March 7, 2008
Posted: 08:30 PM ET

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Obama's campaign manager had some sharp words for Clinton Friday (AP Photo)

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Barack Obama's campaign stepped up its effort Friday to target Hillary Clinton for delaying the release of her income tax returns, saying the New York senator has a "pattern of secrecy" and has yet to be fully vetted by the American people.

"Senator Clinton is one of the most secretive politicians in America today," Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe said in a conference call with reporters. "She has consistently refused to release her tax returns. They have said they are going to release them around [April] 15, but there is no reason why the prior six years of tax returns couldn't be released right now."

Obama's campaign has long criticized Clinton for not releasing her previous tax returns, though it stepped up its attacks earlier this week. In a conference call the morning after Obama lost three out of the four March 4 primary contests, Obama strategist David Axelrod said Clinton is the least-vetted candidate in the presidential field because of her refusal to disclose the documents.

Clinton's Communications Director Howard Wolfson released a statement shortly after the call repeating recent assurances that the New York senator will release last year's tax returns in April. He also said over 20 years of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s tax returns are already public.

Clinton did release a Senate disclosure form last May that revealed the couple’s joint income for the previous year was upwards of $12 million. But a tax return would present a more comprehensive account of the Clintons’ income, and include revenue sources that aren't required on Senate disclosure forms.

"Considering the huge amounts of money they have made in recent years, they've contributed their money to the campaign, some of those relationships financially have been with individuals who have come under quite a bit of scrutiny for possible ethics transgressions, its essential to know where the American people are getting there money from," Plouffe said Thursday.

"If Sen. Clinton is not being open and honest about her tax returns or her experience on the campaign trial, you have to wonder if she'll be open and honest with the American people as president," he added.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Houston Texas   March 7th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

What about Paul v. Clinton in California? If convicted, she will be the first president to take the oath of office from prison.

vanchava   March 7th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

THE LONGER IS KEEP HER TAX AND FIRST LADY DOCUMENT HIDDEN THE MORE IT WILL HURT HER ESPECIALLY WITH PENN COMING UP AND OBAMA GAINING GROUND.

Haley Rodman Clemson   March 7th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

When all else fails, go negative. Obama's finally become what he said he wouldn't. Looks like the political world is back to normal. Now we have liberals fighting over which protected group they would rather hand a "first" to.

Michigan uncommitted voter   March 7th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Senator Clinton is not about what she can do for the people of America. Who are we kidding? We all know deep in our hearts that it is about her wanting to be president for the power of it all and her since of entitlement. Senator Clinton’s behavior has surprised me. I am in my late fifties and know she feels she is privileged and above others. She has changed her position on several issues. President Clinton and his political mobsters promised the Presidency it to her for staying with him through all of his misdeeds. The more I watch with is going on the more I see the cruel person she really is.

Jay   March 7th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Thats all you got Obama. Cry Baby!!

She dosent have to release them until everyone else has to. You dont make the rules. GROW UP!

Deb, IN   March 7th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Let me repeat this WHO CARES ABOUT HER TAX RETURNS!!!

For all those Obama supporters, Sen. Clinton said she was TOUGH and a FIGHTER and she's showing it. Stop whinning, your candidate has messed up and he's paying the price GET OVER IT this is politics!

And if you think one person is going to make a difference in WASHINGTON you are as DELUSIONAL as your candidate!

I'm with you "President Hillary Clinton"!!!!!!

laurie   March 7th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Talk about media secrecy!! What about Paul vs. Clinton fraud case. Google it. This is CURRENT news!!!!

Go to youtude and view the video hillary uncensored.

Adam - TX   March 7th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Can the Obama camp get any more desperate and can his supporters become any more bitter? Geez…so his hype is falling to the ground. Relax…we're all democrats here. Jump off the train before his advisers run him into the ground.

Here we go again   March 7th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Obama needs to just go home, does anyone really know if Obama donated that money to charity that he got from his hoodlum friend? Where is the proof?

Obama is not seasoned enough to run this country! And anyone who thinks he is should go back to their caves!

Troy   March 7th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Hillary, this corrupt monster, has been bankrolled by special interests and crooks. She can only lie about it for so long (she learned how to lie from her husband, Bill). Couple that with the fact that she's supported by the uneducated and hispanicsm. And we want her to our US President.

OBAMA OR MCCAIN/RICE '08!!!

Celia   March 7th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

The last paragraph was fairly and nicely put!!! I am proud of him!!! I am so pleased that we have Senator Obama to represent us!!! I am so ready for things to be different. If there wansn't anything to hide, they would have been making copies of that stuff the day after the last debate gladly and it would be a non-issue. I am so very proud of Senator Obama!!! He doesn't have to be nasty to be strong. Sometimes people get it confused, bullies are insecure, they are not strong.. He has proven to me that he is strong!!!

Liz   March 7th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Clinton said she would release them by April 15–Now whey doesn't Sen Obama release the names of the charities he supposedly gave his campaign contributions from Rezko to? Also, Please explain how a well educated person with above average earnings like himself could tour his prosepctive house (which he did buy at a reduced rate) with Rezko and then call it a "mistake"

NoBama   March 7th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

If Obama and his camp can't pull it together… and Soon! I might be switching my vote to McCain.

Drake   March 7th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

sexist SEXIST and more SEXIST…give me a break…that is what he finds fault with Hillary…..
This country is so sexist………..it is just sad

Kat, Huntington, West Virginia   March 7th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Boy, Barack really is a sore loser isn't he? Look get over this tax thing. Hillary has released her taxes each year she was in public service and this year will be no different. Do you think that this year is special and she is holding back some deep dark secret? Come on, this is just another smoke screen put up by BO to keep people from looking at the real issues. Besides remember most Americans know what it takes to be president. Just ask Ohio. And remember as Ohio goes so goes the country!!!!!!! Hillary08!!

Edgar   March 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Obama is getting desperate!!!! Tax records - OMG! Defect to the Obama camp!

Lanae   March 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Why is this such big news. The clintons are the biggest con artists out there and they will always be caught up in some sort of scandal. I am tired of them and wish they would just GO AWAY!! And Samantha Powers comments about hillary sounds about what us african american voters feel about her. We hate her, despise her and feel that she has been a total witch this primary season and we will not vote for her PERIOD!!!
Just a word of caution to the hillary supporters..According to most of the urban radio stations I listen to, if hillary "STEALS" this nomination thru back door deals, we are having a BLACK OUT which is already being planned and voting independent in the Fall. Ralph Nader was on Al Sharpton yesterday and he is aware of the plan. As an african american voter, I will slit my wrist before I cast a vote for that evil, coniving woman. And according to my estimates miss HILLARY can't win without the black vote which makes up 50% of the democratic party. It is virtually impossible for hillary to catch obama and the only way she can win is if the superdelegates give her the nomination. So she can attack attack attack she still can't catch Obama in the pledged delegate count and that includes Florida and Michigan.
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I P   March 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is well on her way to steal this nomination from Obama. It will happen in broad daylight and in front of everyone's eyes. And Americans will forget about it as easily as they forgot Al Gore's bid and the Florida vote. This is the great American Democracy. Cheers !!!

A. Harrison   March 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

We know any and everything about the Clintons except what toilet tissue they use and I'm sure we can get that too.

TEll us how you're ready to lead, OBAMA, and stop going Negative!

HIllary 2008!

Harvey   March 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Is this all they got..geez weezie poor Obama

Hillary 08

sw   March 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

It is still March!!! what is the point you call out people to release their tax return now???plus, considering so many Clinton haters out there, if there is something wrong with their income, don't you think it will be already leaked(accendentally) from IRS? or IRS already inspecting them?

Plus, Has Obama finished his tax return yet? probably not, he is too busy with his political positioning, he hasn't even had time to hold one single meeting with NATO regarding the war on terror inn Afganstan yet.

globescout   March 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

It's always about the Clintons, according to Obama's campaign. Why don't they have their man stand on his own two feet, and put the spotlight on him, and leave it on him, instead of marketing him with sound bites and chants, then hoping to keep him propped up by scruitinizing Clinton?

Obama, stand on your own two feet and accomplishments, whatever they are!

franklahai   March 7th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Here is what Tim wrote

She is so awful. I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of most Americans. First they put Bush in the White House (for 8 years) and now they want to put this charlatan in the White House. This country is the leaders of the free world? America lives in a constant state of fear because their politicians shove it down their throat. The rest of the world is pulling for Obama.

A. Harrison   March 7th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

After your campaign shows signes of collapsing……Desperation. You can smell it.

Vote Hillary 2008!

Joyce, NY   March 7th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Can't he come up with anything new? Talk to us about issues - economy, foreign affairs, security. That's what we want to hear about.

Keep focusing on mud sling when you yourself isn't exactly squeeky clean.

Mike Brian PA   March 7th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Obama campaign manager, please don’t make you look more stupid in front of the public media.

We all know Senator Clinton’s tax returns for the past 20 years are public. If you can’t find it, that’s your problem. You need to hire better staff.

As for her last year’s return, she has all rights to release it until April 15th, she can also file an extension… LOL. I can’t believe you people are sticking around with this issue.

Please come up with something better!

Rick   March 7th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Oh Hillary was called a monster, shame shame, she is not a monster, she is a person with no integrity nor does she have any consideration for truth and full disclosure. She also has no respect for the American people, if you read her statements its always Me Me Me, not We. She does not want to change she just wants to control and thats the sames as dictating.

Linda   March 7th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

People who even THINK she will be open and honest with the American public are delusional!

Edi   March 7th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

And how is a tax return going to help be a better or worse President? Obama, stick with the program or no one will ever believe you. You are sounding like someone from Washington and you hardly have been there!!!

Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca.   March 7th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

When is Billary going to demand Wolfson's resignation for the "Kenneth Starr" comment?

What about her reverse NAFTAgate? Part of her alleged experience was signing NAFTA! Nice judgement!

Peter Paul lawsuit? CNN where is the coverage of that?

What's she hiding in those tax returns?

Hillary, pls. put aside your ego and do what is right for the country and our party and drop out. Stop tearing our party apart you Republican tool!

Mercedes   March 7th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

BY TIME OBAMA AWOKE!!!!!! Hillary MUST show us her income tax papers and her documents from the 8 years she spend in the WH. I personally want to know where those years of real experience came from. If she claims to have so much good judgment than proof it with documents. I'm 36 years old and I voted for her husband in the 90's but it won't happen now. Also, she must release Howard Wolfson from his duties. How dare him compare Obama to Ken Starr. Last of all she has to stop the bs with the McCain has more experience than Obama. He's not a democrates and that is foul.

Long-term Memory   March 7th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

"Secretive" is awfully hyperbolic and inflammatory. How about she's reserved (a sign of strength after all the public scrutiny)? How about she's cool and collected (quite a feat after all the public scrutiny)? How about she's aloof (who wouldn't be after all the public scrutiny)? How about private (good for her that she can maintain her private life after all the public scrutiny)?

And by the way, I don't think she's the one accused of keeping the media at bay or not answering their questions.

Another half truth.   March 7th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Over and over again she has stumbled in debates about the White house files and Her finances. If the people cannot see that she can be transparent than many people can be prepared for the same kind of devisive antics but from a Democratice side. My concern is if she thinks that this is an bad coming from Obama…what will the Republicans do to her. If she wants to shut up the Obama campaign, then release the documents….that includes putting efforts to release the White house files.

Jon   March 7th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Oh my god. Where has David Plouffe been for the last 7 years??? The liar in the Oval Office is the most secretive politician EVER!

Hillary Clinton has been vetted more than anyone in history and for longer. B.O. is the one that's not been fully vetted.

What a dolt.

Joyce   March 7th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Clinton should release her taxes ASAP if there is nothing to hide. What's all the secrecy about.

The public need to know if she is getting money from any of the special interest groups and that will be reviled on the tax return. What about it Hillary the voters want to know.

Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca.   March 7th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

When is Billary going to demand Wolfson's resignation for the "Kenneth Starr" comment?

What about her reverse NAFTAgate? Part of her alleged experience was signing NAFTA! Nice judgement!

Peter Paul lawsuit? CNN where is the coverage of that?

What's she hiding in those tax returns?

Hillary, pls. put aside your ego and do what is right for the country and our party and drop out. Stop tearing our party apart you Republican tool!

Frank in Missouri   March 7th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Would you guys have a few more Clinton photos ? I think there is still one or two stories in the news ticker without your Clinton's picture on.

John   March 7th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

I think that there's something I want to say before people come along and start saying Obama is "just whining"-

If Obama's whining by saying this, then Clinton is somehow not whining in the article one down from this one? I just can't understand it. It's really very important to know where these people are getting their money. Anyone who knows basic US history will agree.

John, Las Vegas, NV   March 7th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Gee, the Clinton's are secretive? That IS a shock. Well, I guess it depends on what your definition of "IS" is.

YEA!!!!!   March 7th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

It's about time! Where is the "fair" news coverage? It's about time the Clinton News Network doesn't fall for her lies and deceit and starts digging up some of this "vetted" candidate's dirt. No tickie, no washie. No tax returns (which are certain to have contributions from all kinds of dirty lobbyists and politicians), no Presidency.

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY CLINTON!

Barack Oprah   March 7th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

When Clen boy get dirty, there is no way to survive.
When New guy does just like old, there is no way to win.

He is not only clean enough, but also not dirty enough.
He is not only new, but also not old.
The answers is nothing….

Floridian   March 7th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Agreed, but please don't go super-negative, Obama campaign! If you just wait, she will put her foot in it and you will end up winning the nomination anyway because she can't catch your delegate lead.

Please, just don't screw this up by trying to play her game with her - you can take the high road and win, but don't try to sling mud better than Hillary Clinton. That is one contest you WILL lose. She has "35 years of experience" at getting uglier than you can imagine.

Llen   March 7th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

I like how Plouffe has tied "the missing tax returns" argument with Hillary's "experience." Both emphasize problems with transparency and honesty in her campaign.

brettjay   March 7th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Thank You!!!

Derrick   March 7th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Are you kidding me?! The Obama camp is whining over Clinton's tax returns? Who CARES?!!!

I only care about my tax returns, not hers! What does knowing the Clinton's tax returns have to prove?

The Obama camp is SURE TO LOSE if this is all they have!!!!
We WANT SOLUTIONS, NOT CRY BABIES!!!

Yes we will!

Yes we will!!

Go Hillary 08′ 12′

pnr   March 7th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

What would her tax return show?

Obama shoud get back to his hope and head in the cloud speeches. Didn't he claim to keep to the high road. Does he want to get in the trenches with Hillary?

She's taken a lot of hits over the years and is still STANDING. She's one tough cookie.

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT !!!

Greg, NY   March 7th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Everytime I see a headline here on the ticker I'm reminded of the old Batman show.

*POW!*

*SLAM!*

*WHACK!*

*POUNCE!*

*SOCK!*

CW in Dixie   March 7th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

She's rich, get over it.

BO bought a $300.000 house….does this mean he's poor?

PULEEASE!!!

Kramer   March 7th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Oh, you KNOW she's got secrets! She and Bill have been hiding things from us for decades now. This is why the Republicans want Hillary to win the Democratic nomination. They have a war chest of criminal behavior (impeached Pres for lying under oath to a judge), and numerous questionable relationships that are FAR worse than Rezko (who Obama gave away his donation anyway).
The Republicans are just HOPING the Dem's hand them Hillary to run against. They know they may not be able to beat Barack Obama, for he's the True Hope of Our Nation!

Justin   March 7th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Oh for crying out loud, I am tired of hearing about the stupid tax returns. If she doesn't release them by April 15th then there will be a problem. If there is something odd or bad in the tax forms it does no good to hold out until April 15th, because she is expected to lose all the contests between now and then until Pennsylvania which is after April 15th. So if there was something bad in them then it will damage her in Pennsylvania. What is the big deal? Its not like she can change them between now and then. This is just another attack from the Obama camp just as the recent comments by Obama's advisor Power were an attack from the Clinton camp.

SD   March 7th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Ask CNN who doesn't want the public to know how Ohio voters were flimflammed on NAFTA-GATE, the truth has come out who lied, hmmmm
please show us the TAX RETURN Hillary i want to know if you benefited from Bush tax cuts

Jessica   March 7th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Why isn't the media covering HILLARY's dealing with CANADA AND NAFTA??

Why isn't the media covering HILLARY's dealing with CANADA AND NAFTA??

Why isn't the media covering HILLARY's dealing with CANADA AND NAFTA?

When is the media going to be accountable?
Who is the media accountable to?

Gonzalo   March 7th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

This is what the Obama campaign calls fighting back?! Way to attack her on the issues. This is equivalent to Hilary's plagiarism attacks. Basically a non-issue. Obama and Hillary are both rich do I really care how rich; no. The Obama campaign needs to do better if they plan to win the nomination.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   March 7th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Americans expectation of the Clintons being open and honest is dillusional, never have been and never will be, they lie their way out of everything. Bill even traded in his law license to avoid impeachment.

aimee   March 7th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Secrecy, he is talking about secrecy!! What about his lies and deception about the property dealings. Come on folks!! He's a fast talker and he has many hidden secrets. Go to his church website. What is that about. If we had an all white church we would be called racist. Read all about his church…. If this is the biggest skeleton he can find on Clinton… big deal!! Hillary will help your country in the long-run not Obama.

Dan Hussein Smith, TX   March 7th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

The truth is, this campaign is already over. We are now just seeing how Obama deals with the media.

Seems like he's doing quite well.

Clinton is all drama and no substance.

andrew jones   March 7th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Game on…Let's take this fight to the Clintons!

"If Sen. Clinton is not being open and honest about her tax returns or her experience on the campaign trial, you have to wonder if she'll be open and honest with the American people as president," I doubt!

The Billary Clintons are not honest Americans and I doubt if it's a wise decision to give them a second shot in the white house!

VOTE OBAMA!!!!

spirit of america   March 7th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Looks like Obama is getting pretty desperate and clutching for straws. Disclosure works both ways. How about full disclosure of all of Obama's dealings with and donations/benefits from that corporate crook from Chicago on trial now?

JAC465   March 7th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Why can't people see through her? She is saying and doing anything to get the Clintons back in office. It's more of an ambition rather than fixing what is broken.

Obama 08   March 7th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Now you got it Obama. Keep it up. Next, go after her 35 years of experience claim (maybe a TV spot). We will see the wicked witch shrivel up like she did in the wizard of oz.

Lioness   March 7th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Plouffe and Axelrod tell it like it is. Clinton has NOT been fully vetted. In fact, that was the problem with the Clinton years. Both Bill and Hillary refused to disclose, were secretive, and many times lied.

Hillary is certainly the most qualified candidate in this respect: secrecy. She is better suited as head of the CIA than as a president accountable to voters. Monster in desguise.

Gina   March 7th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Why would anyone vote for this meglamaniac? Look it up supporters.

Mike A   March 7th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

yet again here is another example of how Obama is a phony. I thought he was the politics of hope and change but you can see hes like the rest of them. How many people actually think that in reality we will be out of Iraq but next year? it's virtually impossible and both Clinton and Obama know this

jeffrey   March 7th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

why is it every time the obama camp/ cnn has a bad day they ask for her tax records…..its not sticking guys…..find something else…..shes said by april 15th as she has every year scince shes been in the public eye…they will be public….not before ….and the voters seem to be ok with that…she did win 3 out of 4states after you threw this at her in the debate….and honestly……acording to "THE RULES "…..its not require untill she gets the nomination…..

JD in AZ   March 7th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Is the the new kind of politics we can look forward to? Don't they have better things to do, like maybe convincing more people he's the better choice so he gets enough votes to actually win the nomination?

The kind of politics I'd like to see is for the candidates to tell me why I should vote for them. I'm tired of hearing why I shouldn't vote for the other ones.

I'm looking for change, but Obama hasn't convinced me yet that he can deliver it.

Wei   March 7th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Obama can't find an important issue to attack, how lame….
Don't forget clinton has planned to run for president for years, it's impossible for her to be so careless.

HH   March 7th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Hillary should be done after losing 12 IN A ROW she should of been gone, as if it was Obama you know he would of been chased out. The media keeps giving her a second chance. GIVE IT UP HILLARY YOU ARE JUST HELPING JONN INSANE. Why dont you just join him INSANE/BILLARY 08. Sounds like an excellent ticket.

TJ from Detroit   March 7th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Is this the best the Obama camp can do, release her taxes. They should know by now the Clintons know how to hide things if they need to.

How about attacking her on the issues.

Justin   March 7th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Obama and his campaign people are HYPOCRITES!

Changing the tone of Washington is what they cry. They want to bring people together. Yet, the Obama campaign manager is questioning Senator Clinton's character and another staffer called her a "monster".

I know it's been a tough week for them, but that is no way to run a campaign run on changing the tone of Washington. People are learning more and more about how he is not too different from the people with more experience.

The Obama campaign needs to talk about the issues, his experience, and how those 2 relate to each other rather than questioning someone's integrity. This DIVERSION from the issues is akin to that of the REPUBLICANS and the BUSH ADMINISTRATION.

clarity   March 7th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Oh, this old gem. Cue the spooky music!

So every time Clinton calls Obama on messing up, he's going to say 'what about your tax returns'? LOL!

She's not hiding anything… she's not even obliged to disclose the info until later on in the year.

He's having so much trouble finding things about her, that he has to try and get the voters to use their imagination!

Believe and have faith in me, but imagine things about her!

Gina   March 7th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Obama '08

Get it straight.

Terry   March 7th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

since they are created GLOBAL ECONOMY suddenly clintons becoming multi millioners, how can be???

we need LIE DETECTOR for her

D   March 7th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I was abt to do that…good Obama did it..

As a McCain supporter- I am loving it

James   March 7th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Why won't Hillary release her tax returns? It is a simple process that evokes necessary transparency. Already, a stock deal of Bill Clinton's seems not to be on the up and up. Bill Clinton received 200,000 shares of a worthless stock that an unnamed buyer later paid $700,000 for. The company of the stock Bill Clinton owned appears to be a shell company for the Chinese Government.

Please CNN, start to vet Ms. Clinton and hold her accountable to the public for not being up and up with the American people.

Joe Alonzo   March 7th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Wow, how about that second-to-last paragraph. "its essential"? "getting there money from"? These quotes came from a conference call, so it was up to the reporter to get the grammar right. Failure.

Justin   March 7th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

These statements about Hillary sound about right to me.

MARIA 2325   March 7th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

GO HILLARY !!!!. WE TRUST THE CLINTON FOR THEIR HONESTY AND HELPING PEOPLE IN INDONESIA SUNAME

Doug in Orlando, Fla   March 7th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

what a joke obama, every1 has til april 15 to file. or do you live in another world. besides i worry more about people connected to people like toney rezko and rv farekan, who have been racist and crooked. then also there is ayers and connections with terrorists that admittedly bom bed nyc police buildings. come on people wake up. obama speaks with a forked tongue….look at naftagate and now iraggate…wow. i won't sink to his supporters level and ask for him to drop out …..i believe every vote should be heard so i will just say this. jimmy carter said he would change the world and it took years to recover from his change. i am not taking another chance like that….i have 4 kids and there future depends on this vote…it will be for some1 i know will do the job. for my kids sake!!!!

Hillary 08 12!!!!!!!!!!!!

CHICANO ART, ARIZONA   March 7th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

You can feel the hatred Obama supporters have for Hillary. Look, I have not completed my tax returns and they are simple by comparison. If this is the biggest issue Obama can raise, I think his campaign is in trouble.

Instead of attacking Clinton, why doesn't he explain why he is qualified for the job of president? Why doesn't he explain why he does not think America deserves universal healthcare? Why should we think he can handle crisis?Why does't he have concrete plans? Why does he tell the American people on thing and tell foreigners other things?

Little Osama is getting silly!
GO HILLARY

Gina   March 7th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Just in case there is any confusion the meglamaniac I'm reffering to is Senator Clinton.

Obama '08
Yes We Can
& We Will….

Ann   March 7th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Clinton is a fraud and a liar. The media got suckered with the NAFTA lie because it was Clinton that went to the Canadians.

Ron, TX   March 7th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Clinton's secrecy is a perfect example of what's wrong with Washington and what needs to change.

Obama '08!

Darth Vadik, CA   March 7th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Secrecy, malice, evilness, gluttony, and the rest of the seven sins.

CHERYL   March 7th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

HOW ABOUT SAYING SOMETHING POSITIVE ABOUT YOURSELF!

INSTEAD OF NEGATIVE THINGS ABOUT SENATOR CLINTON?

OR IS THERE NOTHING LEFT?

GO HILLARY WE ARE BEHIND YOU!!!!!!!!!!

Anthony   March 7th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I don't care about 20 years of tax returns. I care about the last 6 years when they became rich. Notice how the Clinton Campaign never gives a reason they will not release the previous 6 years of returns. They simply brush over that and say they'll release this years tax returns at the latest possible moment. I don't trust it. There's something shady going on here…

yns   March 7th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

And…how open and honest is Oblahblahblahma being? Isn't he now resorting to the "same old politics" by obcessing on this? And who has to release tax records to get a job?

Leah, PA   March 7th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I wanna hear more about Tony Rezko!

Eli, SF Bay Area   March 7th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I'll say this much, I've been a registered Democract for 35 years and voted for Hil's husband twice I've also held my nose and voted for past impotent Dems….Kerry, Dukakis, etc.

But given the conduct of Mrs & Mr Clinton during this campaign, I will NEVER….NEVER…vote for Mrs. Clinton. She is absolutely disgraceful!

If you agree with me, post your comments!

TomCat   March 7th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Yea, let america see your tax returns. I bet 35 mill during feb was from personal friends who are afraid of change in america. I wonder if Billary paid Canada to leak information. Billary did sign the treaty during the 90's. Follow the dots my people.

dave   March 7th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Is this all Obama's got? Worried about the Clintons' tax returns? He should worry about his Rezko connections because we've just scratch the surface on that issue.

Diana   March 7th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

I find it the highest form of a double standard that the media is allowing the Clinton campaign to get away with comparing Obama to Ken Starr, and there's little to no response in the negative. Yet, Obama is being slammed. I'm one of those who won't vote for Hillary no matter what. She's the definition of old, sleazy politics!

Chris DD   March 7th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Can someone explain why I should care about her tax return? I dont have to show anyone mine…

I havent had to bring it to a job interview.

I dont quite understand.

norm   March 7th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

it makes you wonder why. For the Clintons it is a lose, lose situation. If they release them, there will be a thousand questions, some very valid, and if they do not release them she will have a huge target painted on her chest. Ready, take aim, fire…

Basquale   March 7th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

I don't trust this woman! Just look to her reactions when she gets confronted with the tax return questions and you will see she's hiding something.

Tony Z- MD   March 7th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

When is Hillary going to realize what you do in the dark comes to light. Stop talking and release the information. Set the example of what Americans should do.

This is the United States of America and not the Divided States of America.

Adam Orlando Florida   March 7th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Obama's campaign has turned into the very thing it has been attacking everyone else for!! Negative nancy over there needs to go lay down- Mrs. Clinton has over 20 yrs of public record, and has been the first lady of our nation. The very implimentation would suggest that Obama doesnt trust Mrs. Clinton, which is the exact opposite of the Mr. Nice guy he tries to potray to the Media, the People, and on the debates. Im not fooled..

Hillary Clinton 2008!!!

CarrieW   March 7th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

For a campaign about change, I keep hearing the same old stuff from Obama. She's said she'd release her taxes in April (mine aren't done either) and if she doesn't then you have something to your case of secrecy. Has Obama released his tax return for the past 20 years? The last I knew, he released his 2006 return and that's it.

Pick a new topic, this one is stale!

Cathy   March 7th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Obama, Old style politics that you say you are against. Shame on you. I guess your word does not mean anything, does it?

Jeff   March 7th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

He wants to be the Commander in Chief of the United State of America? Is he a grown man or a little girl? "Show us your tax returns" - believe she said she will do that April 15th. And you are going to show us all your Rezko correspondence when?

Jules   March 7th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Here is the difference. Clinton supporters will cry that they are being negatively attacled. The truth is, she claims to have all this experience by proximity to Bill, but offers no proof whatsoever and claims that's being vetted? Also, she is more than welcome to delay, delay, delay to April 15 for this year's returns, but what about last year's? The year before? 20 years of open tax documents means nothing if the past 5 years contain something worth hiding from the public. If there's nothing to hide, release them. It's that simple. She made having been vetted her argument. Obama is not going negative-he is challenging her to support that argument with actual proof, not-as she would say "just words".

Rose - Baltimore, MD   March 7th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Great but you needs to bring out the Nafta dealing that her campaign had with Canada and substittuted her name with Obama to mear him and lie to people in Ohio to vote for him

You have got to be kidding   March 7th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

One of the most secretive politicians in America today? Oh please!!! 20 years of hers and Bills tax returns are already out there and she is going to release last years tax returns in April. I trust her more than I do Obama who no one really knows anything about.

I must say - sound like Obama is going negative - what do think Media? Well I know one thing for sure, Hillary can take the punches and does extremely well under pressure and lies. She has not been PROVEN dishonest.

Hillary2008   March 7th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

oh, please…we all know EVERYTHING about Hillary! Perhaps this is the way ob is trying to get the spotlight off him - you know, answering the Rezko thing. Why don't you explain it ob - explain Rezko, how you buy a house $300,000. below market value with a $500,000 plus garden for free? And Hillary don't release a thing!

I advise ob to start concentrating on what he's going to say at the Rezko trial when called upon. ob don't waste your energy on Hillary, your gonna need for the trail. And by the way, America already woke up from the "hope" dream - we see right through ob. And it ain't looking pretty!

Hillary and the PETER PAUL SCANDAL   March 7th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Would Hillary be making such a big deal about FL and MI if she were in the lead??? Noooooo!!!! Why weren’t they in such an uproar BEFORE the primaries and broke the rules? I’ll tell you why. They (HRC campaign) NEVER thought they would be where they are at today, which is obvious based on their lack of planning past super Tuesday!!! Hillary, we don’t live in a monarchy and you are not destined for a coronation. The best solution I've heard so far is to just split the FL and MI delegates so they can be seated at the convention.

Now, stop whining and explain yourself about the FRAUD surrounding your NY Senate campaign and PETER PAUL, release your TAX RETURNS, release your White House papers while first lady AND explain Wellesley college thesis paper you wrote when you were a Republican that Bill had SEALED! What’s in that paper you don’t want us to see?

Again: WHAT ARE YOU HIDING???

CNN, if you don’t want to report on this, fine… it’s just a matter of time before either the OBAMA camp or a “real” news network brings worldwide attention to these things…

Baida   March 7th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

They said that Bill and Hillary Clinton’s tax returns (over 20 years) are already public, but what about the last six or eight years, the tax return would include revenue sources for example Dubai, Gulf countries and Saudi Arabia…etc it will be interesting to see the list of the group funding her. The public need to know about the resources now and not till April 15.

honest   March 7th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

This is the reason why we were all baffled by the state of OHIO for blindly voting for this secretive MONSTER!!!!!!!!

Samir   March 7th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Much as the Obama campaign has been very positive, on message, and well-run, it appears they will have to change strategy a little bit, and destroy the credibility of Hillary Clinton to move to the next stage…unfortunate but true, that's the way politics has to be played, and with an electorate that is largely lazy and not prone to thiking for itself…if people really tried to find the truth, she should be nailed on one of about 500 different things, but in a sweet gentle way so that she cannot claim to be victim…she is a an absolute disgrace for the first woman with a chance to be president….I would LOVE for a woman to run this country, just not this one… it is also disgraceful that Clinton has yet to release her tax returns as all other candidates for president have…I thought she had promised she would do so in the last election debate "very shortly"…I guess that depends on what the meaning of the phrase "very shortly" is!!

Las Mascaras de la Nada   March 7th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Panic in the chicken house! So much for HOPE, CHANGE and INSPIRATION from this sham movement. I don't exactly remember the whole bible verse by verse but I bet the first Jesus didn't solicit tax records. The tide has turned and this sounds like desperation from Plouffie and Barry O. (aka The Macarena Man).

SC Native   March 7th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

I am tired of Obama asking for The Clinton's Tax returns. What does that have to do with the presidency? NOTHING! Obama need to get off of that kick. Most wealthy people don't file taxes until April 15th. What about Rezko? Obama needs to sweep from around his porch before he tries to sweep from around Hillary's porch. Hillary life is an open book. Obama life is a closed book.

Sara, Wisconsin   March 7th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

If you have nothing to hide and are running for high public office, transparency is VERY important.
Hillary's refusal to give straight answers, disclose her records, give details on her resume makes her less than ideal campaign.
Twisted statements, deceit, poor behavior - yes, a monster who stops at nothing.
I commend Samantha Power for her honesty and courage.

Kyra   March 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I want someone trustworthy as my President.

Brian   March 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

A few slim victories on Mar. 4 (she will have netted about 8 more delegates on the day) does not bring her anywhere close to earning the nomination.

Obama - More states won.

Obama - More delegates won.

Obama - More popular vote won.

Obama - More honest, dignified, accountable, capable of bringing real hope and change to America, ready to lead one day one, and right on our domestic and foreign policy.

Hillary Clinton is driven only by her greed and personal ambition. Don't believe her lies and spin.

OBAMA '08!!!

concern citizen   March 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I don't understand how Obama is being negative for speaking the truth. However, when Hilliary goes negative and tells untruth her supporters and the media congratulate her for being tuff on Obama. Why can't she be held to the same standards as all of the other candidates? Begin questioning her so called experience and interactions with people who have been engage in fradualent activities and not just take her word for her. Her word and her actions are very different. You right Hilliary, actions do speak louder than words.

GF   March 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Looks like Obama is conjuring up stuff to take away from the big headline today… his advisor calling Clinton a "monster"..
Shame on you, Obama! Shame on you!

Benjamin   March 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Spelling, CNN? Is it that hard? How about mechanics? "its essential to know where the American people are getting there money from." There are so many things wrong with that sentence.

Eric   March 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

More negative attacks from the Obama campaign. Seems like he IS the Washington politician he said he wasn't. Shame on you! Drop out now Obama before you ruin it for the Democrats and take your big ego with you!

norvef   March 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Haley: Obama is not going negative he is just questioning the truth that the Clintons are hiding

Jacque Bauer   March 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

The only thing worse than a Monster is a Secret Monster! It's really bad news when you don't know what Clintzilla is doing and when it may decide to sneak up on you … and then WHAM! you're Fosterized!

LadyLeo   March 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I don't think Obama is going negative, voters deserves to know. I agree she must have something to hide.

SC Voter   March 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

It sounds like Obama is running scared, and rather than discuss important issues where he can't shine, he would rather use distraction with insignificant trivia for talking points. Why else would he go off-topic, if it's not to his advantage.

I recall Hillary saying that these items are in the works, and will be released when they are ready.

joe   March 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

HOW ABOUT REZKO? ANSWER THE SIX QUESTIONS THAT

CHICAGO SUN TIMES HAS ASKED OBAMA IN THE PAPER AND HE

STILL REFUSE TO ANSWER…THE PAPER EVEN PROVIDED

THEIR PHONE NUMBER ON THE HEADLINE

STILL NO ANSWER

HILLARY 08

Clinton for President!   March 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

The Obama camp is desperate, no doubt. Is this the only tactic they can come up with? Pleazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Obama had a bad week because of his mistakes and the mistakes of his economic adviser (Goolsbee) and two of his foreign affairs advisers (Rice and Power). Gollsbee, Rice, Power et al gave Obama a week filled with wonderfully negative ratings.

Obama's supportors love to wave the sign of change but they bring with it a constant rush of hate and negativity towards Clinton and her supporters.

Clinton is on top and has Obama crazy trying to find his mojo. Problem is that he has lost it.

Angela   March 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Do you people honestly, honestly think that if there was something there so incriminating that she would be running for office? That if there was something there so outrageous that would sink her campaign that she would even bother?

All you conspiracy theorists need to take your medication. Won't you feel a bit stupid when there turns out to be nothing? Probably not - you will find something else to gripe about……

Nice try Obama - guess you are going negative too. Which is ok in politics - but don't stand up and say negative is bad.

kroses   March 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Those tax returns may not be "required" on Senate disclosure forms, I do not know, but they certainly should be required for full disclosure to the American people for the presidency! That is a different standard than the senate, and Clinton has been far too secretive in her financial dealings, as has been her husband! She has critized Senator Obama about everything, including the "kitchen sink!" Obama has been restrained in his criticism of Clinton, but this is fair game! What is she trying to hide, anyway?

MCNEIL   March 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

GET A GRIP OBAMA CAMP………SHOULDN'T YOU BE WORRYING ABOUT THE ISSUES OF YOUR COUNTRY AND NOT SOMEONES TAXES………….. YOUR COUNTRY IS IN TURMOIL AND YOU WORRY ABOUT TAXES……….PEOPLE ARE LOSING JOBS AND YOU WORRY ABOUT TAXES………… PEOPLE ARE LOSING THERE HOMES AND YOU WORRY ABOUT TAXES……YOU HAVE A WAR IN IRAQ AND YOU WORRY ABOUT TAXES……I COULD GO ON AND ON BUT I WON'T…. FORGET ABOUT TAXES AND COME DOWN TO EARTH AND WORRY ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN YOUR COUNTRYAND TO THE PEOPLE IN YOUR COUNTRY………I AM PROUD TO BE A CANADIAN AND HOPE SOME DAY THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES GET TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS WE HAVE IN CANADA………

American Citizen   March 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I am tired of Obama asking for The Clinton's Tax returns. What does that have to do with the presidency? NOTHING! Obama need to get off of that kick. Most wealthy people don't file taxes until April 15th. What about Rezko? Obama needs to sweep from around his porch before he tries to sweep from around Hillary's porch. Hillary life is an open book. Obama life is a closed book.

Dan, NJ   March 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

She certainly gives the appearance she is hiding something… I don't trust her to begin with, but either:

1. there is nothing to hide and she is creating her own problem by refusing to release it OR

2. she is hiding something damaging that the voters have a right to know.

Either way she is doing the American people a disservice.

RAF   March 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Sen. Clinton has made it painfully obvious that she will do anything to get elected. She accused Obama of having a conversation about NAFTA with the Canadians, playing to the fears of people from Ohio and Texas. However, it is now apparent that she had the same conversation. How dishonest of her to mislead the people who voted for her.
She is hiding many things, that is quite obvious. I wish CNN would give that more air time.

Eric, California   March 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

The supposed "unity" of Obama and his supporters is proving to be the final death blow of any chance of a unified democratic party this November.

Rachel   March 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Interesting, CNN. You decided to repeat this old "news" from earlier this week. Also interesting that you removed the headline story from this morning - "Obama adviser quits after calling Clinton ‘monster’" from having its own direct link after less than six hours. When Bill Sheehan made an equally personal and inapporpriate attack on Senator Obama in December, the headline remained on the front page as its own link for almost two days. What's up with the unequal journalism?

KOKO   March 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

if you vode for Clintons again be ready for anoth 9/11
remember Bill was on powe for 8years,
Bush took power and in 8months they did they long plan
so how HRC claims that she have a white house experience? whay they did to prevent all this mess, now everything is to blame Bush! wake up AMERICA! terrorist were here before bush came on power! unfortunately all this came up on his term, but thisnk twice.what did clintons in 8 years for NATIONAL SECURITY, strength our military? well do you wants them again to send us in holiday? Better you vote for OBAMA or JOHN McCain

HILLARY you are:

1) has NO CHARACTER
2) has NO INTEGRITY
3) has NO PLANS
4) has EXPERIENCE for nothing
5) is ALL TALK
6) plays the RACE CARD
7) is a WHINIER
speaks of change .. but changes his stances faster than a CHAMELEON
9) is DIVISIVE

Go OBAMA GO!!8

Cheryl   March 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

"Oh no, I'm not going to resort to negative campaigning or Washington politics as usual." Obama is so hypocritical it isn't funny and will do what any other politician would do to win. Obama's attack is politics as usual and it's time people start seeing him that way.

Matt   March 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Dishonesty and being a Clinton just go hand in hand like Chocolate and Peanut Butter. She will not release her tax records ever I am sure. And if she did she would probably go to jail for it. Both Hillary and Bill Clinton like to smear the line when it comes to honesty and ethics and when called on it Hillary will first do her psychotic self defense laugh to cover her anger then will seek to redefine what is ethics and the rule of law.

She is a politician by nature and therefor dishonest by nature. Her husband flat out lied to the American people on multiple occasions and she stuck by him. What does that say about her and the friends she keeps? They delayed investigations into their practices for 8 years till they left office and the issue became irrelevant. She stole items from the WhiteHouse and tried to claim them as hers.

How can the American people even begin to think of letting them back in power. Talk about the dumbing down of America, this would be insanity.

In the end she will think of some way to delay releasing these records till after she leaves office just like her files when she was there before. By then the damage is done.

Don't be fooled America. Fool me once shame on them, fool me twice shame on me.

SLO Bear   March 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Now, I'm sure who would be the more seamless continuation of the last presidency: McCain or Clinton. And I'm getting a lot more scared of the latter.

Kim Lee   March 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Hillary is such a two faced conniving power hungry Monster. The Obama advisor who called her that should have been promoted . If tricky Hillary released her tax records the voters would see that she is in bed with the same big money power brokers that support the Republicans. Four years of Hillary is just the continuation of the same garbage we have endured for the last sixteen years of the Bush/Clinton dynasty. Please America lets give someone else a chance. It can not be worse that what we have had under both Bushes and Clintonpast.

Liv Manto   March 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

People dont care really… ALL we care is food nour table. Obama has been mudslinging right and left, he cant even explain Rezko. He sends out negative fliers yet claims innocence on wrong doing. I mean , c'mon this guy cant even take responsibility for his actions. And using another white girl to tell the worls Hill is a monster. Very juvenile tactics, and he wants to be the one who can push the red button? We dont trust this guy. If Hill campaigned in the small states, he wouldnt be blabbering. He just have more money than Hill, giving out concerts right and left, almost buying votes actually. Yet in the end, the real people, not the ones who act like they are in spring break party everyday, voted for Hillary. If I were a superdelegate, I would just stop this insanity and send the party goers home. So sick and tired of Obama.

Nader not looking so bad...   March 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I do have to wonder… If the Clinton returns had absolutely nothing damaging in them, why wouldn't she have already made them available? I might buy that their 2007 returns aren't done yet, but what's the problem with 2006 or before? I could cough mine up in a matter of minutes. And the fact it is now ammo for Obama makes me wonder even more! If it is a non-issue, she should provide them and end this argument once and for all.

Jim ( Independent )   March 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I think the Clintons are about to get a real wake up call. All there dirty laundry is going to be exposed any day now. Hillary and Bill are more crooked then George Bush , and thats pretty crooked.

Cathy   March 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

There is nothing negative in asking for full disclosure from Hillary Clinton. I believe she is trying to hide all the money Bill has made from foreign governments. THIS IS IMPORTANT and I'm glad the Obama folks are finally starting to press this issue.

Secrecy is a personality trait. It has been on display for years, but people aren't paying attention. This is something that will be hard, if not impossible for her to change.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   March 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I meant, Monster woman smeared Obama with lies in order to win Ohio, that needs to be brought up. Expose her on the nafta deal with Canada. Please don't be too soft on her. She is taking advantage of the fact that Obama is not practicing old politics. Just quite that Obama! Go extremely negative please, don't pad it, that the languange Clinton understands.

Randy   March 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I have to admit, Obama makes a good point with this. What does Clinton have to hide? She's had years to prepare these tax returns, why can't she release them immediately?

Yes We Can!   March 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Why isn't anyone talking about Peter Paul's law suit against the Clintons and the money he raised illegally for Hillary's Senate campaign??

Where are her tax returns???

Why is Bill Clinton accepting money for his foundation from a uranium miner while Hillary Clinton campaigns against nuclear power???

Why isn't more information being provided about NAFTA-gate where it has be discovered that it was the Clinton campaign not Obama, who told Canada not to worry about all that NAFTA talk on the campaign???

The media can jump on a false tip in no time but can't seem to focus on what is really happening in the Clinton campaign.

Camille   March 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

*rolls eyes* seriously all but this last year are all public record, so if people want to see them that bad, they should look them up.

Bright   March 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Obama's campaign team, please stop acting like you work for IRS. I know large number of people who didn't file their tax returns for one year and IRS went for their soul. I don't think the Clintons are doing anything illegal for not releasing their tax returns. Because if they do, the IRS will go after them and not a first term U.S. Senator Obama's campaign team. If Obama's campaign team wants to enforce any federal laws, I will suggest that Obama holds oversight hearing on Afghanistan to save the lives of our military men and women in Afghanistan.

Katie   March 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

WHO CARES about tax returns. Go figure. Obama's camp screws up, and they go back to this petty argument. I don't base my decisions on tax returns.

American   March 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I am tired of Obama asking for The Clinton's Tax returns. What does that have to do with the presidency? NOTHING! Obama need to get off of that kick. Most wealthy people don't file taxes until April 15th. What about Rezko? Obama needs to sweep from around his porch before he tries to sweep from around Hillary's porch. Hillary life is an open book. Obama life is a closed book.

demos   March 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Before Clinton ran for president, he refused to release his tax return and we found that he was hiding something that might have prevent people from electing him.
The country will stall with those people in power with bill clinton having deals with terrorist organization.

Mike, MD   March 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

COME ON OBAMA!!! IS THIS IT!!!

Hillary is really saying that if she does not win she would rather have a BUSH 3rd TERM.

She wants to be the first Women President at all cost!! It's Pathetic!!

She is willing to destroy the party and the AMERICAN people for her gain!! SAY THIS and STOP BEING WEAK!!!!!

Katherine Doan   March 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Hillary started this. She has to let us know where the money is coming from.

KHAL Houston,.Tx   March 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I agree with all of the above,I know them, personally through my late friend Ronald H. Brown….he told me some things that i will not repeat except in a book of "How the Clintons don't care about anyone or anything but themselves. You better wake up America.

Arthur-Texas   March 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

The Clintons have been the most scrutinized political figures in American history.
Obama must be getting desperate to think he can find something wrong in Hillarys tax documnets.Obama has to get used to losing without calling for some investigation somewhere.At this rate Obama may lose my support for vice president under Hillary.
Finally ,a warning for him,you will never out Clinton the Clintons…

John   March 7th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I can not believe Senator Clintons tactics to attack Senator Obama about the NAFTA issue but she also did the same thing and CNN or any of the other media has not talked about that and many who decided late were influenced with this tactic by the Clintons that made Senator Obama look bad when she was doing the same thing but did not get caught so her secretiveness is no different then President Bush and VP Cheney administration..

After further review,Texas   March 7th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

She should dump Carville if anyone.He will scorch the earth she walks on and lose for sure.I dont like her,shes an emoticon and a Scorpio to boot.

David, Silver Spring, MD   March 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

I hope the Obama campaign finds a way to be dismissive of Clinton attacks rather than use the same tactics against her. I would rather they fight fire with water than fight fire with fire.

For instance, Clinton attacks Obama saying that he's disingenuous about getting out of Iraq. Obama should say, "That's just silly. No reasonable person would commit to a plan of action no matter what the situation. Of course I'll talk with our military leaders to ensure we have the best strategy for withdrawal. As Commander in Chief I'm not going to act rashly and expose our soldiers to harm unnecessarily. To do so would be as unwise as Hillary Clinton's vote to start this war.

Jay, NY   March 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

The ignorance of Obama supporters never ceases to amaze me. As far as Paul vs. Clinton if you guys would bother to read instead of following the Pied Piper into LaLa Land you would know that Hillary Clinton was dismissed as a codefendent in that case in January of 2008. Not to mention the fact that this is not a federal indictment, this is a civil case meaning there is no jail time involved. There is no federal indictment because there was not enough evidence for that to happen. For all of you who have been distracted by speeches, go out there and learn the facts that have been evolving over the last few months while you were distracted….you will find you missed a lot!

Patrick   March 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Hillary is going to do anything and say anything she can to win. She doesn't seem to care what Americans think. The constant attacks on Obama really need to stop if she wants to look like anything other than a MONSTER.

Dem   March 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

What Clinton talked about are real issues: Iraq, NAFTA…… April 15th is more than one month away. I do not see any problem for not releasing her tax returns now. Talk real issues, please.

Tiffany   March 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

How is asking for her tax returns negative?

If she is lending her campaign money she should disclose where that money came from.

Abm Habibullah   March 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Hillary is destroying DNC using negative campaign. She will never get my vote, thats for sure. She is such a disgraceful person who will not hesitate to use her own mysery to win. Although she is not a monster, but is not exactly a decent person. I will in no condition voe for her. PERIOD.

Jon   March 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Why is asking her not to be secretive "negative"?

Why would you rather insult Obama than request tax returns from Hillary? Are you afraid of the truth?

Chad   March 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

She has until April 15th. Who cares!! I'm an obama support, but all this whining over these non issues is making me take a 2nd look at McCain

Kim   March 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

So, if there isn't anything to hide…..why on earth don't they just release them? IF there is nothing to hide–releasing them would definitively show that there REALLY IS NOTHING TO HIDE!

The democrats are spending valuable time and dollars doing the republican's job for them…trying to ruin democrats!! Meanwhile, back at the ranch, McCain is sitting back, waiting to see whether there's even anything left for him to do when the dust settles! And, it's entirely possible the democrats will have totally eliminated themselves from the race by the negativity and bickering.

Mr. and Mrs. Clinton need to do the right thing for the democratic party and release the records immediately. If we can see them after April then there should be no reason why we can't see them immediately. If they won't release them, one has to wonder what they are hiding.

As my dear sweet grandmother said, "if you're not part of the solution, you are part of the problem." Mr. and Mrs. Clinton–all you have to do is release the records and you can prove that you have nothing to hide! On the other hand, if you don't release them …..

Ilene, Livonia MI   March 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

She said in the last debate she was waiting on the White House. When they (the White House) released a statement the very next day saying she hadn't even asked them yet it's time for a new lie.
I don't understand why she still has supporters. Of course, I don't understand why Brittney Spears has fans. I guess it takes all kinds.

Yankee Dog   March 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Billary will do whatever it takes to get back in power. Wake up America. She does not care about us. She and Bill are the biggest actors on the political stage. They will say anything, do anything, and destroy anyone to get in power.

Obama will have to go much more negative to match the Clinton's negative churning machine if he is to pull this off. What a shame for all us Democrats and a shame for the country. She will tear it all down if she can't have her way!

Wake up America.

Kona   March 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

To: Michigan uncommitted voter:

"President Clinton and his political mobsters promised the Presidency to her for staying with him through all of his misdeeds."

Amen.

I LOVE AMERICA   March 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I cannot understand that lady.

We need explanation from the Clintons about their involvement in fraudulent doing with PETER PAUL. I have watched 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 is unacceptable!

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

Thank you!!
Hello all democrats
We need you to pay attention to that matter. Why are the republicans fighting for us now?

Stacy Clarks, Texas   March 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I sincerly hope that the democratic party is able to unite in november, and I wish clinton did not bring it to this!

STOP THE HATE, VOTE OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!

JAMES R, WYOMING   March 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I guess the only thing Obama can pound on Sen. Clinton is her
tax which she doesn't have to do it. Meanwhile, Obama's camp
calling her "MONSTER", Obama's involvement with indicted REZKO,
PLAGRIARISM, his Flip-flopping on IRAQ and NAFTA, his questionable PATRIOTISM and all other things puts him as the worst
Democratic candidate ever ran for President. My God, I am scared what this man will do when he answers that 3 a.m. phone call! We might as well keep BUSH in office! Elect Hillary and we don't have to worry about any of these things!

Colie Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   March 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

If she's got nothing to hide, why not disclose her tax return and illustrate all the morally ethical investments and transactions she has engaged in?

Jessica   March 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

This will never get posted.. but here goes..

Why hasn't the media covered the fact that CLINTON MADE TO CALL TO CANADA ABOUT NAFTA? It is all over Canadian news.

Why isn't that front page news in the USA. This is IRRESPONSIBLE journalism.

I have come to expect gutter politics from Clinton, but i am so so so disappointed in the media on this one.

You are doing an injustice to the American people.

Chris from Ohio   March 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Why is she waiting until the April 15 which is the deadline for 2007 taxes. The questions are about 2006 taxes. It makes you wonder what she is hiding. If money is coming from a certain "source", that "source" may want something in return.

I LOVE AMERICA   March 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

We need explanation from the Clintons about their involvement in fraudulent doing with PETER PAUL. I have watched 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 our president, it is unacceptable!

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

Thank you!!
Hello all democrats
We need you to pay attention to that matter. Why are the republicans fighting for us now?

George in OH   March 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Well, that's the new politics and high road Obama is promising, I see what he means.

BNS   March 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Obama is falling for an old trick. Clinton can keep this story going for a week or two, let Obama become screamy for her tax return, release it and, when nothing is wrong, Obama not only looks like a fool, but has wasted 2 weeks focused on something insignificant — something that matters not at all.

Why would anyone think that the Clintons have anything in their tax returns that would be of any harm to them? They have been planning this campaign for ages. Anything untoward has long been purged — or never made it into any tax return — and everything will be fine.

Obama is falling for it, which will show just how much he is not ready for the big time.

Matt NC   March 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

What about Tony Rezsco? Wait until all of the details come out about that one. Obama is trying to open a can of worms and will get bitten himself by what actually jumps out of it in the long run. He deserves it. He not the answer. Get Real Obama.

One young black man's opinion.

Michele   March 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Lets get ready to rumble !

Nick   March 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

She lied about Nafta and Canada, lied about Iraq, stupid enough to go to Iraq… ya, not voting for her.

puppies and rainbows   March 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Obama really does not play this game well - he needs to go back to his "hope and change" speeches. Maybe he can blow his nose again and everyone will cheer. Bottom line, this is an OK attack but really not that much and repeating it over and over again makes it look like he has nothing to say.

Obama is great at the puppies and rainbows farce but once the real game gets started he's weak and naive and it's showing in a blantently obvious way.

There are years and years of financial scruntiny on the Clintons. Not to mention that one infamous investigation by an actual intelligent lawyer that turned up nothing.

Did anyone even read Obama's famous tax return? Did anyone care? NO. Non-issue.

Obama went negative - his whole campaign strategy of "hope and change" is now an official joke. LOL.