

Also if the super delegates go with Hillary and not with who the majority of people voted for not only will vote independent for now on (hopefully Bloomberg runs in the general election) , and i will find out who my local super delegates are and vote them out cause they must be held accountable.

Yes we can!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris, Middletown, CT   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

And those who say that Hillary and Obama are "similar" – aren't paying attention….they are not….she is truth challenged (nice way of saying liar)

obama on the way out   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

secret meeting with canada.

and secret letter to colombia, same thing – don't worry it's just campaign talk. sorry obama, this one will come out too.

and he talks about tax returns/wants to know where she got the $5 million for her campaign? we want to know where rezko's wife got the $625,000 for the empty lot to enable obama's house purchase at a $300,000 discount, when the rezko's were telling the courts they were broke. oh yeah, now i remember, it was saddam's bagman, auchi. no wonder obama avoids the subject and storms out on press questions.

Wendy   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Obama is destroying his own party. The chance of DEM winning GE is getting smaller if he stays.

GRAIG WRIGHT   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

O so your saying tha Hillary is the only one that can say to the media look at rezco??? this is dumm!!! rezco contributed to many campaings and Hillarys too!!!!! lets not forget the foto!!! The question is why her refusal to realese her tax records..If she did not have nothing to hide why she just say ok and release them the next day!!! Whats good for one should be good for all!!! McCain and Barack have done so!!!

Shayne   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Does no one care that Hillary voted FOR the war in Iraq, that Bill was the President when NAFTA began, that she voted FOR the Patriot Act, that she will divide the American people rather than bring them together, that if she wins it will be more of the same old thing?

Kim   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

ok, Barack you wanna go there, how about you produce the papers in reference to your deal with Tony Rezko, and how about you release your taxes from that year along with this years, I don't think that you want this fight, because it will get ugly, you are so pressed to see Clinton's taxes, what next you wanna see all of her supporters taxes, you cocky, arrogant little man.

Women for Barack   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

If anyone is desperate, it's HILLARY!

WE DON'T WANT YOU!

GO BACK TO ARKANSAS.

Denise   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Barack is just getting started. All the gates the Clintons were involved in there is certain to be so much more…by the way where are the Rodham brothers?

andrea   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

ugh I see all these people talking about how obama should not be pressing clinton about experience because he does not have any. Yeah well the guy isnt pushing his whole I have more experience than the next guy. He has not even tried that argument. Like when she asks him how she is going to change. She says she can change but she also does not give reasons for change. Therefore, the man can ask her about her experience. She keeps pushing those 35 years of experience. Yeah, doing what? hiding your tax records so no one can see it??? what are you hiding? I applaud Obama for finally asking about this. Why isn't the media constantly attacking her about her tax records like they did about his religion, experience, and background. come one people wake up. It's about time the Clintons were actually tested. for people who say Obama has not been tested, well up until early last month he wasn't even seen as being close to a forerunner. That all changed after Iowa and they still did not see him making it past Super Tuesday. Which he did, so now they are asking him things and he keeps puttering along. Hillary is helping him. She is helping him show how tough he really is. So Hillary supporters, enjoy that "win" last night. You wont have that many in the future. Ah but you have not had any in the past. I think it runs 3 wins out of 16 contests? Yeah nice comeback guys.

White Water...   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Well…..another day on the blogs with the Obama campers allowed to spew the venom……shameful actually!

Ya know, after 87 million dollars the Clintons were found to have done NO WRONG DOING….did anyone know that? Did you also know before the Clinton Camp broke the news that Senator Obama had been in the back door with Canada regarding NAFTA – then he had the nerve to deny it until the memo came out?????????? Now that is honesty at it's finest right?

He is no different than any other politician however, other politicians take care of their business in Washington DC – he doesn't!

Joseph   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Don't you find it strange that at last moment, things just kind of fell in Hillary favor before the primaries yesterday?

Do you think it was an accident, Canadian officials gave her a helping hand, or that the media all of sudden started being nice to her? Somewhere favors and money were being paid back to Bill.

Obama knows he can't let Hillary play these games, attack his character, make false accusations in the news about her angry she is at Obama, and let her use Bill's connections to foreign politicians do her dirty work. Because, we saw in Ohio and Texas that these tactics helped her.

The reason Hillary hasn't gone all out on Obama about Rezko is because she has so many more skeletons in her closet. Hillary is playing the "I won't say this if you promise to not say that about me" game.

Get Real. Vote for Change.

Jay   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

How could Obama be desperate when in fact he is still leading in delegates. The only person that is desperate is Hilary!

ajks   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Bill and Hillary need to also need to disclose the list of donors to the Clinton library!

I am also an independent who will vote Obama or McCain in that order. If Hillary is on a ticket, she will not get my vote.

Janet   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Let's turn Obama's words from February around…

"I understand that Senator Obama, periodically when he's feeling down, launches attacks as a way of trying to boost his appeal."

Back at you Mr. Too Busy to hold Senate hearings.

John   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Clinton news network, how much did Hillary have to pay you guys anyway, not you Cafferty, i always thought there was hope for you, we knew Dobbs was dirty, wolf, king, might have to switch from Fow to cnn to msnbc. Hillary is a loser.

Gudarz Davar   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Hello,

Could you kindly post Senator Clinton's specific responses to these 'charges' which she shared immediately after they were made by Senator Obama this morning on CNN. By leaving this out there as a headline, you are controlling the flow of information and giving the impression that there is more gravity to his query than there is (since she responded eloquently and clearly within minutes).

Thank you!

Thomas C, TX   March 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Now now…Mr. Obama, do not upset me now. This is an attack that a usual/typical Washington politician would do. I'm really disappointed now. He promised he was above these attacks and insinuations. Just because you couldn't deliver on your message in Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island does not mean you should act like a child.

Smart1   March 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Obama is absolutely right…. As they say, follow the money! Unclear why the media and people seem to be ignoring the elephant in the room. She should be releasing her taxes and agenda during years in the White House for the public to make an INFORMED decision during this selection process.

king from toronto   March 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

so she trows all this stuff about obama and the hillary supporters,are exited.now the table's gonna turn.it's negative.lets see who the real hillary is.ie she still cant catch up with delegates.enjoy your 15 minutes of fame hillary.be over soon.obama 09

Niko   March 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Hillary cannot win. Do the math. She is only succeeding in making Obama less desirable. She is the Nader of the democratic party. Drop out. We don't need 4 more years in Iraq.

D.   March 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

SHAME ON YOU, OBAMA!

What about your claims for no "negativity", for doing away with "old Washington politics" ? So fake!

Say NO to Obama, Vote for Hillary!

Eric S   March 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

This is so lame. Obama, how is your dealing with Rezco? Why did you get a $300k discount for your house?

Steven   March 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Obama is losing and is more and more desperate…

Diane in TX   March 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Obama why don't you level with the American voters and tell them that you opposed the war but your vote did not count because YOU WERE NOT SEATED IN THE SENATE AT THE TIME!!!!!! Liar!

California Independent   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

What is Obama hiding? What was his vote in 2004? Did he stay home as Kerry's vote for the Iraq war made Kerry unqualified to serve as POTUS?

Inquiring minds want to know who he voted for in 2004.

Karen   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Yes, her husband cheated on her. But at least she gave her marriage another chance. Till death do you part gets overlooked too often nowadays. And I am sure Bill paid for what he did.

Give her a chance to file her taxes so she can release them. If she needs till 04/15 then shut up and deal with it.

Maybe she is just taking care of her business and after 20 years of releasing every tax statement, odds are she does not have anything to hide.

mary cleveland, ohio   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

I live in Ohio. My sister has been a registered Republican due to her affiliation with Evangelicalism. Our family is Democratic.
She called today to say e-mails from the Republican Party were flying in all day yesterday to her, adivisng Republicans should vote for Hillary Clinton in Ohio.
What is up with that?

Jake H   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

What is Obama hiding? Why won't he sit down and talk to the media about his dealings with his good friend Rezko? Why does he run away from the media when they bring this up? Why doesn't he disclose all financial transactions and e-mails reference Rezko helping him acquire his $1.65 home? Again, what is Obama hiding?

If you are going to go on a fact finding mission with Hillary's past, be prepared to go through the same thing with yours or you "will fail miserably."

Jim   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Wow, he said he wouldn't go negative but that promise sure didn't last long. I'm still not sure why I want to see her tax return. Is that going to make our country better? A little set back and it looks like his campaign is falling apart.

Women for Barack   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

NO SHE WON"T!

Hillary IS AJOKE!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

WE DON"T WANT YOU! GET OUT OF THE RACE!!!

Roger from Arkansas   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Just drop out of the race Obama.

Sound familiar?

Just Miss   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Hello people – It is important where Hillary and Bill get their money from. These are the people they are tied too. The folks whom they will be supporting when they get in office. Not you and I !!!!

Dragging out the Democratic primary is not a good idea and it will play into John McCain's hands. Keep that in mind as you cat fight about this.

I am an independent, not a Democrat or Republican. I will vote for the best canidate even it if comes down to the lesser of two evils as it has over the past 30 years.

Chris, Middletown, CT   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Interesting….
Late-breaking numbers out of Texas’ odd two-phase voting system put an asterisk on Hillary Clinton’s Tuesday night victory speech, showing gains made by Barack Obama in the delegate grab race had all but numerically canceled out her big win in Ohio.

norb   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

It's so petty isn't it? One millionaire. Yes, Obama is a millionaire, telling the other millionaire, how many millions more do you have than I have? I don't think the factory worker who lost his job in Ohio who has a wife and three kids, really cares about how much money the other has. Getting people back to work at decent paying jobs and out of this war is what matters. Getting this three dollar and more per gallon gas situation over is what matters.

sharon in NY   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Come on , people….I doubt there is much more that can be drawn out of the Clinton closet that hasn't already been drawn out by the media, and, shame on Obama and his supporters for being "sore losers" in Ohio and Texas and trying to stir up more political dirt. Obama appears to be turning into one of those "Washinton politicians" that he has been "against" in his campaign!

liberal   March 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Obama's team will do anything to smear Hillary Clinton.
Obama has lots in his own closet, just wait until Republican's start oppening it- you will have lots of fun answering.

jw   March 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

I find Barack Obama's insistence on transparency interesting, to say the least. When he was asked to release his calendar or schedule records from his time in state legislature, he said he didn't have any records. Even soccer moms have a calendar to keep track of where they are supposed to be – are we to believe that a state legislator did not keep track of lunches, meetings, and fundraisers? Maybe he just isn't a "detail guy." Or maybe his records have information he doesn't want to get out – meetings with Rezko, perhaps?

Jen   March 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Clinton had a drug criminal contribute to his campaign. They are always full of under the table tatics. Do your research people if you cant do that then why are you even posting?? IF you did your research maybe you will open your eyes.

Bill Ryder   March 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Hey look, Clinton does get to go completely negative to eek out a few point win in Texas and save her candidacy without having to answer for all the skeletons she has in her own closet. We see where that got John Kerry in '04 in the general. If you are going to fight a shark, you need to be a shark. That's the sad lesson. Hillary has knocked the whole dialog down a notch. She reminds me of Bush.

Nate, MD   March 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

You want to start a battle Obama? I think you've picked the wrong person. She will tear you to pieces!!!!

I LOVE AMERICA   March 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

She has a history of hiding things.

We need explanation from the Clintons about their involvement in fraudulent doing with Peter Paul. I watch the DVD (Hillary UNCENSORED) I can't believe what I have seen. We need explanation, we need to know any individual who's looking forward to being our next president. We can no longer accept liars or people without moral values to be pour president, it's unacceptable!

Please inform us now because we can't afford losing another election to the republicans in November.

Thank you!

MIchelle   March 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

To all Hillary supporters, If Hillary wins the nomination I want you to think back to all this Obama bashing. I will come back to this site and under the line "I TOLD YOU SO" will be me mocking you. Its not who we like better, it has to be electablity from moderate republicans and independants. The republicans are salivating to run against Hillary because she is what they need to shore up the conservative base and win over independants. The Democats will lose the White House in November mark my words if Hillary is the nominee.

Shane   March 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Oh trust me people, it is a very big deal. If she wants to be President we need to know everything about her. I'm sensing she has got some shady income. You can get a sense of her character when she withholds information from the American people. Do you want another George Bush in the office giving tax brakes to his oil industry friends. I think not.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Come on, looking into Hillary's tax return, give me a break!
Is that the best Obama and his team can come up with?
I believe we should check into Obama's past and future.
Democratic voters derserve the right to know.

Milton, Harrisburg, PA   March 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Income sources = influence. Why don't we have a right to know who is influencing our President? It matters.

Pennsylvania votes in April 22nd. If Hillary doesn't release her taxes returns then, she will lose some votes.

Mathematically speaking, Hillary can't get more delegates than Obama (unless she wins 95% of the votes for the remaining states–as I said, mathematically, she can't win). She is choosing to soil the collective Democratic bed she sleeps in for what? The DNC needs to eliminate the number of delegates from Michigan and Florida from the number necessary to clinch the nomination. The system right now is just bad for the democratic party. Howard Dean are you listening?

Sheldon   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Obama needs to drop out now!

Mike   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

This is silly, Barack. Clinton has indicated that she will release the documents, so hold your horses and wait. Barack claims to run a positive campaign that's different from "Washington" politics, yet over and over again, his campaign uses negative attacks. I can't see how anyone can trust him when he promises change and hope for a new form of politics. He proves that there really is no substance behind his words, and he often doesn't even use his own words.

jim jones   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Hate CNN anymore. So biased with dopey reporters. Why do you still press on with petty stuff? Why doesn't CNN report real news anymore? They are turning into Fox or better yet E! TV.

GO HILLARY!!

patrick kelly   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

That's what I'm talking about ! Come out fighting! PK for OBAMA!

Kenneth   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Why doesn't Hillary just release the info? But, the Obama camp should have jumped on this b4 Tuesday.

Dee   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

sure. what is she hiding?

YaRight   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

"who cares about this stuff…her personal affairs have nothing to do with her running the country. Hillary is the person to beat and now Obama is the one who is getting offensive and negative. Obama supporters are probably some of the most rude and angry people I have ever met."

LOL, cause she wouldn't be hiding anything that shows what shady deals her and bill have been doing.

Mimi   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Stop reaching, Obama, and take your beating like a man. Sheesh. This man? DO. NOT. WANT!!!!

LocustTree Philadelphia, PA   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Go Barack!

Don't let the Clintons sucker punch you without exposing their repeated occurrences of hypocrisy!

The truth will win!

James   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

What about Obama's tax returns? What does he have to hide?

And people, Obama won't change anything. Get back into reality with the non-Cult of Personality people on here. That is all.

Women for Barack   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Clintonites have the audacity to say shame on Barack Obama, I say, SHAME ON YOU.

Get real, just google Hillary Clinton and there's plenty of scandal to see. I wouldn't be pointing the finger right now!

Go get her Obama. She is a joke, cheat, liar, psycho, do I need to go on?

Yes, someday I would like to see a woman president, just not her and all her baggage. If she somehow steals the nomination away from the 'people's choice, it'll be John McCain in the white house.

Mr. B.   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Any CPA will tell you…….there is something fishy here !

Michael   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

If Hillary steals this nomination, I'm simply not voting. I refuse to join her "poor stupid white people" voting block.

Darren   March 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

what records with Rezko? Hillary is such a LIAR

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!

mona   March 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Oh its about time Obama shows his true colors. Not so above the fray today are we? This sounds like a true Washington politician. Good for you Obama. Why aren't you asking for her record working in the White House? Oh wait is it because you will find that she really does have 35 years of experience?

barb   March 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

I am so saddened that Hillary has set out to destroy Obama over Rezko, despite no wrongdoing by Obama and his release of Rezko's funds to charity rather than for his personal gain or campaign. Canda also verifies the truth of Obama's stance on NAFTA and that phone call. She just indulged in a brilliantly timed smear campaign. Since honesty and integrity mean nothing to her , she is delighted to steal these modest vicotries at any cost. I can't get over Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island not seeing through all that/ I guess it's becasue she has become the darling of the CNN pundits overnite.

WV for Hillary   March 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Wow, how desperate is the Obama camp now? You can only hide behind pretty speaches and NO experience or results for so long. Did you really think that Americans were that stupid? (Well we did vote for Bush twice, I see your point)

Sean Chong   March 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Fair or unfair? When she released her 3 am advertisement, Obama said that she was being negative. Some said that she couldn't keep her husband in the right place. Some said that she's evil…. many of you get out of track on her. Get back!

Stanley   March 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Here comes the negative campaign…Time to get down and dirty…If I have to vote for demo, I'd vote for Obama. If I have to vote for Obama vs. McCain or Clinton vs. McCain, I'd vote for McCain. Why? Both Obama and Clinton deliver speeches that promise a lot of reforms like universal health care, etc.. Do we ever ask where in the world they would get the money from to fund for those things? We're already deep in deficits for god's sake.

BreKa   March 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Yes, Obama, it is time for you to go negative on this woman. Let see her tax returns. Where did she really get that money from that she loaned her campaign? You all do research on this family, be ready to get the shocker of your life. It is all in the internet. Hillary Clinton was the first who went negative on Obama, he was patient but now it is your turn Obama go negative on her.

John, Euless, TX   March 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

NObama is getting DESPERATE!!!

His team can continue to wet their pants about tax returns while the rest of us will focus on NATIONAL SECURITY and THE WAR IN IRAQ. Man…i can see how tax returns really measure up to those issues.

Come on NObama…..get a clue!

Lou   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Hmmm, what have the Clinton's been up to? You don't make 12 Million per year without being up to something shady.

KIKI   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Well…Obama wants Hillary to show her return. Obama should release the documents showing the purchase of his house $300K below market and just next door to Rezko's property! Why? Because Rezko is indicted for criminal activities and has contributed extensively to Obama's political trayectory. Obama: be really honest and start dealing with the facts. And please do not tell us that you pressed the wrong button by mistake as you did so many times when voting in the legislature. No more silly excuses Obama.

Jed   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Hey Evan, wanna show me your tax returns and see how pathetic you really are?

Obama is finally on his way OUT!

Rebecca   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Hillary Clinton's campaign has already stated when she will release her tax returns sometime in April… if we, the public , care about such things. He also is concerned about her spending, etc.. he forgot to take a look at the fact that he is the top spender so far during this election. Whatever..

Hillary '08

C.Farley   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I wish Obama would put as much energy into telling us what is in his HOPE package that we can count on the day he is elected.
If this tatle tale way is how he will run the country,how do we know he won't bale when the going gets rough on him?

Concerned Citizen   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Tax returns? That's the most pressing issue the Obama camp can come up with in electing a president? How about if Mr. Obama explains why two years ago he said he didn't have enough experience to be our president…but now he does. That is a more important question in my mind.

Groucho   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Straight from AP … Hillary's "Big Win" Tuesday nets her a max of 12 delegates, and likely a few less !! Hahahahahahaha … pathetic !

bobw   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Accusing Obama of hypocracy in the face of Hillary's personal attacks is laughable. What do you expect him to do? He had avoided a harser campaign and has discovered that the voters are too easily influenced by Hillary's slash and burn approach. It's about time his people start taking off the gloves.

mhg   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Oh my gosh give me a break !! I am so glad that I voted for Hillary.
That is the kind stuff that makes me soooooooo happy I voted for Hillary.
Let me tell you after 8 years of the present administrations lies a tax return is the least of my worries.

Tracy   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Norman Hsu's donations to her 2008 campaign is probably why she's not releasing the taxes. duh.

Beth   March 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Why is this perceived as desperation on Obama's part? Why should he feel desperate, anyway? Last time I looked, he was still leading with the larger number of delegates. Aren't some of you displaying a "double-standard" here? When he goes on the attack it's desperation. When Clinton goes on the attack it's just politics?? Come on, people!

John   March 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Hillary is a sore loser.

Marla   March 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Who sounds desperate now? Obama of course!
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT.

ma   March 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Why she is explaining one more time that she will release her taxes at a later date. Would you mind asking her what the court case in Ca. that her family is involved in all about? And Why was she allowed to take so much from the White House when Bill's term was up? It she planning on taking more if she gets to go back to the White House?

Sharon   March 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

While they're at it, how about releasing a donor list to her husbands Presidential Library? Maybe explain why they accepted $10 million from the Saudi royal family and what would they need to do for payback?

Kate Poe   March 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Hillary Clinton was accused of having an affair with Vince Foster her business partner who committed suicide why isn't the media investigatigating this. The American people deserve to know the truth. If she has nothing to hide why won't she release her tax returns?

Texan   March 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Going into March 4th Obama's pledged delegates lead was 151 and on March 5th Ap is reporting his lead shrunk to 139 delegate. I think he is still on a commanding lead.

clare   March 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

oh please, so now the obama camp is going negative?! oh no, not the hope for change candidate. ha ha

obama, you are just like any othe polititian. your true colors are showing.

CNN please post my comment.

Mari Helen   March 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

I figure she doesn't want to release b/c she has her own Rezko to contend with….

She should quit complaining about Rezko until she proves she doesn't have one of her own via full disclosure. I could understand if it was only the most recent year of retures, but it's apparently all years of returns since they left the White House. That's 8 years.

Given the whole White Water scandal of the 90s, this makes me very nervious and the primary voters deserve to know the answer NOW, not when it's too late to change horses in the general election.

Kevin, Louisville, Ky   March 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Hillarians ,,scream all you want, let her release the tax returns …Hillary wants to play in the mud ..well here we come …we will see who gets dirtied ( no pun intended)….. I bet it wont be Obama….

.35 yrs of experience in scandals, mud slinging and extramaritial affairs ….Hillary ..here we come to …run run!!

Ken Phillips, Jersey City, NJ   March 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Ok HRC supporters, finally you have experienced the sweet OASIS of a few victories after being parched out in the DESERT OF DEFEATS and LOSES; funny, how a candidate who 'CLAIMS' to stand for "CHANGE" is winning, using the same old-fashioned FEAR & SMEAR TACTICS!
Now that HRC has won, may be she can focus on having her TAX RETURNS and W/H PAPERS released – - WHAT-IS-SHE-AFRAID-OF? TRANSPARENCY ??!!

Edgar   March 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Cathy – Please big issue! It is relevant but not super big. Worry about National Security because as I write we will not win the General election if we are weak in National Security. Mark my words!

J. McKinney SW MO   March 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Do we need her tax returns to see how she will run the country? Obama is getting desperate. Hopefully more of his sneaky operations will come to the front. GO, HILLARY!!

Jeff   March 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Why wait that long? All candidates released their tax returns a very long time ago. Why not next week? People have wanted to look at them for months now. I believe that she’s hiding something. Look for dirty and bloody money. Those deal oversea!!!

Illinois   March 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Oh, and Obama is hiding the kickback from Ameren IP/Cilco in Illinois in his bank account…while my electric bill has tripled in three years. You really are for the working man barack, yeah right!

Obama Supporter   March 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

I would love to see the tax returns. No reason not to release them if you've really got nothing to hide!

Beth Jackson   March 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Nice try, Obama.

sky   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Hillary aint seen nothing yet. You think Obama got support BEFORE your negative week…..that was nothin compared to the support you will see him get now….

Heather   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

REALLY???? Get a life Obama. We should be more worried about his Church's website than Clinton's income.

david   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Obama's tax return is probably in some other person's name. Let's see the documents on the lot you bought next to your house Omaba.

Give me a break. CNN is playing the "trash Hillary then pick her up card again".

Hard ball is not a game you want to play with the Clintons. Just take the VP nod and save the party.

Kemi   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Clintons are not transperant, they are coup, millions of Americans want to know what their are hiding. It is going to be a great loss for Democrat if they nominate her for 2008. Shame on the congress black woman raising her hands up yesterday, she sold her birth to Clinton.

king from toronto   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

we all would like to know what is it that she's hiding.lets go obama.2 can surely play that game.this is the kind of fight she wants.lets give it to her.behind u all the way.obama 09

gurarro   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Shame on the Clinton supporters. You say 'Hooray" when she slings mud (last 2 weeks ring a bell) and Obama has taken it with a smile and not really stooped to that level. Well, in the famous words of HRC, "Let the fun begin!!!". The Clintons have more dirt to dig up than the entire Congress.

Saint13   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

"…her personal affairs have nothing to do with her running the country."

Are you kidding me? It's ok to make an issue out of Obama's MIDDLE NAME but it's not ok to make it an issue when a candidate dodges around disclosure?

Voting for Obama & Change   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Well, it takes time to polish the turd that is the Clinton's financial status. Keep digging Obama, it's only a matter of time before some little known nugget of truth see's the light of day. She's got a lot to hide. I hate to say it, but it's time to play hard ball!

Jonathan Gaines   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

As Jerry McGuire stated…"Show Me The Money".

Mike   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

AJP:

In due time!! Give me a break!!

In due time, we will find WMD's also!!!

Hillary is a crooked door-to-door saleswomen!!

WHERE"S THE EXPERIENCE!!

Is this the experience she keeps talking about!! Experienced at hiding stuff from the American people!!!

shelby   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

she IS hiding her income and clearly it IS an issue America needs to know….NOW!

Natasha M. in KY   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

I just want to know if Clinton supporters can add??? Look at the math!

Bobbi Jo Weber   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has been investigated to the extreme for most of my adult life. Nothing sticks because apparently there is nothing there. I have never been more proud of her than last evening. The nation is beginning to see that Obama is just talk, pretty talk, but just talk all the same. The undecided voters who put Ms. Clinton on top yesterday did so based on her economic and handle on world affairs. Go, Hillary, go.

Ray   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Barack Obama…..one pissed off "preacher", just look at his post Texas speech. What a scary sight…..check it out.

J. McCaskill, MS   March 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

My oh my, how the tables has turned. Is this all he can come up with. LIke before people vote, they compare and contrast their tax returns. So much for the "I'm an washingston outsider." Then again, I guess this is the "silly season" of politics.

Hillary '08′

Illinois   March 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Whats Obama's wife hiding when she is with holding her thesis until Nov 5th?

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

I think when disclosure is made it should be for tax years 2006 and 2007 at a minimum. She's had enough time to clean up the 2006 return if this action was necessary.

Casey, Atlanta   March 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Obama, you're going have to be much stronger than that to knock her out. She is Alan Keys, who up until this point has been your strongest poltical opponent.

adobea   March 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Obama 2008!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that it was conservative Republicans crossing over to vote for Hillary that caused her to win! Because if hillary is the nominee, mcain will easily beat her.

OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deb, IN   March 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Who cares obviously she is wealthy since she could loan her campaign 5 million dollars. There is nothing to hide since she knew going in she would have to disclose her tax returns.

This is an attempt for the Obama campaign to take the heat off of him for lying and getting caught!!!!!

America heard and then they spoke loud and clear!!!!!!!!!

Tazz   March 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

I for one would like to know why she is keeping it hidden.

Marie Sue Ann   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Why are you saying Obama is gettin desparate..Lets remember who won 12 states in a row..Not only that, he is still up in delagates, in the papulor vote and won more states. If Hillary has the right to ask about rezco her ex campaing donor..Than clearly Barack has the rights to ask about ther tax records..I hope we goes further and bring all the clinton scandals. Baracak is to of nice guy!!! If I was runnig I bring all the clinton scandals…..

BK   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

We don't care about tax returns and we don't care about someone's personal life. Thats why they call it personal. We want someone who can run this country and get us out of this mess we are in! Obama does not have enought experience. Clinton does! She is the most electable. She has won the states you have to win to win in November. 10% of the people polled said they will vote Mcain if Obama gets it. Obama can't win. The only reason he has got as far as he is, is because he got 84% of the African American vote.

Nick   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

She said she will disclose those soon, if there is nothing to hide it will hae been out already. If that was OBAMA she will be crying that the media is protecting him. SO RELEASE THE TAX PAPERS NOW. HILLARY

Robert in NM   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Hey Obama, if you want to talk about being honest, tell us the TRUTH about your secret meeting with the Canadians on NAFTA???????????

If you can't walk the walk, don't talk the talk.

Jos   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

This race would be over yesterday if Obama announced Carolyn Kennedy as his running mate. I was disappointed to see Hillary match his winnings last nite. She is a spoiler and only made advances due to her negative campaigning. I would ask her and her supporters this, Where is all of the stuff she stole from the White House? Why did they take all the letter W's off the computers in the White House? How is it even possible to have an impeached ex-pres live in the White House? Isn't that alone grounds to distrust him around sensitive information? And lastly, why on earth have him left alone at anytime again while Hillary is preoccupied. Think America! Think!

lou   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

It's scary when I saw this, and I couldn't imagine if Obama is president.

Mr. Obama said later that he wanted to meet Tina Fey, the comedy writer and actress who was the guest host on “Saturday Night Live” when it all but endorsed Mrs. Clinton.

“Clearly, Tina Fey and I are going to have to have a conversation,” Mr. Obama said.

Ken Vesey   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

the Clintons' — plural form, apostrophe goes after the s

Paul   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Hillary,

You are the best candidate we have, and having Mr. Obama as your VP will train him to be President of America in the years to come.

Hillary 08,

Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island you showed America that you stand with her and believe in our party!

HILLARY -PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Mike   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

All you have to do is look at her previous year's tax return, it is public record. The Clintons made a lot of money off books as did Obama.

Now Obama is on the defensive and feeling uncomfortable. He has to grab at straws to find an "issue" to hide his issues.

Samantha   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Can I see the all the papers from the deal on Obama's big house he bought with Rezco's money and help?

Theresa   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Boy this guy is grasping at straws now.
The skeletons in his own closet have started to rear their ugly heads….sooo now he is convinced that Sen Clinton has something to hide as well. Last I read on CNN it was a friend of Obamas on trial NOT Sen Clinton. Careful where you are pointing fingers Obama it has a way of coming back to bite you.
Hillary 08

Jim, Youngwood, Pennsylvania   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Yes another Barak story from the Obama Cable News Network. What happened to the change and I don't run a Washington campaign Obama? It seems that left the building along with all the hot air you kept filling it with. Barak you and your speeches aren't going to get you the nomination.

Clinton Shuts Down Obama   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

It is reported that Obama is attacking Clinton and throwing everything in including the kitchen sink.

Clinton has stopped his momentum and it's reported that the Republicans are were not whispering in Texas, Ohio, and Rhode Island.

Obama is left to turn his attention to NAFTA and a trial that is now taking place.

Carla   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

For all the misinformed, the tax returns will tell us which special interest groups are funding Hillary's campaign. If you don't think that's relevant, then you're clueless. After reading these remarks, it's no surprise that Hillary's voters are the least educated according to exit polls.

TN_Dave   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

What is happening with the Peter Paul v Hillary Clinton campaign finance scandal? Have this been resolved? If not, why the MSM do not discuss this? Fair is fair.

William   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

It is interesting how Obama and his constituents are now trying to attack Hillary Clinton and trying to make her personal life an issue to the public after her wins last night. I say, "Go Hillary………..show that you have nothing to hide!!" We NEED you in the White House.

Goodheart   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Is Senator Obama going negative? Is this the politics of usual that his entire campaign has been against? He's just like every other politician, isn't he? So much for hope. Obama and his campaign staff are no different than any other political team, just less experienced.

JDS N.C.   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

The deal is if she releases her tax returns we can see where her income is coming from. She didnt make all her money from books and her meagher Senate salary?

Richard C   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Whether or not you support her, it'd be a lot better for all Democrats if she'd just release it. If there is nothing to hide – as she says – than she can simply get the allegations to subside. If there is something to hide, then us Democrats can make a more educated decision about which candidate has the sort of 'experience' and 'credibility' we want.

Dennis   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

d-stuff: Funny, I would have said the same thing about Clinton supporters.

Thing is, their personal information is important. Are you Clinton supporters saying that you don't care about Rezko anymore? After all, the only part of the "scandalous" connection left between Obama and Rezko is the real estate deal between Obama and Rezko's wife.

Joey from Ohio   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Also keep in mind who is out there and who has got a money cart being pushed behind him (Oprah). I think Hillary shouldn't have to release her tax information at all and neither should have Obama, it shoud be a personal preference. Do people ask where you get the millions that you are using to be on TV 4 to 1 against Hillary in Ohio and Texas? Funny how most of the ads run on Harpo productions.

interesting   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Obama let's see:

1. Rezko
2. Larry Sinclair and gay sex & drug abuse in November 1999 as Illinois State Senator
3. Lack of meaningful work in U. S. Senate and Illinois Senate

Please go down the road of attacks. You definitely will not be a 'CLEAN' after this.

Pay tribute to Senator Biden for me.

Ponyboy   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Vince Foster.

Linlo   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

This is a legitimate question. Obama released his tax return, as most candidates do. This was SO important to Gov. Strickland-OH when he ran his campaign. Why doesn't he ask the same of the candidate he supports. yes, PJ, transparency in government DOES MATTER. Are they afraid some more cattle future trading is going to come out? WHAT IS HILLARY SO AFRAID OF that she can't do this? "Oh, I've been busy," she says. Doesn't she have an accountant????

take off the blinders AMERICA   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Just like the American people would like to know how you Mr.Obama came up in the ranks so fast?!?! (at least the true thinkers do) And as far as setting the bar Obama with your half truths about know Rezko. In one debate you clearly stated you barely knew the man to touring the house you purchased with him?!? Oh and let's not forget your camp speaking "then not" speaking to Canada about NAFTA?!?! If Obama's only weapons are going to be Hillary's tax returns and the Iraq war than his campain is worst off than I thought. NOW who is doing the mud slinging Obama?

kris   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

For those of you who thinks this is not important…Shame on you!!!!.

Hillary Clinton 2008   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

The dream ticket would be Clinton as PRES and OBAMA as VP.

He should take that as a blessing and earn his right to lead this country.

If he doesn't than that is a good indication of his motives.

Do what is right OBAMA, and accept a VICE PRESIDENT slot!!

We need a decider as president and an inspirer as second seat. That is the only way it makes sense.

Mike D   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

she won't release her tax returns because A) she will lose and she doesn't want to be both a loser and a disgrace and B) she has VERY shady business dealings and is disgustingly wealthy

deb in az   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

i dont know but i wouldnt be real comfortable about someone looking at my tax returns . thats like someone going through your underwear drawer…….im really not interested in someone elses tax returns.

jessafina   March 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Seriously. Just come out with them, Hil. You get away with everything else. I'm sure if your tax returns are full of shady things people will just chuckle and say "oh, it's just those crazy Clintons again".
I wish Hillary would get out of the race, but she's made it clear that she'd rather destroy the party than do what's best. Shame on you Hillary Clinton.

Ponyboy   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Vince Foster.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Way to go, Obama.

Christine   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

"Instead of making false attacks"?? Pot, meet kettle. Except I don't think Obama's suggestions that she's got something to hide are false!

Karen   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Axelrod said Clinton's not vetted.

I'm trapped in some surreal universe. There are just no roads out of Obamaland are there? In Obamaland the sky is pink.

AMK   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Hillary's victories Tuesday must have really hurt Obama for him to come out swinging like this……hurt him more than he will admit.

Sherri   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

I don't give a darn about any candidates' income tax returns. To me, this is a personal issue and doesn't have a thing to do with the fact that she would be a great president. The question is, what is Oback afraid of , that he has to bring this up now?

Tom Swift, NH   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Hillary, release your tax records.

The American People have a right to know where that $5,000,000 you gave, er… I mean loaned… your campaign came from.

What are you hiding?

McCain '08 – A Change You Can Live With

Oops   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

In part, Obama forgot to pay his dues with Travis Smiley. Plus the $100 Million dollars the 1st Black president delivered from Canada for his wife upset camp.

Give me a break   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Who's playing dirty now?

Jojo   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

How about the Peter Paul case?

Mary   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Sen. Obama I would like to know about the money from nuclear power and drug company employees. I would like to know more about Tony Rezko. Means more to me than the Clinton tax returns and has more to do with what he stands for.

Karon   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Hmmmm! I wonder what's she trying to hide? If nothings going on, then reveal your returns Hillary.

GO HILLARY   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

it's funny he wants to talk about transperancy yet gets really mad when ppl ask him about his relations with rezko.

goes both way, O.

release them when you feel like it, hillary. staying on message is much more important.

GO HILLARY

YES SHE WILL

Katherine J.   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Aw… She's normal. I don't have MY taxes done yet!

Debra   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Obama should have mention this like 3 days ago. When she was throwing every dart at him. But again he has time throw some of those darts back at her and all of her experience.

Hillary is slick.

Roger from Arkansas   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I thought that Obama felt like he was winning.

There is more likely something going on with Tony Rezko then with Hillary's tax returns.

Karyn Armstrong   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

It sure is interesting how the Beloved Obama is now pulling out the tricks after yesterdays losses. No wonder this country is in Irag, monkey see monkey do. We clearly are at war with each other, it doesn't matter what the accusations are and it doesn't even matter if any of them are true at this point. Both candidates are driven by ego to do what ever it takes to win. This is not in the best interest of the people but rather in the best interest of winning. How does this new development inspire and represent change?

js   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I think additionally some of the many pictures of the clintons with their old friend tony rezko should be released again to refresh short-sighted voters' memories

Anybody with any brain cells or memory recalls they were very chummy with him, until recently when they decided to use him against obama…he fixed the election for bill…but's let just sweep that under the rug…they are very slimy, deez cleentons…

Susie   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Why isn't the media pressuring not only the release of Hillary's tax returns, but also the release of the White House papers from the Clinton Library, while Hillary was First Lady. If she is going to cliam those 8 years as experience, then the public has the right to see these papers. Is this how Hillary would run the White House if she were President….secretive and non-transparent? Hillary Clinton is TOTALLY NOT vetted!!! CNN and all the media need to do their job and ask the hard questions.

J.J.   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

so much for beign fully veted…. why do we have to put up with the Clinton's repeated two face approach to politics…. I wish this whole thing ends soon enough, we are tired and need some peace and quiet…..

Nancy   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

She'll release the records and prove that there's nothing to hide.

the Obama supporters are probably sexist enough to believe that Hillary didn't make any income in the past year anyhow, because she's a woman. Well let me tell you, my girl is strong, and she's stepping all over you XY voters.

Sly   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I've been wondering why she hasnt released those tax forms? She must be hiding something.. all of the other candidates have released them.

Same old closed door politics.. can America trust Hillary Clinton?

PaulMo   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Here we go!

Future Outlook: Look for 50+ superdelegates to commit to Obama over the next few days, and expect a Richardson endorsement sooner then later.

S Alexander   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

To the Obama campaign:
Do you really think that Hillary's tax information is anywhere near the top of our concerns re the important issues of our time????
We want a great president who addresses the issues. Hillary consistently addresses the issues. She is grounded.
Maybe its time for a president we can respect and depend on, rather that one we merely like.
Your days as a Rock Star may be coming to an end.

Patrice E. Oakland, CA   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Go Obama! Since Evillry decided to play dirty…….bring it on!!!

hello   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

how about Hillary/Rangel ticket.

KD   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

It is getting heated and I LOVE it. This is when the true colors come out.

Obama better watch it; the last thing he needs is to look like a hypocrite.

Kovsky   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

The Clinton campaign strategy was to captivate the public with the Barack/Rizco link while deviating attention from Bill Clinton's none too ethical accumulated millions over the past few years from Saudi Sheikh's and other shoddy contacts. Contacts he cultivated while he was still in the white house.

Virgina-   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I just can belive she is refusing to release her tax records. McCain and Barack did, whats the issue. This is a question we Americans need to know??? She stated that she loan her campaing 5 million dollars…Theres somehting more to this. She talks about rezco..Lets not forget that he also gave the Clinton monies

Cheryl   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

What is she hiding?
Release the tax returns now!
We deserve to know.

George   March 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Change we can believe in! This is a change we can trash. No more rhetorics. The real you is coming out. Thank god we still had time to figure you out. The more I hear you talk the more I see your inconsistencies. YOU ARE NOT READY SIR. We need a president, not a buddy.

Houston Texas   March 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Clinton should release her tax returns, Bill's list of doners and then explain what her position is with respect to the Paul trial in California where she supposedly is in violation of Federal Campaign Laws.

Don't suppose the Clinton News Network will look into that.

Michael   March 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Hopefully the media would not go too soft on the Clintons. Especially Bill's dealings with rogue African leaders like Olusegun Obasanjo.

Martlet   March 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

I was wondering the same thing. In the last debate, Clinton said she was 'too busy' to release her returns, but the voting public most certainly does have the right to know from where candidates derive their income and what they spend it on. She can release now, for the sake of transparency, or she can wait and hope to win the nomination, then see the Republicans wipe the floor with her. Her choice.

slim   March 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

If only I have Hillary phone number, I would prank call her at 3:am. This is silly season, time to get silly.

Obama 08

Sis   March 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

They are right. What exactly is Hillary hiding? America needs to know that real change is not a Clinton in a pantsuit.

Joe   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

This for Mr. "Too Busy" to hold Senate hearings and committee meetings ?

So Obama, loses big last night and now he wants to sneak a look into a lady's purse?

Give me a break!

Disclose the entire Rezko "boneheaded" connection and not just pieces and parts. Disclose the entire NAFTA story and your attempts to cover it up. Disclose why you were "too busy" to hold hearings on Afghanistan and "too busy" to offer oversight by calling Bush administration officials to testify.

You failed to show leadership and judgment with your Chariman position on that Senate committe !

Carol   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

YES, HILLARY, THE "FUN" HAS JUST BEGUN !!!!

Edee   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

I beleive the only reason Senator Clinton is not releasing her tax return is because she is a SHADY character. Frankly I don't want another Clinton in the White House. I look at things probably in a different way than most, my biggest problem with her is that she keeps calling herself strong, if she is strong enough, why not leave her lying cheating husband. This is a marriage of convinience, and I don't want a President of convinience.

Vote Obama '08

MP- Pennsylvania   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Hillary cannot hold it until she gets nominaztion. For me it sounds like she has something to hide. and after geting nominated, too late for Dems.
Hillary you are paving the way for McCain to white house!!!!!!!

Laurie   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

If you have nothing to hide, let us see. You just look like you are hiding…normal Washington stuff…that is why you will not get my vote now or in November, you are not trustworthy, Clinton, Jr.

factsjack   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Not to mention the White House papers from 15 YEARS AGO!!

Eli   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

We all know the Clintons have money and you can look at the last 20 years returns as her spokeman said. Why is he kicking up about just last years. I want to know about the Tony Rezko deal with Obama, the deal he did to get his house 300,000.00 below market price and then the same day Rezko bought the property next door for the full asking price. Now Rezko is indicted and where is this going.

Gilbert Snow   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Obama can only talk, but do nothing. Can he even figure out how to push button to vote?

Jeremy   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Instead of making false attacks, we urge Senator Obama to release all relevant financial and other information related to indicted political fixer Tony Rezko.

What do you have to hide? Is all you can say is "That is not true"?

Of course, I hope Hillary will be more transparent. But everybody knows she is not, and will not be perfect as a politician. On the other hand, why are so many people dreaming that Obama is the angle so perfect so innocent like a baby.

Sure, Obama cries like a baby when the media is more balanced on question difficulties.

Bukky, Baltimore   March 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Going to her level, I like it. Make her explain her self. We've too many years of "trust me" i'm not hiding anything…

Del   March 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

It does seem fishy she refuses to release them before she gets the nomination. What is she hiding?

Dave   March 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

That's right, Obama, we want to see your Rezko records first. Hillary has been in the public spotlight for how many years? I think you have a hell of a lot more hidden than she.

Kevin   March 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

We can all expect this tax return fiasco to go on and on. DO NOT expect Hillary to release that information until it is clear she will not win the nomination. At that point it won't matter what's on there and therefore won't be detrimental to her campaign for president. Dishonest, but clever to say the least.

OBAMA 08

ric   March 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Show your taxes Hillary , we deserve transparency from our leaders

Hillary For President   March 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Good grief. Would the Obama camp also like her to disclose what kind of toothpaste she uses. Barack needs to stick to he issues.

Laura, TEXAS   March 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

She hasn't released them because she and her husband are crooks!! Helloo??

Jay   March 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Obama's speeches come from "The West Wing". They are basicly the same speeches as the democratic candidate that was on the show when he was running for President. So Obama who are you really?

Kareem from Hampton VA   March 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Hmmm…let the games begin!!!

Amused, Las Vegas   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Gee, I thought Obama was "above" this sort of tactic.

Or was claiming to be, at least.

jade   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

The Clintons is knowns to fight a dirty fight, so it's about time Obama to stop being a gentleman and beat her with her owns game.

ABC=Anybody But Clinton   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Come Hillary…Don't be shy……we're waiting……..whatcha got for us? Let the heavens open up and SHOW US YOUR TAX RECORDS!!!!!!!!

jcpapa   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Obama needs to go negative or the perception of being weak will take precedence. He needs to fight and fight hard. If he believes that clinton has more negatives then he needs to tell us what it is. If Hillary is talking about Corporate greed lets look at her tax returns and see where her money is coming from. I wouln't be surprised that she is making money off of the same companys that have closed down in Ohio and moved business off shore.

Maureen   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

If it is no big deal then release them. Obvioulsy she is concerned that they will raise issues and questions. They are from last April and I am sure someone on her staff has a copy! Just more double talk from the Clintons.

Jak   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Get over it! If the IRS doesnt have a problem with her tax return, then I don't either. Find somthing of SUBSTANCE to complain about. This is just silly and desparate.

dj   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Good Grief, now comes the whining! Get over it Barak. You're inexperienced and you've been bested. Now get on with the issues and your campaign. And, oh — bring it…she's still standing — all the way to the White House! Cheers, Hillary!

Timothy B. Robinson   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Obama supporters whining? But that's what Clinton supporters do, right?! I mean, that's what you've accused us of for the past month. Funny how Clinton's tax returns weren't an issue until Obama lost Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas yesterday.

What brilliant political tactic will you use next, Obama? "Clinton's not black enough?"

Edgar   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

David Axelrod – find something better then Tax records! Focus on how Obama is electable in Ohio, Texas, NY, NJ, Pennsylvania, CA, Florida, & Michgan.

The Republicans have a nominee McCain a war hero. How is Obama going to beat him in the general election. Tax returns please!

DF   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

OH PLEASE! Obama…quit trying to force the spotlight off of your dirty dealings and just step down. You are not the man you are trying to portray to America. Step down now with a little dignity while you can. (and get your wife some facial plastic surgery…she always looks like she's ticked off and lookin' to wollop somebody!)

Patrico   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I wonder what she is hidding… Maybe to the fact that she and her husband are Investment consultants to the Saudi's…..

Ca Native   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Now the gloves come off…. Clinton v. Obama. The more they fight – the more they each lose. Spending money and alienating their opponent's supporters…. it's a GOP Dream.

Barack Oprah   March 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

She said she will and it was reported.
Is he going NEGATIVE?

Christine   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I'm tired of the comments from "smarter than thou" Obama supporters. I have three, count them, three college degrees and I support Senator Clinton.

Remember before you insult someone else that this country was built on the backs of blue collar workers and the under employed. The work they do everyday keeps it running. They deserve your respect and thanks.

CNN, please don't keep this on moderation.

marrig   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

San Francisco

If Hillary's tax return were as pristine as she would like for us to think, she would have released it long, long ago. The very idea of her stating that she will produce it only after her nomination should be a huge red flag to anyone with even a grain of common sense. It is tantamount to saying: " Hire me first, and then I will show you my resume."

CWW   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

This doesn't seem like it should be a big deal but if its not a big deal why doesn't she want to release her tax returns? Obama does have a point, he is much more transparent.

Cheryl, Upstate, NY   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

It's about time someone started questioning Hillary about the dealings she has to hide. She is so quick to point the finger at Obama, but I am sure she has a few skeletons in her closet. I for one would like to know what she's hiding in her tax returns. She said in the last debate she would make them available ASAP. I see she has done nothing of the sort. I ask you people, Is that the kind of person you want as our commander and cheif? I THINK NOT!!

"OBAMA 08″

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Let's stop all this smear attempt by whoever regarding the Clinnton's I wish the news and canidates would stick to the issues!

Mark   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

like whatevers on the return isnt going to be washed? C'mon.

Anton   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

What I want to know from Obama's camp is why Nadhmi Auchi, a British-Iraqi billionaire lent millions of dollars to Barack Obama's fundraiser just weeks before an imprudent land dealings with Tony Rezko, what was promised to Nadhmi in exchange? Does it mean that we, the U.S. will be staying longer in Iraq than Obama has promised,. Probably so and why would anyu politican accept money from a foreigner…there has to be a interest involved…and why is there no mention regarding nadmi Auchi made in any of the U.S. based papers, or is it possible that the Republicans will bring this "fact" out as ammunition come November?

Elyse in Indiana   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Good for you, Obama!! I'm glad you're finally pointing out her lack of credentials. Its something the American people need to be made aware of, especially if they don't do any research about candidates.

If she is anywhere near the ticket in November, I'm voting for McCain. At least we know he has integrity, which we've found she most definitely does not.

Obama '08

Toni   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

It seems that whenever people are falling behind they come up with something else to take away scrutiny from their own "murky" background. Hillary does not have to reveal her tax returns until April 15 or until she gets the nomination. It has always been so for everyone who has ever run for office. Since she won Rhode Island,Ohio & Texas,therefore,allowing her to continue to run,Obama supporters are once again looking to demonize her once again

Adam, LV, NV   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I'm still trying to figure out why exactly tax returns matter….

Like I care how much money they make. Any lobby money has to be reported in the Senate disclosure. It's not like there is anything they could possibly hide on a tax return.

Personally I think a person's finances are their own business. I did not ask for Obama's return, and I could care less honestly. Same with Clinton. Same with McCain. Same with anyone. What difference does it make. To me, it just seems more like bragging "Look how much I made" egotistical behavior.

patty   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

The Clintons have been dragged through the mud since coming into office, leave them alone. Lets not spend more of my tax dollars going after her for the release of her income taxes. If we need to waste money let us go after Omaba and his life with two parents who were confessed Muslim. Lets investigate his time as a boy being raised by these people.Stop being soft on him because of skin color and past religious household.

Sherry   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I myself would like to see Obama's earmarks for 2005 and 2006. He has refused to release them. I don't think we will find anything out of the ordinary on Hillary's tax returns as I am sure she is scrutinized very well by the IRS. Obama has lied recently about canada and Nafta and I'm sure more will be coming from the Rezco trial.
We are seeing the worm turning now and Hillary is on her way to the presidency. Obama is being seen for who and what he is, deceitful.

Go Hillary '08

Omar   March 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

If they want to drag you down i the mud. Let's get dirty. If you have nothing to hide, then just release your tax returns? What crisis better prepares Hillary to handle a 3am phone call? Her claim that mcain would be a better president than Obama is a little insulting to the democratic party.

Oh boy, this is going to get a lot worse before it get's better.

Racewatcher   March 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Right, Obie. Who's running a negative campaign NOW?
What a hypocrite! No to Nobama and his Mobamafia in '08!!

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Calm down everyone. I'm sure she is required to release that information and it will happen. I can't imagine that she will be able to get away with not releasing those documents.

James   March 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Well, that was quick — Senator Obama didn't waste any time employing his negative campaigning against Hillary. Where is the message of "hope" and "change?" Abandoned.

marie   March 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

obama i would worry more how much you got from ophray than what hilarys tax returns are that isnt going to get the job done you need to worry about how you could handle the job if bye some mistake you get it

JC   March 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

She's probably hiding another incident like what happened with Peter Paul.

Linda   March 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

She made 12 MILLION!!!??? As a Senator? Umm… yeah, I'd like to know what's up with that too. That seems quite fishy, and the fact that she's clearly trying to delay the process seems even more fishy. Looks like Hillary has a major financial scandal she's trying to keep covered up.

Manuel TX   March 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Cool.

Obama is going negative again.

So much for refuting negative politics.

It looks like Obama has not released his 2007 tax returns. I'm sure that he's already filed. :)

Mary   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Barack is unraveling…this is the best he could do in going on the offense and attacking Hillary. I'm a HRC supporter and could think of a number of other ways to go with better results. Her campaign's response back requesting that BO release all information about his ties to Rezko was much better.

Dely   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

i think that if she is not hiding anything then show it and that's it

lou   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Obama is desperate now.

Bryant Lister   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

If Clinton is going to play this out through April, then she has plenty of time to get her tax return disclosed. More excuses and non-disclosures will only remind people how much she is like George Bush and John McCain. She also needs to answer the question about what actual experience she truly is taking credit for. While first lady, she did not have security clearance and was not and could not have been heavily involved in many of the things that went on during her husband's presidency. The press made her the presumptive nominee last year and has yet to really get her to answer the tough questions.

Ann Kuminns   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

It is foolish to trust the Clintons and allow ourselves to just accept them when they say "trust us". By not allowing their tax returns to be disclosed, they indeed have something to hide. By setting a date in the future, they hope that this goes away, or forgotten by then, or after a nominee is picked, so that they do not have to disclose or too late to factor it in. Real sleezy isn't it? Anyway, regardless of tax returns or not, it would be sheer folly for Obama to even consider a slot on her ticket, IF she is the nominee. He would be destroying himself, his supporters and all his principles if he does agree to be on her ticket. She needs him more than he needs to be on a ticket. He should reject it outright.

LeRoy   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

It's about time someone asked this question of Hillary. I wonder where that 12 million plus came from?

No wonder she doesn't want to release it.

shannon Lynn   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I just learned a new word for praising Sen. Obama. And I'd like to share with all of you. "Boo Yao Lian“. It should be used as "Barak Obama is very Boo Yao Lian!" Let's say it together.
-Cheers

Randi   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

What is so important about her PERSONAL finances? Will this have any effect as to whether she is the better presidential candidate? I think not. I am thinking that the Obama camp is now just making a desperate move to try to make Clinton look bad since Obama came out looking inexperienced and underhanded last week after all the negative press he received. It is not Clinton's fault that he didn't even know what his representative said at a NAFTA meeting. She was doing the right thing by letting the American people be totally informed before they vote for the wrong candidate. If everything she has said about him was lies, then he wouldn't have anything to worry about, now would he?

Robert S., New Orleans, Louisiana   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I've never voted for or against a candidate because of their tax returns.

This is bordering on absurd.

Wondering Voter   March 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

If I am going to vote for a person (whichever person) to run this country, I sure want to know as much about them as possible. If that person will not release informaiton about them and how they earn a living or gather funds to me and the public, I wont release my vote to them.

Simple.

Tom Grant   March 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

This in fighting is very counter-productive. Its a pipe-dream, but it would be nice to see one clean election with a minimum of mud slinging, especially between two people who are supposedly trying to represent similar world views.

Joe "Hussein" Powalski   March 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

It is time for the "fully-vetted" candidate to show us these mysterious tax returns. Tax Returns You Can XEROX.. when you have nothing to hide.

Cornel   March 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Nice! What is she hiding? And why does her camp keep comparing her tax returns to his Rezko scandal? Is she implying her tax returns represent a scandal as well?

gordon   March 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Obama is a liar. He will make the country worse.
How to make Bush a better president?
Make Obama as president!

Adam Orlando Florida   March 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Going negative AGAIN OBAMA CAMPAIGN!.. Wow, for people who really swear they run nothing but positive campaigns, and such- they sure are on the attack after losing last night. Hillary has the right to release these documents when she deems appropriate.

Hillary Clinton 2008!!!

Lynn   March 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Hillary will release her tax returns when Barak releases his Rezco papers! Two can play this game…what is he hiding????

Maria   March 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I guess the best defense is a good offense. Give it up, Obama and fess up about Rezko now before you make an even bigger fool of yourself. That's all you could come up with this morning. You are so lame. You can fool some of the people some of the time, I guess.

AN OUTSIDE OBSERVER   March 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

and Axelrod, ask for the tax returns from 1980 prior!! after we expose her for the snake that she is, then we can get back to the issues!!

Danielle, OH   March 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I am more concerned with what you are hiding OBAMA!!!

I thought that you were going to practice a new kind of politics where you stepped away from the pettiness. No, you are just like any other politician and I am not fooled. It is not a requirement for an elected official to release their tax returns and she should not have to if its not the election law.

Tyler in Raleigh   March 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Typical Clinton… this is why 50% of the country can not stand her or Bush. They lie to the people constantly about the Iraq War and where they get their finances. I thought the US fought the revolution to get rid of tyrants and monarchs…. and here we are voting them into office.

Well, I guess Laura Bush has 8 years of "experience" in the White House so she may as well run next. She can fight against Jeb Bush in the primary to see who the next Bush will be be, before Chelsea gets her turn.

Thomas One   March 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Interesting. Obama is a typical politician just like the old ones. no difference. he's going negative too.

dj   March 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Goodie Goodie for obammaaaa.. Hillary will show her tax returns when she is good ready to do so!!!
And, then once she does.. and all will be fine. The Media and obammmaaa supporter will try and find something else to complain about.
Your not going to find anything on Hillary. !!!!!
But, we will find some things about Obammaaa…. Just wait and see!!!
And, I will be the first one to say I told you so……..

EBK   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

The queen of false attacks and negativity saying Obama's comments are false.

Zack Minot   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Don't believe a word from Obama. He's a big mouth, but I can't see what's inside

Sherri   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Are u kidding me? Hillary has been criticized by the public for over 20 years. What can she hide? The most important thing is tell us what Obama is hiding. Please talk about those thing. 1. The NAFTA rhetoric. 2. How he secured most campaign funding among all candidates from big insurance co. 3 how did he buy a cheap house, saved 300k

Adam Michaels   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Now we have Obama going on the attack. I guess he IS just like all the other politicians in Washington. What a sore loser.

Moses   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

CNN… how much money are you taking from Obama?

Have you all been able to by new cars….

Dirty dirty money??

Again what do Roland Martin and Wolf Blitzer do to each other when the camera is down?

Can Roland Martin take it as well as Obama has these past few days?

Jason   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

We, the American people, have no interest in Hillary Clinton's personal finances. I could care less what she does with her money that she has worked hard to earn, and frankly, it's none of the American people's business. You wouldn't ask Joe Average on the street to release his tax returns to the media. Your personal money is your personal money – not an item to be scrutinized and ridiculed. If Obama wants to release his DNA to the public, let him do so, but frankly – no one really cares; we just care about who can get the job done and do it well.

ida402c   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

She's just stalling until after the Pennsylvania primaries. I hope people keep calling her out on this as it's obvious she's hiding something….

kelly   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Just accept Hillary won-It's not the "old boys club" it use to be.
Just so scared of a woman. Yikes

York   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

"We urge Senator Obama to release all relevant financial and other information related to indicted political fixer Tony Rezko". Good answer!

What is Senator Obama hiding?????

MikeRichardson   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Obama's accomplishments II:

5. Successfully (for a while) fooled US voters on NAFTA rhetoric.
6. Made people faint in rallies. (repeatable results)
7. Made his wife feel proud to be American for the first time of her adult life…
8. Pressing wrong button 6 times without causing major accident or war.

Michael, North Carolina   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Yes Sen. Clinton is a crook. She will not release the TAX RETURNS because she does not want the American people to see who she took money from. This is the type of politics that turns most Americans off. Not being HONEST with the American people. This is what Bush has done for the past 8 years hide the truth about certain issues from the American people. Sen. Obama is honest, and would make an excellent president for the nation. I know the American people are smart enough to see threw the tricks and lies of the Clintons. SEN. OBAMA AND AMERICAN ICON.

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/WEBB '08

Jen B.   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

She won't release her tax returns until she gets the nomination? She is too busy, was the excuse she gave Tim Russert during the last debate. I guess Obama manages his time more effectively, he handed his over for scrutiny many months ago.
Let's face it, the woman lacks integrity.
And I for one will be choosing integrity over ideology, if she is the Democratic candidate come November. Nader and McCain are more attractive options than the Clintons.

Abraham   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

It's nice to see that he's stepping up his game seeing as how he lost two major states that he was sort of expected to win yesterday.

To say, however, that Hillary Clinton is hiding and being shady because she has yet to release her tax returns when Obama, himself, has yet to release financial documents in regards to his previous chief supporter Tony Rezko.

Actions speak louder than words, Senator Obama.

Frank   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Good Point ! I want to know what's in there … Why wait ? What does she want to hide ? It's not a big deal !

What about her White House records that are being 'conveniently' delayed ?? After all, she claims that she was also a 'decider' when Bill Clinton was the president … Let's see ! She should be happy to show it to us. Why not ?

Mina from MN   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Yes, what is she hiding? If she wants to be fair and open. Then open them up. Unless…………………………………………..there is something that she does not want us to see……………………something dishonest that would hurt her political campaign.

Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I like Senator Clinton just fine, but I wish she would campaign based on her qualifications and not on tearing down Senator Obama.

Unfortunately, she won Texas by scaring people and won Ohio by latching onto a discredited memo about NAFTA. Her wins have driven a deeper wedge into the party just the way Limbaugh wanted.

Also, why does she want to make such a big deal about Rezko? It's old news. And, she should return the respect Senator Obama has shown by not making an issue out of the many Clinton scandals that will be fair game in November.

Adam   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Finally! The Clinton campaign unleashed a smear campaign discussing Obama's dealings, yet she has been unwilling to make herself transparent! Its about time someone called her on this.

Mike   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Why Obama need to look at someone personal issue when he refused people to look at his own backyard transaction with Tony Rezko.

C   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

A flimsy attempt by the Obama camp to distract people from his inexperience. Hey Barack, If you can't keep your economic adviser in check, how do you expect to run the best country in the world?
I think your mantle is slipping.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

What's she hiding? Millions of dollars from lobbyists to protect special interest groups, ties to the Mideast to protect big oil corporations, etc. How else could she earn millions of dollars?

Hillary is as tied into protecting corporate America as Bush is.

Peter S, Georgia   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Obama and Axelrod today are like Gingrich and Santorum in the 1990s. They failed to beat the Clintons at the polls – despite outspending them 2-1, losing Texas by 100,000 votes, losing Ohio and Rhode Island by double digits percentages – so they try to beat them elsewhere.

The Republicans spent $80 million of the taxpayers' money to ultimately fail in their quest. How much are Obama and Axelrod willing to spend?

Tara   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Now who's starting the negative campaigning, hmmm???

cookootoo   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Is this all you can say after losing to Senator Clinton? You are aware that this if VERY, VERY, thin compared to what you have to hide and ALL that you have not disclosed. Finally, people are starting to open their eyes and see you Obama for what you really are! You are perceived as very shallow, empty, inexperienced, full of rhetoric that has no substance. You make promises you can't possibly keep and your message is vague. I'm really glad I chose NOT to support you Barack Obama!

Derrick   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Hillary is our girl… I love the "right and left hook" that she gave to the Obama camp last night! She is definately a fighter.

It is kinda sad that the Obama camp out spent her 2 to 1 and still lost. That just goes to show that you CANNOT throw more money at a campaign to win. I smell more lies, and deceit from the Obama camp to come. More behind the scenes NAFTA deals with the Canadians perhaps?!

YES SHE WILL!!!
Go Hillary 08′ 12′

mary   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Go Hilary! Give them a run for their money – Actions speaks louder than words and for the idiot that made the commit that we'd have 2 clintons to deal with – Bill Clinton was one of the best presidents that ever held office… People had their homes, people had jobs and we lived like AMERICANS should (all of us – were united)…. Remember those good days! You could spend a dollar and not have to worry going broke. I would support a split ticket!

HamptonU1992   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I agree with the Obama camp. The Clintons have a history of "shady" deals. We all need to remember those days before we cast a vote for the "team."
Where did she get her money? Excellent question Senator Obama. His finances have been revealed. Come with it "Ms. Vetted!"

By the way, Senator Obama has given all of Mr. Rezko's money away. And trust me, if they had something on the Senator, it would have been out by now. That definitely would have been included in the "kitchen."

Oregon Voter   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Wow, Obama is getting desperate. Why doesn't Obama want to answer questions about Rezko? Why doesn't he want to talk about how much money Rezko has given him personally and through his campaign? Why doesn't Obama want to disclose the meetings he's had and the influence he's used to help Rezko secure his shady money?

Obama has real reasons to hide, and if he's going to accuse Hillary then he better be ready to face the facts of his own past.

Mike, Arkansas   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Clinton backer charged with swindling $60 million. Hsu has raised money for several Democratic candidates, but most substantially for Sen. Hillary Clinton's, D-New York, presidential bid. Do you all remember this CNN ticker in September?

Aquarius2   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Obama….

Stooping to lowlife political tactics just shows that you are NOT
ready to be President. You are a politician….just like all the others.
VERY disappointing.

Bobq   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

thats right. Clintons just want the dumb voters to vote for her. They really don't want those voters to know what they are into.

Dan   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

This is gonna get ugly. sigh. But, her negative ads seemed to work in TX and OH and Obama needs to learn to fight back more quickly.

When it comes to financial improprieties, Obama can nail her in so many ways. I'm surprised Clinton continues to bring up Rezko. Fair enough, time to bring up Norman Hsu and many others going all the way back. You have to fight fire with fire.

Christopher   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

From a Lifelong Democrat;

She is hiding the truth. The Clintons have always had issues with finances.

If this is all about experience, I guess i will vote for John McCain over Hillary. If this is about Judgment & Character, then I will vote for Obama over McCain & Hillary.

Obama or McCain in that order.

RT   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Obama and his cronies should look to see why he is yet to win a single big state. Hillary's tax return would not have a treatise on how to do that! Go Hillary.

Dave, PA   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

aawww…looks like CNN is upset again about Hillary's victory. Better post something negative about her as quick as possible right?

HILLARY 08

bill   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

How can it be that Saint Obama would stoop so low as to throw negatives and dislodge his halo? He throws negatives, he has a history, he is a mortal, some good and bad ideas, not a rock star, and not so innocent. And he will have enemies too after he does something big.

Hillary took the POPULAR vote in Texas.
Obama is leading (currently) in the Texas caucus.

Who is the people's choice and who knows the system a little too well?

Go Hillary!

Mark - Gilbert, AZ   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

What is she hiding? Everything! Her entire track record if possible. She has so many skeletons in her closet that Bill is falling over the bones.

Obama '08

Why Bother   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Why is Rezko all over the news and nobody in the media is talking about Peter Paul? Anybody who's reading this and wants to know, look up Peter Paul on Google or YouTube to find out…

Alex H   March 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Man… a one-two punch from Obama…

What experience??? POW!!!

Where are you getting your money from??? BAM!!!

Lets see her counter DIRECTLY and not dance around it… I'm intrigued.

pat   March 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Obama your black panties are not clean, just let your wife's mouth flap again, she tells the truth!!!!!!!

vdemocrat   March 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Hillary Clintons Hiding nothing but her smartness and wisdom. Obama is attacking his own party when he should be attacking mcain and bush.

LIZ KEESEE   March 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Why doesn't he come clean about Rezko and what charities received the monies he supposedly returned?. How about his house and its' value that he got such a good deal on?

reynold   March 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Yes, H need release her tax returns.

But the big issue is we will only support a nominee who could, at least, win one big state. But O did not.

Go Hillary

Brian   March 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Regardless the math is not there for Clinton and I think that is the story that needs to be kept in the lime light. It only hurts the party for Clinton to continue with this farce. She should be brought to task for this as surely as she would if the shoe were on the other foot.

Travis from CO   March 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

What about the Paul vs. Clinton lawsuit. Why don't you report on that CNN.

kris   March 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Shame on you CNN..its about time you bring this up..i was wondering when you will do it…u continue to let hillary fools all those uneducated people.

jean jaye   March 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

So much for the "annointed one" , already playing dirty like he said he wouldn't

Jane   March 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Any he was broke a few years ago… said he debit card would not even work… and he went to Harvard.

slim   March 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Go! Obama time to go negative; go beat her at her own game. Shame on you Hillary, your making Democrats look bad.

Obama 08!

Jenny   March 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

OBAMA: we want to know more about Tony Rezko according to you!

we want to know how did you buy your house!

We want to know why do you always push wrong button when you need to vote!

We want to know more about your personality!

Annette   March 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

What 's taking the Clinton's so long to share their tax returns? Senator Clinton said during the recent MSNBC debate that she was working on getting that information to the public…what's the hold up? She continues to refer to Senator Obama's relationship with Tony Rezko, when asked to share her personal tax filings she evades the question. If she is looking for transparency, she should start by making herself transparent with sharing her tax return at least for 2006. I have a business degree and would be happy to help gather the information to aid in her in getting this information out to the public.

Annette
Washington, DC

monique   March 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

why don't obama stop crying , when things don't go his way he is ready to attack hillary over and over again, this is a turn off, is he going to cry when he become president, he have been playing dirty, and that concern me, i have seen a lot of dirty tricks doing campaigns, but this is the worse i have ever seen. obama is more republican than democrat.

fred   March 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

check there back ground from white water to bills i didnt do a think. they must have alot to hide they arent very quick to show the people . like she said she would. its kind of crazy dont you think.

Angelika   March 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Really, what IS she hiding…?

gerard morei   March 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I also want to see Mr. Obama tax returns for 2007 and all his financial information, in special all his deals with Mr. Rezko. Obama you are not hiding anything, right?

qster   March 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Obama needs to get a grip. He has so called judgement but lied about Nafta. If he is for full disclosure then he should release papers regarding Rezko.

Hillary said she would have her taxes ready and I believe that.

hello   March 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Tax return everybody has to do before aprl 15 to ask it now is not making any point, but obama should disclose is deal with Rezko first.

vongkhach   March 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Apparently Senator Obama is getting desperate and cannot find better things to attack Senator Clinton. All the truth came out of past negative attacks from him has back-fire and has position him no less than just another politician in the public eyes. The Obama campaign has yet learn their lessons.

Bill Clinton   March 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I think the media is involved in the spin to make Hillary Clinton the nominee, why oever empasize the win in Ohio and Texas, does it mean the other states dont matter, the only yard stick for winning htis is the pledged delegates and whoever get most should be the nominee, if the super dekegates overturn this I would urge Obama to run as an Independent.

Cindy   March 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Clinton… will continue to sidestep. Obama has already responded to the Rezko thing.

Why wait til April 15? Cause she's trying to bury something first. It's so obvious.

CNN_Moderation_Post_This_One, NY   March 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Interesting point
What's she hiding to American people??
All other candidates have released their tax returns
The media should talk about it all the time

NY   March 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Why does this really matter? Don't people know that the Clintons have tons of money. Bill Clinton himself makes 1 million per speech. So of course they have money.

Why doesnt Senator Obama focus more on the issues. And why doesn't he release the land dealings information re: Tony Resko.

mk   March 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

This whole tax thing is so funny.
She won't have her taxes done until the deadline???
RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHHHHHHHHHHHT.
Peopel who make that kind of money employ more than ONE tax accountant. I am quite sure those returns are available.

Tammy   March 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

I would like to know what she's hiding. The Clinton's have causes too many scandals already. The White Water scandal, the Impeachment Trial and now what will the Tax return show.. There you go, The Cllinton's more of the same. Don't the White House have enough Clinton skelton?

Tammy, GA

Crockett Walker   March 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

YEAH

also….what about all those files

Peg   March 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Good for you, Obama, now don't LET UP on this issue. State it each and every day…… and take up someother issues she has not been completely forth right about, (there are alot of issues). Hit her with these inquiries each and every day with the media. They're hiding something!

Now get busy and get this thing sewed up! NOW!!

Renee   March 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Put your seat belts on…GameOn!!!!!!!
What took you so long Obama? …Role your sleeves up…Lets Rock and Roll!!!!

Ken   March 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

And this is just the tip of the iceberg concerning the Clinton machine.

Claire from Houston   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

The Clintons are always hiding something. Learn from history, people. Always.

Obama, we believe in you. YES WE CAN!

Nina   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Not Rezko or Farrakhan. Crybaby.
Nina

jj   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

OH Come on Obama. crying again. Why don't you disclose all of your dealings with the crook???? Your cheap house & such. HMMMMMMM, don't call the kettle black when you don't fully disclose either. Is that all you have on her???

Joe (Wayland, NY)   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

It's time to stop all of the "dirt-digging" and form a coalition ticket. Seriously, if the mud-slinging continues, we are handing the Presidency (and possibly Congress, too) to the GOP. (I, for one, believe that the next round of Supreme Court nominations are more important than a single politician named Clinton or Obama. Do what is right, you two….)

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I respect Romney's decision now….it's time for either Clinton or Obama to do the same – and join the other's ticket as VP.

Kevin Challenge   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Every evidence shows that Obama is "hiding" something, instead of the Clintons.

Zed   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

This race would be over if, as Jimmy Kimmel suggested, Obama would just throw some water on her…she would undoubtedly melt.

Get Real   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

"On or around" April 15 means AFTER Pennsylvania. CNN, we were reminded that you're back on the HIllary bandwagon the past few days and that you're scared of Saturday Night Live but how about pointing out the obvious. She won't release these BEFORE Pennsylvania unless she's forced to by mainstream media pressure.

Ron, TX   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

She started the battle on ethics and transparency. Now, it's time to bring the battle back to her. You know what they say, when you point your finger at someone, you have three fingers pointing back at you…

werehere   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

it is great that Senator Obama's campaign first time talk about some specific issue, though it is about his opponent's tax return. if Senator Obama keeps following this road, I think sooner or later he will reveal his relationship with Rezko . as a start, how about his under-market-value million dollar house with a free garden?

disneydrh@yahoo.com   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

So much for Obama not being apart of old politics! Go Hillary!!! My Las Vegas neighborhood is full of your signs and we will go all the way!!!!

LL   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Obama, release your records with Rezko!
Americans deserve truth!

Jen   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

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Made in America!!!   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Trust you will see her financial report… Hillary wins… and WILL fight all the way to the White House. GO HILLARY!!!!

Ronald, American living abroad   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

What are the Clinton's hiding now?

John, N.H   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Hmmmmmmmmm ……. While sen Clinton camp offered truce to Sen Obama's Camp, the latter is busy making force attacks. Desperation i will say.

By the way, what's the latest on the slum Lord's case? will BO appear as a witness?

Hillary 08,012

Marie   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Do you think she will???????. I don't think so, because she won't be the nominee if did. Anyway the superdelegate are aware about it too, their not stupid, they knew allready what's going on. If she is honest with her campain like she claim about her 'experience' at the white house were is the CV…. as first lady?????

Rush   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Obama needs to learn to deal with tough times and not cry like a baby using his usual I'm such an honest human, I am the best, why are bad things happening to me

Jean   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

What happened to the papers covering her actions during the Clinton Adm. Obama it may be time to do some dective work on this machine.
I like the idea of playing fair but at such expence.

Rupe   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

The politics of "hope" are "changing" to the politics of finger-pointing. So much for the Obama-moonies dreams of a future filled with sugar-plums and puppy dogs and hope and change and rainbows.

Yeswecan   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Senator Obama needs to open to media what the connections between him and his criminal friend being proscuted. Last night watching Anderson Cooper on CNN, most the people working in the CNN looked like just came back from funerals. The person they strongly sided with so strongly lost 3 of 4. Ohch!

Shannon Shiflett   March 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

clinton, bush — politics as usual.

'08AMA

Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca.   March 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Hillary DROP OUT NOW!

You can't overtake Obama in pledged delegates. For the sake of the country and your party leave with grace instead of being a Republican tool!

laurens (netherlands)   March 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Hillary would sold her own Soul !!!, And yours!!, to become President. All shown in her actions, and lies.

Like she choosed to stay with Bill, as he cheated on her in the withhouse. "So much for a ROLE model of all the women in the U.S."
"So much for her Credibility "

Where Would Hillary be Without Bill… Be ounest!!! (connections,etc)

GO-bama-rama-dilliaci-desium…PEAce

Dan, NJ   March 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

The answer: significant funds from foreign powers like Dubai.

Well....   March 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Looks like part of the kitchen sink to me…..oh well – the games will go on!

Hey, what about how much did the Obama campaign raise last month? Perhaps he is running out of steam and doesn't want to say.

Moses   March 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

CNN???????? WHY DID YOU ROUND DOWN CLINTON'S PERCENTAGE IN THE TEXAS PRIMARY??? SHE WON AT 52%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY ARE YOU TAKING MONEY FROM OBAMA

WHY DOES CNN HATE HILLARY??????????

HILLARY 08!

GET REAL NEWS.

Julie   March 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Is this the best that he's got? Oh, what's on your tax returns? Will it say she had a secret meeting with the Canadians promising them that she isn't serious about changing NAFTA?

Isn't this the tactic cheating men use when they get caught? "What am I hiding?? Shouldn't I be asking you that question?"

Nice try Obama, isn't going to distract attention off Canada and Rezko.

DP   March 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Here we go….. "it is about to get ugly"

SH   March 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

What IS she hiding?! haha!! finally, Obama is calling her out on her fake experience and her refusal to release her tax records. Bout time!

Black Man For Hillary   March 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Ah. Who's going negative now? Welcome to the big leagues Mr. Obama.

I'm still interested in what your hiding in regards to Mr. Reszko.

Why do you attend a church that professes an allegiance to Africa?

Where IS your campaign money coming from? TANF funds?

Isn't asking voters to vote according to race a slap in the face to MLK?

joe   March 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

poor loser….i thought he played a different kind of politics???

Stamford   March 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I think the Obama campaign needs to get on something more than this. This is weak.

Vocie of Reason   March 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Like I said, Hillary should have kept it clean!!!!

To late it's all about to "Hit the Fan!!!"

"Obama 08″

Lucky   March 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Hey Obama why don't you release the records related to Tony Rezko? Hillary will release her tax return in time.. How about you providing information that the American people need to know about too.

Go Hillary 08!

Bayou Joe   March 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

How about sticking to the issues. Will the real Barak Obama please stand up. At least Hillary is for real and has a plan for America. Hillary or McCain in November. Just say no to Obama.

Karen P   March 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is always hidiing something. And she knows Obama wants a "clean" campaign, yet she continues to divide and "pull the wool" over voters' eyes. What's scarier than a red phone is the thought of someone who "hides" the important things Americans have the right to know about.

If it takes over a year for HIllary to get those papers to us, how can we trust anything will get done in the White House?

Evan   March 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

OH NO!!! More of the big meany bully picking on the poor defenseless girl! Come on housewives, let's hear about how unfair this is…

Is the media picking on her again?
Is big mean Obama being "shady" for stooping the Clinton's level?

Sara   March 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

What is she hiding. That is an understatement.

JJ in NY   March 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

NOT ONLY HER TAX RETURNS, BUT DOCUMENTS FROM THE CLINTON LIBRARY ! HILLARY CONTINUE TO RUN FROM THE LIGHT OF TRUTH .

Mr. C.   March 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

April 15??? I thought last time she was asked, she said she would release it next week… why the whole postponed ? Something is really fishy somewhere?

TRUTHSEEKER   March 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Yes what is she hiding? We probably won't find out until she's the nominee since that is when she claims she will release her tax returns. Does anyone find it strange that so many of Obama's staffers used to work for the Clintons? If they were so great wouldn't they still be supporting them?

Macey   March 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Oh boy these tactics are driving me crazy on BOTH sides!

Technically, she has until the 15th of April to file her taxes so let her have until then to release them!

Polly   March 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Obama, Shame on you!!!

Tony   March 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

so no longer pretend to be saint?

AJP Richardson, TX   March 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I believe in due time she will release her tax returns.

It would appear Obama is looking for anything to draw the negative attention from him.

After all this is politics and all is fair in love and war.

Jay   March 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Obama is in desparate mode!

Jen   March 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

$100,000 for Hillary from an Educational Foundation

PA for Hillary   March 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I dont get what the big deal is?…Obama needs to get over it….

Cathy   March 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

This is important people! Bill has all kinds of business deals with foreign governments. This will show up in a tax return. He has made tons of money from deals with Dubai alone. THIS IS A BIG ISSUE.

Eric S   March 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Go Hillary, You will be the nominee.

Brett   March 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

So much for no "negativity", Obama. So much for doing away with "old Washington politics". Haha. Do I smell hypocrisy?

S.T   March 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Boo hoo Obama …….Is this all you can come up with ?

Feeling a little down – hahahaha

d-stuff   March 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

who cares about this stuff…her personal affairs have nothing to do with her running the country. Hillary is the person to beat and now Obama is the one who is getting offensive and negative. Obama supporters are probably some of the most rude and angry people I have ever met.

Mike, Arkansas   March 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

CBS 60 minutes did a segment about Clinton scandals from Clintons FBI.. wrote a book "MY FBI" .. why is the media so hush hush now? I wonder if that is the secret?? Bet this wont get posted!!

PJ   March 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Poor Obama is getting desperate. Yes Barack, before I make a choice for president I compare their tax returns, because that's really going to tell me who's going to run this country better.

Reality   March 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Let's keep in mind who's actually (still) winning……….

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