March 25, 2008
Posted: 02:27 PM ET
 Sen. Barack Obama is challenging Sen. Hillary Clinton to release her 2006 tax returns.
Sen. Barack Obama is challenging Sen. Hillary Clinton to release her 2006 tax returns.

(CNN) — A spokesman for Hillary Clinton’s campaign sent out a press release Tuesday morning belatedly attacking Barack Obama for his failure to release his tax returns – at virtually the exact moment the Illinois senator’s campaign posted his 2000-2006 filings on his campaign Web site. [View tax returns here]

“In the public record there are 20 years of Hillary's tax returns, hundreds of thousands of pages of records from her time in White House and countless other documents detailing her time in public life. Sen. Obama's record is far more opaque. Sen. Obama has not released his tax returns, except for 2006,” Clinton spokesman Phil Singer said in a statement sent to reporters just as the Obama camp posted the Illinois senator’s returns online.

The newly-released Obama documents include all schedules. In a statement sent to reporters, the Obama campaign criticized Clinton for not releasing her 2006 tax returns, pointing to her decision to lend her campaign $5 million earlier this year, and former President Bill Clinton’s $20 million payout from supermarket holding company Yucaipa.

Clinton has promised to release the returns sometime after this year’s April 15 tax deadline, just a few days before Pennsylvania’s April 22 primary.

“Senator Clinton recently claimed that she’s ‘the most transparent figure in public life,’ yet she’s dragging her feet in releasing something as basic as her annual tax returns,” Obama’s communications director, Robert Gibbs, said in a statement. “Senator Clinton can’t claim to be vetted until she allows the public the opportunity to see her finances — particularly with respect to any investment in tax shelters.”

UPDATE: At a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Clinton announced that she would be moving up the release date of her tax returns, and might make the documents public within the week.

Related: Obama releases tax returns, challenges Clinton to follow suit

– CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Barack Obama


Ron, TX   March 25th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Obama is awesome.

Obama releases same call for tax returns they've been saying for weeks, at the same time releases Obama's tax returns, and Clinton spokesman goes into the same old tired tirade against Obama that "he hasn't either!"

Well, now he has! Show us the dirt, Singer!

yokel   March 25th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

ABOUT TIME!!! How long has he been hiding this from the AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!

Mary   March 25th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Everyone knows it takes time to make up a second set of records to release to the public.

She doesn't want anyone to see the real ones.

If she didn't have anything to hide, they would have been released by now.

I just don't trust her all.

Steve Ca, USA   March 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Well Mrs. Clinton where's the beef?

Obama supporter   March 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

It is so nice to have a transparent candidate :)

NIckNas   March 25th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Your Serve Hillary!!!

My NEW Favorite Saying;

TO SAY THAT HILLARY HAS PRESIDENTAL EXPERIENCE IS LIKE SAYING THAT YOKO ONO WAS A BEATLE………….

michael, ny   March 25th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Hillary said: "the first time in 12 years or so, I misspoke".

Does anybody have another video of Hillary saying "I misspoke" in the last 12 years?

That will make a great story.

But again, she will say I misspoke on mispeaking.

Zia   March 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Clinton says she 'misspoke' about sniper fire.

More like lied about it. How can anyone forget whether or not they were shot at. Liar. Like husband like wife… only worse.

Obama doesn't care about voters   March 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Obama's campaign are major Scammers… they need to bow out now. They're attacking cause they know that she's going to win.

LOSERS

Realistic   March 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

The dirty politics of the Clinton campaign continue unabated, thus reminding America that a second Clinton presidency will simply be MORE OF THE SAME infighting of the Bush-Clinton-Bush cycle.

CW in DC   March 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

And how do you like THEM apples?!?!

He released 5 years of tax returns instantly. Let's see Clinton top this one…..LMAO!!!!

I'm taking all bets her tax returns won't get released!!!

And for those who will say what relevance is this - don't you want to know if your potential candidate for presidency is in somebody's pocket and owes them favors?

Them Dems   March 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

LOL. Hillary got owned on this one!

And HOW ON EARTH do u try to criticize someone else when they r hiding HER tax returns!

Again, she needs to fire her staff asap…

DGH   March 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Just stop! Hillary has had far more years in public life than Barack and so she's naturally going to have far more to scrutinize. When Barack has her years of experience and public service let's look at his records.

Hillary deserves to be President. Barack has not earned that privilege.

D Taliga   March 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Why she dident relese her tax return befor the Elaction In Texas and Ohaio? she live from lobbyist and corruption they finance her,and she will serve them.

suzy   March 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I wish Obama would post his EXPERIENCE, especially on foreign policy which he and media continue to blast Hillary on - and no one seems to EVER ask him what his experience is??? Why - do we really not care???
free ride once again - amazing.

Jeff   March 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

it must suck to be 3 steps behind obama all the time…i wish i had millions of dollars to blow on a campaign that was done a month ago

Nina Bathy   March 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Well, there it is Hillary! Now it's your turn. Or are you afraid more skeletons will be coming out of your closet as fast as the lies that keep spilling out of your mouth! Just quit already before you get fired for lying on your resume!

Do the right thing08/Obama08

carrie   March 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

americans will be stupid if they dont elect a president as transparent as obama.hillary took all year to release her tax returns and lies about being under sniper fire,while videos show her walking calmly with her daughter.
her husband is a liar(i did not have sex with that woman) and she obviously is.
at this rate i would rather see mccain as president than hillary.
hillary has single handedly destroyed niot only the democratic party,but america as well.i cant imagine what she would do to the world,this goes to proove that if you cant take are of your home,u cant do anything.applies to billary

NC Primary MY TURN!   March 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

the fighting has to stop!

Tom Swift, Shopton   March 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Hillary needs to stop stalling & release her Tax returns NOW. Exactly where did the $5,000,000 she gave… er, I mean "loaned"… her campaign come from?

Gore/Obama '08

Justin from West Haven, CT   March 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Clinton- 20 million, wonder where that came from.

FELISA   March 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

it's now on you Hillary. where's the beef?

HP Boston   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Do ya think BO is spending his $1200 simulator check on vacation.

Not he is on unofficial biz in St. Thomas, Practicing for the the bush way of life.

Always on vacation!

Justin from West Haven, CT   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Clinton has all her money in the Caymans, we aren't going to see her cash.

Kelly, VA   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

How in the WORLD does somene from the Clinton campaign have ANY room to talk?? She was the one who has yet to release her 2006 returns….how funny that Obama never requires asking to provide his returns…this serving as additional proof, since they were posted likely before he knew about Clinton's memo. I still wonder what is lurking in Clinton's papers….

OBAMA '08

Chido Williams   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Thats a fact-what is she afraid of. She wants the voters to vote for her and then release the tax returns after -very calculating. She thinks she can outsmart everybody -Not anymore If she was not put under pressure for her schedule, nobody would have known the lies which she calls "misspoke" were all about. Enough of the Clintons.

Rick in Florida   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I HOPE TAX EXPERTS WILL PORE OVER HILLARY'S RETURNS, WHENEVER SHE DECIDES TO FINALLY GRACE US WITH THEM, AND LOOK INTO BILL'S MILLIONS FROM DUBAI, MEXICO AND KAZAKHSTAN , AND ALL THE HIDDEN-DONORS TO CLINTON'S LIBRARY…….AND SEE HOW THE FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED FOR HILLARY'S BENEFIT. LET'S ADD 'TAX EVASION' AND 'IMPROPER CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (again) TO THEIR LIST OF HIGH-CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS!!!!

TheLeftNut   March 25th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Wake me up when it really matters.

If Dems loose in lose in November, it will be the fault of the "Clinton never Obama" and "Obama never Clinton" people.

SHAME ON YOU! You're no better then Limbaugh Lemmings.

Joe   March 25th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Why can't Senator Clinton release her tax returns until just before the Pennsylvania primary? Is she filling out the forms herself? I doubt that. It looks like she's got something to hide.

Let's hope we don't fall for that again. In Ohio, she misled people on NAFTA and not she hopes that the fact that she and the former President have received millions of dollars from special interests will hit too late in the campaign.

Enough is enough. If you're truly ready on Day 1 … release your tax returns now!

CC   March 25th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

I take it that the Clinton campaign missed the release because it seems that they are at issue with Barack putting all his paperwork on the camaine web site while she has'nt.

Now they look stupid.

Sophia   March 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

What will you come up with next Hillary?

Heidi   March 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

HILLARY YOU CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. HE IS STAYING ONE STEP AHEAD OF YOU IN EVERY WAY. AS A WOMEN WHO IS A MANAGER AT HER JOB AND HAVE MANY PEOPLE WHO WORK FOR ME, YOU INSULT ME AS A WOMEN.

TAKE YOUR FRIEND AND YES HE STILL IS YOUR FRIEND GOV BILL RICHARDSON ADVISE, GET OUT OF THE RACE WHILE YOU STILL CAN SAVE FACE.

Stand Strong America!   March 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

how much for the flip flops and Obama Girl were reported.
better yet… HOW MUCH DID HE GIVE TO WRIGHT AND THE CHURCH!!!!!!

loser!

Concerned Voter   March 25th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

That is hilarious! I think that shows that Obama is always one step ahead of Hilary!

Proud of the Obama Camp today!

hmmm looks like egg on their face; Hill camp

Darth Vadik, CA   March 25th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Hillary's as transparent as a lead (Pb) safe.
Not even Supermans X-ray vision could see thru it.

Ifeanyi Azubike Houston Texas   March 25th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

How will their tax returns lower the price of gas? How will it lower the cost of milk? The press is setting the wrong agenda for the campaigns by consistently galvitating towards mundane personal issues to the exclussion of what really matters.

Jake, California   March 25th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Clinton camp is a COPY CAT! They were not interested in releasing documents to the public until Obama called for that, now they are hopelessly attacking him to release documents even at the VERY moment when he's releasing his documents.

Didn't I say the Hillary people are not smart at all?

While Obama is taking a break, they are out there looking for low blow, meaningless attacks.

I am sure she and her cheerleaders are out there this morning trying to get some WEIRD photos or videos of Obama from his vacation on St Thomas Island so they can say he went to meet with Al Qaeda!

DROP OUT Hillary you heard the Obama girl!

Darth Vadik, CA   March 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

…and why do I have this feeling that Hillary is a female version of Cheney?

Andre S   March 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

What's Hillary's excuse now. Her inability to be transparent and truthful should show the American people that this woman is not suited to lead this counrty. Remember it was a series of lies that began this very costly and meaningless war. This is not about race, gender, or sexisim. This is about a candidate that will unite and be willing to confront the truth, as he did over the Wright incident. That's what we need now in a leader. We simply can't trust Hillary.

William - Virginia   March 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

All candidates should release their tax returns. However, all remaining candidates should be delineating their stances at the same time. This is beginning to seem like a very lame primary between the democratic candidates, very much off the issues that would hopefully reveal differentiation with John McCain.

Angelo   March 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

When Hillary campaigned for her senate job she hounded her opponent Lazio. Even back then she had Howard Wolfson do some of the hounding.

Funny that back then Hillary found it “frankly disturbing” that Lazio doesn’t show his tax returns. Hillary’s camp would often have someone dressed in Uncle Sam outfit at Lazio’s public campaigns in order to pressure him and make him look bad and non-transparent.
Back then Hillary just showed the public her returns on her New York stay which was very minimal. That’s all she showed.

Wow!!! Double standards Hillary!!!

Jazz   March 25th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Wonderful. Only 14 more years to go. We care more about what will be done with the taxes we pay. Back to the issues please.

Naeem   March 25th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

CHECKMATE

Jim F   March 25th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

This just continues the central theme of Hillary's campaign - "Too little, too late." WHERE ARE YOUR TAX RETURNS, LADY? Perhaps she "misspoke" when she said she'd release them soon…

Ross in MD   March 25th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

HA! The Clinton camp is always a step behind Obama.

By the way, how is it that they can criticize Obama for not releasing his tax returns when they haven't released anything since 2000? How about that donor list to the Clinton library? Their hypocrisy is laughable!

Vince - Phoenix   March 25th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Hillary….. YOUR move…..

Dawn   March 25th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

OK Hillary, let's see:

1. tax returns
2. earmark requests
3. presidential library donors

Sam   March 25th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Prior to posting these returns on his website Obama had disclosed them 100% to reporters years ago.

As always, the Clinton campaign is having a bit bit of a problem with truthiness.

S. Williams   March 25th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Obama 08′!!

My man, always one step ahead of you Clintonistas….

YES WE CAN

Reality check #1   March 25th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Who really gives a crap about either one of their tax returns? I would much rather have health care than to hear about taxes, I have my own to worry about, that's enough of a worry for anyone.

VOTER FOR TRUTH, DIGNITY-OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008   March 25th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Just goes to show you. Obama does all he can to be UPFRONT with
the American People. Hillary, "misspoke" can be added to the Webster
Dictionary because Hillary uses that word, which is not a word everyday. Hillary's "mispoke' means lie. I can't wait til she releases
her Tax Returns. I don't think she will. They are not done yet excuse.

Linda   March 25th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Obama WALKS THE WALK!

He released his Earmarks FIRST, then challenged Hillary to do the same. She has NOT met his challenge.

He released his taxes FIRST, then challenged Hillary to do the same. She has NOT met his challenge.

The only challenge of his that she has met was releasing the White House papers which, unfortunately for her, only show how much she lied about all the "foreign policy experience" she's been claiming.

Her unrelenting secrecy is exactly why she rates highest as being most UNtrustworthy (well that, plus all her lying….)

kizzi   March 25th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

nice move obama.let's see what the Clinton's are hiding

Edward   March 25th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

It's your turn HRC…show us the real HRC

Edward M. Magee   March 25th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Mrs clinton will find another reason to withhold showing her tax returns, after the April 15th deadline, as promised.

Jimmy Alderson in Atlanta   March 25th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Wow Hillary, calling the Kettle Black are we? So you don't release your tax records yet and you berate Barack for not releasing his?

Well as you can see your kitchen sink must be running low because he did release them, AT THE SAME MOMENT you were criticizing him.

You see, Hillary, you are nothing more than a Necon. You act like one, you campaign like one, and you seem to mis-remember the true facts about being shot at like one.

Today I saw a USA Today paper that said the dream ticket was more than wishful thinking. Well I for one will not vote for any ticket that has you on it.

OBAMA 08

Considering Obama   March 25th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Dear Hillary,

I am your supporter but I finding it difficult continue to defend you when you are not helping me out here. Can you please release your 2006 tax returns? So I and other supporters can push back against Obama supporters. Show them you have nothing to hide. If you don't I have to think otherwise.

Jeremy   March 25th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON WHERE ARE YOUR TAX RETURNS? IT DOES NOT TAKE THIS LONG> YOU ARE VERY WEALTHY AND HAVE RESOURCES TO PREPARE YOUR TAXES.

THE ONLY REASON YOU MAY BE TAKING SO LONG IS BECAUSE YOUR ACCOUNTANTS ARE TRYING TO HIDE SOMETHING SO YOU ARE BUYING TIME.

WHERE ARE YOUR TAXES?

bigben   March 25th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

More cheese with your whine? Obama

April in Texas   March 25th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Ok now what are you hiding or covering up in your delays of releasing your tax returns Hillary Clinton? I can hear it now when she does release her tax returns it will be its a typo or something when something shows up.. I applaud Obama for being transparent and not embelishihing or padding his resume.

Obama 08

DKaylan   March 25th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Way to go, Obama! We keep seeing how he's continuing to keep to his messages of change, hope and unity, stating where he stands in issues important to Americans, staying honest and transparent, while Hillary seems to be imploding as her campaign (and those supporting and advising her) becomes more and more negative, revolving around deception (aka negative spin), non-transparency, desperation, and "misstatements" giving credence to what everyone is saying about the Clintons doing whatever it takes to win the nomination.

Deb   March 25th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Obama is no longer a viable candidate.

I'm sure if we look hard at the return we'll see the proof behind some of his very public lies!

We want to hear about Hillary's solutions for America!

No more Hate, No more Obama!

Tim   March 25th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Wow, talk about transparency!!! Way to go Senator Obama. Your move Senator Clinton.

Keith   March 25th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

The only thing transparent about Hillary Clinton is her willingness to distort, distract, delay and decieve to Win what she believes to be her right.
Take note - Hillary's tax returns are not public record only that information required by the Senate is. This information does not reflect all sources of income nor even total income.

Just watch we will not see the records being discussed before the PA primary…this is Clinton basics…distort, distract, delay and decieve.

She has the least INTEGRITY of any canidate that has run for the White house this year…we can not afford to have an individual of her character in the White House.

Tom   March 25th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

All the way back to 2000? Wow - didn't think he'd been an adult for that long………oh wait……maybe that's his supporters………Sooo……how much did he give to his church????

Matt in WI   March 25th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

LOL

Hillary demanding Obama's tax returns be released is a joke. Does anyone here actually believe that Hillary's tax returns are going to be clean of corruption or shady deals? Spring is appearently Silly Season in Hillary World

D.W.; Miami, FL   March 25th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

LOL. Sweet. Sounds like the Obama camp has a mole in the Clinton campaign.

White, Female Boomer for Obama   March 25th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Clinton is revealing herself as having the same traits as George Bush…..not releasing documents, lie and then not admit it, insist on loyalty even when an individual states clearly he is doing what is best for his country. The world is watching and the Clintons' reputations are being ridiculed and torn to shreds.

This woman does not have the integrity needed in a leader. Now she wants to "win" by arm twisting pledged delegates after pretending to care about Florida and Michigan??

Peggy S   March 25th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

She is saying she is transparent?!!? Haha, thats a good one. Shes the shadiest one of all!!

She lies about her experiences (how do you misspeak about a life threatening situation?! doesnt make any sense).

Hillary is NOT trustworthy.

Scott C   March 25th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

HAHAHA!!!

The only thing she could think to do to deflect the fact that she wont release her tax returns was that Obama wasn't either.

Now he has released them all and his schedule, something the Clinton campaign had to be sued into releasing.

He is openly giving all this information, so far she has only released one thing and only because she HAD to because of a lawsuit.

Watch her and all the delusional Clinton supporters come back and cite Rev. Wright now.

Just release the papers Clinton.

deacon   March 25th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

wow, they asked and Obama gave them up,….still waiting on Sillary Billary

kyle   March 25th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

ha! Great timing! Thank you for your honesty, Barack Obama. You will have my vote in November.

Darth Vadik, CA   March 25th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Let me see:

Hillary said she was for the SCHIP program, now it turns out the Clintons were opposed to it.

Hillary said she was against NAFTA, now it turns out she was for it so much that she briefed 100 most prominant business women on it and its benefits.

Hillary said she went to Bosnia under sniper fire, now it comes out that the hardest thing they had to do over there was get a nice resaturant.

…but let me guess, Obama is the liar?

The nerve of some people.

Crispus   March 25th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I know keep saying this…so
HC will destroy this party to get the nod. She can only motivate her people only by getting them to hate the other guy. Her campaign almost "flamed out" and she had to loan herself 5 mil. to keep it going. She might as well be Mitt Romney…at least he did the right thing and got out of the race when it was time. Also, I wonder why would Yucaipa give Bill 20 mil?

jane   March 25th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Why is Hillary's not releasing her tax returns?.She must have some thing that she is hidding that she does not want the public to see.
Hillary is high time you show us how much money you send with our tax enjoying youself and also how much money that you have put in your account. The best thing is for you to drop out of this race because we don't want you to use our tax money to put in your account.

Frank in Missouri   March 25th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Clean ! Always a step ahead!

So, Hillary Clinton - show us where you suddenly after 2000 got the millions and millions of dollars from … $5Mio of which you put into your campaign. Who gave this money to you ? THAT MATTERS !

Mark, Berwyn PA   March 25th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Oops, more egg on your face Queen Hillary. Release your tax returns already!!!!

sue   March 25th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Maybe she only intends to release her 2007 returns and not her 2006 returns…maybe THAT'S why she is waiting till AFTER April 15th SOMETIME…we are all expecting her 2006…I BET she only releases 2007, with not enough time before the Penn. primary for voter to know.

….I smell Clinton games…a Reporter NEEDS to ask…WHICH RETURNS, Mrs. Clinton, are you releasing 2006 OR 2007?

She's up to something….

AnnaMarie   March 25th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I AM Sick of Hillary…. She is a polictian gone bad and SHE LIED about her so-called "sniper attack" for political gain… I will vote for McCain if Hillary is the nominee..

VOTE Barack Obama in 2008….

Carlos, NY   March 25th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

He just called her bluff! Hillary, where are yours????

Obama '08!!

Jenn   March 25th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

hehehe talk about timing… Obama "won" that draw….

Channell from Boston   March 25th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Well Hillary we are waiting. Obama has met your request will you do the same?

Iamwmd   March 25th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Are you people mad. Hillary will get charged for tax evasion by releasing her taxes or else she would have released them long ago

I wonder will she white out all the meaningful data like she did with her whitehouse schedule?

Obama 08

Reginal Smith   March 25th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I think it is becoming pretty clear to the American people that Hillary can not be trusted. She has misspoken about her encounter in Bosnia blasted Obama for not releasing tax returns to turn attention away from her failure to release her own tax return. She can not even meet a simple deadline as releasing her tax return and remembering what happened during a so called hostile situation. How can she be trusted to run a country and protect Americans from enemies? Hillary as president is a scary thought. In addition she is ruining the democratic party with all the games she is playing. It is obvious Hillary is more concerned about her self ambition to be president then the welfare of the american people.

Please consider this my request Hillary for you to step down so we can deal with todays important american issue and not your personal issues.

Sly   March 25th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Ha! Take that! See how easy it was? you ask for the records, he puts them out there for you.. done.

Now…… let's see yours Hillary. It's all about transparency.

OBAMA 08!

Debra   March 25th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Well! It's show time! Put up or Shut up!

YOU NEED TO KNOW   March 25th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

The Clinton's could have by now released their Tax Return that have not been made public since they left the white house. And also could have released the contributors to the clinton library by now.

WHAT ARE THEY HIDING????????

Anon   March 25th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Well played Barack, Well played. Now they can hold this over Hillary's head till at least April.

Chris   March 25th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Hillary is a liar as we all know. If she is honest and genuine, she will shut up and release her returns. But then again she is as phony as Bush.

Hillary Supporters: You know hillary can't win. You know Hillary is dishonest. Why can't you see it? Do you want that kind of person as a President?

I was someone who is honest and someone who does not cover up. The whole Wright issue is not even Obama's issue. Think of the country people.

Obama is the by far the best candidate for President. For once, we have the best candidate to save this country and lets not ruin it because of pride.

Anonymous   March 25th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Billary Billary, when will you grow up? You are such a baby.

Chris   March 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Hillary is a liar as we all know. If she is honest and genuine, she will shut up and release her returns. But then again she is as phony as Bush. Sad but True

Hillary Supporters: You know hillary can't win. You know Hillary is dishonest. Why can't you see it? Do you want that kind of person as a President?

I was someone who is honest and someone who does not cover up. The whole Wright issue is not even Obama's issue. Think of the country people.

Obama is the by far the best candidate for President. For once, we have the best candidate to save this country and lets not ruin it because of pride.

Eric in Ca   March 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Lead by example! HilLIARy your turn!

Desiree   March 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Whu does any ones tax returns matter? Stick to the issues and stop the attacks.

Brandy   March 25th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Where is all the nasty comments and reckless talking now?

These people are so stupid. How do you send out press releases complaining about something that has already been done? Whomever that spokesperson was that sent out those releases, needs to be fired for pure and utter stupidity.

This is so typical, put out good sound information for Obama and nothing.

Put out a 30 second sound byte on a pieced together sermon, and you get 20,000 posts responding and bashing under the guise that they love America and are "good GOD fearing Christians" while calling this man everything but a child of GOD.

Priceless

Mike   March 25th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

It is a constant series of attacks from Obama to distract everyone from the Rev. Wright issue and the grandmother issue.

The reality is that Obama is racist and used his own family and pastor for his political career.

Obama is done.

Jaroslav   March 25th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

This is not surprise I guess because everybody knows what HRC is about.
I just hope people don't leave media to distract them by faulty accusation of Barack Obama and stop HRC lying machine before it is too late and she steels the nomination.

Jerry Tsai   March 25th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

The media needs to make sure that everybody understands that Clinton is not releasing tax returns of the last 7 years that ALREADY HAVE BEEN FILED!!!

All you need is a photocopier and half an hour! Hil- LIAR -y Clinton, stop dodging the truth and spinning lies!

G.B.S   March 25th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

good move by both candidate

fred   March 25th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Funny, this is about Obama releasing his tax returns and all you can do at CNN is talk about Hillary's!!!

Chad   March 25th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

do me a favor…

google… "paul vs clinton".

Enough said!

Cory   March 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

No wonder the Jr. Senator from New York doesn't want her tax records released. After the latest flap with her "experience" claims being blown way out of proportion, she doesn't want to have any other missteps.

And on the subject of missteps, maybe I lead a very ordinary and uninteresting life, but I'm sure if I flew into a warzone and had to run under the cover of the military through a cross-fire of enemy snipers, that's not something I would "misspeak" about, as certainly I know it's not something I would soon forget. I know the meaning of embellishment, and I think her comments are overqualified for that word.

Dave in Alexandria, VA   March 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

He's a US Senator, Michelle works an ordinary job, and he's published some books which are probably the core of their income. Overall, I wouldn't expect anything interesting. This is why nobody really cares about Obama's returns.

As for Clinton's, well, many people and organizations will pay $$$$ to stand in a room with Bill Clinton, and he has used that demand to reap in big money (some of which supported a loan to HRC's campaign). Nothing wrong with earning a lot of money, the question is where is this money coming from, and what conflicts does it create? Clintons have never scored very well on ethics…

molly   March 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Clinton is an open book - she is not perfect - BUT - we do know all about the Clinton's past.
Obama is another stroy - we have recently learned some details which indicate a very questionable background - ranting, racist, anti-American pastor for the past 20 years. This is something that just will not go away - not matter how his campaign tries to spin it.
Obama will never be elected with this pastor who he will look to for advice and mentor. I have considered him in the past, but, now could never vote for him. We really need to look closer at his record - we are electing the President of the UNITED States!

matt   March 25th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

This is the next leg down for the clintons. First tax returns, then Library donors, and eventually the California case Paul vs Clinton.

Lets hope she stops dragging the rest of the party down with her….

Veterans for Obama   March 25th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

He has nothing to hide.

Where are your Tax records Hillary?

Sue   March 25th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Thanks again CNN. Anything you can find that is anyway negative to Hillary is what you use!!! Shame on you and I really don't care what Obama does. Again this is newsworthy?

Sandy   March 25th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I want to see her 2006 tax return. I hope the news networks will continue to press for that return. One has to wonder why it is taking her so long to release it. A copy machine is not that hard to find.

Sally   March 25th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Tax returns are personal and private and every individual has the right to keep them private, along with their medical records. For goodness' sake CNN, stop being so biased against Hillary and stop the gutter press, it's beneath the dignity and respect you used to have.

GOMAB6   March 25th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

News Flash…the reason for the delay in Hillary's Tax returns is because they were "MISSFILED".

Iris   March 25th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Go Obama! Let's begin to digest joy in our spirits and celebrate the soon victory for the Democrats come this fall. Hooray in advance for our party! For we will make America well again!

Very Concerned American   March 25th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Maybe we can examine Obama a little bit more than just his tax returns.

Check out his ties with campaign funding from Antoin Resko. Obama will deny that too.

Recently I read that he has many questions to answer about his ties with this criminal from Chicago. During a debate, Obama said he only worked a few hours for him.

Not true. Another guy that Obama didn't know about? Obama made a "boneheaded " mistake. That's a presidential answer?

Obama didn't know about his pastor now Obama did not know about Resko even though he knew him for years.

Obama's cover up of his past is getting out of control.

Veterans for Obama   March 25th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

She's transparent all right, just not in the sense she means.

Billy J Austin,TX   March 25th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Well… glad she did it, maybe now we can have a serious debate about issues… oh wait… Obama thinks we don't need to hear anything else, unless HE gets to do all the talking, in a speech.

Sharon   March 25th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Now we just have to wait for Hillary's excuse for not releasing her tax returns before PA. The credibility of her "experience" is already in shreds. I just hope that the MSM holds her accountable for a lack of transparency, and won't just give her a break because "everyone" expects her to lie and cheat.

Liz, Pittsburgh PA   March 25th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Who cares?
It is not a requirement for politicians to release their tax returns. It would be different if it was a requirement and one was not fulfilling it. Let's talk about issues that people actually care about!!!

kim   March 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Stay positive and continue to rise to the challange of others….millions of Americans are with you and will be extremely proud to call you Mr. President.

JJ   March 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Clinton please release your returns! if there is nothing to hide please just release them and show everyone you have nothing to hide. I dont understand! Now is not the time to be secretive being that you have just been caught in a blatent lie about Bosnia.

Dylan California   March 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

hahaha take THAT Hillary!

NOW POST YOUR TAX RETURNS! WHAT ARE YOU HIDING??

annie   March 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I used to be a Hillary person but it's clear to me that she's got something to hide.

Candi South Carolina   March 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Now Hillary campaign, how can you be so stupid to ask Obama for his tax returns when Hillary haven't complied to nothing except lies. head chief of staff for Hillary, clean-up, check-yourself, and clean-up around your own door before you ask someone else to do that. That is stupid, stupid to attack Obama for something your campign haven't done. You idiot needs to be fired. Hillary that is why you are so screwed up now. Idiots running your campign.

Independent in DC   March 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

lol…oops

Jake, California   March 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

How can Hillary 'misspeak' twice on being fired at in Bosnia?

There is a big difference between being fired at and not being fired at.
If she remebered the exact date the incident happend, how can she not remeber whether she was fired at or not?

God help us please, this woman has got to go…She's really mean to the American people.

She lied about Nafta and got away with Ohio, now are Pennsylvanians willing to be equally missled?

James   March 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Someone owes Sinbad an apology.

Andy   March 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

What the hell is HRC hiding. HRC and Bill are still holding back on tax returns. Archieve details same.

HRC need to disclose her baggages if she seriously wants to run for the highest political office in USA.

Andy

carlo   March 25th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

You see that Hillary? It really doesn't take that long to show tax returns! And you have an accountant! Most of us have to do it ourselves, and I can pull up my tax returns faster than you.

Gary in Toronto   March 25th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Either there is something damaging in Clinton's still un-released tax returns or she should really fire her advisors.

My guess is that she's

North Carolina   March 25th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Can't you come up with anything better than that? Tax returns? She'll get around to it. She goes to her U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services meetings; Sen. Obama is so busy running for Pres. he can't chair his own Subcommittee on European Affairs. Somehow releasing all those tax papers ahead of Sen. Clinton seemed like a more important job. Who do you want for President???

carmen   March 25th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

No shame whatsoever! How can the Clinton campaign even dare to demand Sen.Obama's tax returns when the whole country has been waiting for hers for the past 9 years!!Such a double standard, they believe they are entitled to do whatever they please. America deserves much better!

Dobalina   March 25th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

C'mon. Give her a little slack. She needs time to cover up all the shady contributions, gifts, investments, etc.

By the way, isn't Phil Singer lying? They're guarding those records from her time as First Lady. Probably need to doctor them to reflect her lies of foreign policy experience and her contributions to all the endeavors for which she claims responsibility.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   March 25th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Clinton camp should not be pointing fingers at Obama. Hillary has not released her tax returns which I believe will leave alot to be desired and we will be sorry that we even asked for them. We will be ashamed on her behalf because she has no shame at all. Now that Obama's 2006 are on his website, can hillary's now post hers too, why do we have to wait till April 15 2008 to view her 2006 tax information.

Gillis   March 25th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Yea. She's transparent all right. We can see right through her lies and deceit. She's not fit to be commander in chief.

Wayne   March 25th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Transparency improves accountability. This is part of what Obama means by change. Transparency and increased accountability of our leaders will improve government overall. Obama is the future..Hillary is the past.

HILLARY..DROP OUT NOW!!!!! You are improving McCains chances.

Gary in Toronto   March 25th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Either there is something damaging in Clinton's still un-released tax returns or she should really fire her advisors.

My guess is that she's ducking a North Carolina debate because that would be past the point where she would have to release them and she doesn't want to take questions from the moderators on the topic.

Connie   March 25th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Oops, Phil…wrong as always!

OBAMA '08!

KS in TX   March 25th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

This is too funny! 20 years of tax info, all of which predates this run for presidency. Let's just see where the $5 million came from.

Mike   March 25th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

lol….. i know she hates that her little attack wont work….. But Hillary can i see where that 5 million came from? I know it was a donation from one of your overseas friends

Eki Ehizele   March 25th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

As we say in Nigeria, "Hillary, over to you".

Truth   March 25th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Hillary Match that!! Hillary and the republicans only argument is Rev. Wright statements. However, Hillary has lied and now unwilling to be transparent for americans.

Ravi   March 25th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Blind offense really is the best defense for the Clinton camp. I'm surprised that Sen. Clinton has decided to attack another candidate on transparency issues given her refusal to release her own tax returns.

The Clintons' idea of "transparency" involves heavy redactions (White House archives) and false accounts (Bosnia).

Alex Stone   March 25th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I think Sen. Clinton has something to hide. She palns on coming up with another excuse before the PA primaires, then release her taxes thereafter hoping that the discuss about the sources of her income will die down before the general elections. I can tell you right now, there is a lot of money from interest groups. I wouldn't be surprised she files incorrect information then later file an amendment.

2008 for Obama   March 25th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Go obama, you are really trustworthy

sb   March 25th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

What the public doesn't seem to get is, Hillary is above all this. She doesn't need to disclose information. She doesn't need to tell the truth. She doesn't need to explain herself on any issue. She is entitled to the Presidency. All these trivial matters are just getting in her way.

April   March 25th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

God Hillary's campaign is grasping at straws. I really wanted the best candidate to win, and then defeat McCain, but she is getting more and more disgusting as time goes on. Come on Hillary tell us some more lies about how you dodged enemy fire. At least that's entertaining.

Danny G. Boca Raton, FL   March 25th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

So you meant to tell me for all this time, the Obama camp kept pounding on Sen. Clinton about her Tax records, he had not made his returns available? call me crazy but that sounds hipocritical!

vic nashville,Tn   March 25th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Obama need time!!!! first he has talk to Tony Rezko because numbers has to match

Seth   March 25th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Hillary can't win - do the math! All of you Hillary supporters are hanging on to a sinking ship and bringing the party down with you. I'm not mad at you for hurting Obama, I am made at you for helping to put McCain in the White House by making Obama spar with Hillary because she refuses to do the right thing and drop out.

Hillary, DROP OUT NOW and stop killing you party.

mark from NY   March 25th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

hillary does not want to release her tax returns because she knows that there is something wrong in her tax return. she also knows that she is not trustful to the american people. people, don't take billary lies, particularly in bosnia.

Al in Dallas   March 25th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

What is Hillary hiding?

Alex H   March 25th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Your movie, Hillary.

Joe Brown   March 25th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Liar…Shame on you.

Paul   March 25th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Hehehe….Clinton shot herself in the leg by actually LYING about being under sniper fire…and then LYING that she 'misspoke'…and then quickly wants to divert negative attention to Obama by hitting on his tax filings which he just did at about the same time the attack came…how interesting?

Let's face it: Hillary Clinton by touting her so called "foreign policy" credentials had made reference to this incident to shore up her resume and qualify herself as being more ready to be "Commander-in-Chief" from day one, right? Well, with what we know now, what has she done? Hillary Clinton LIED to get an advantage — that is exactly what she DID! Tell me if this is not the long and short of this whole story.

I hope people see that she covered the first lie (sniper fire) with another lie (misspoke)…are you kidding? Someone tell me what a lie means..otherwise we would soon equate every lie to a misspoke! That is, LIE = MISSPOKE; MISSPOKE = TRUTH, therefore LIE = TRUTH!

Is Hillary a mathematician??

Mark   March 25th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Hey Clinton, GET OUT OF THE RACE ALREADY! The American people don't trust you.

joe   March 25th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

you have the nerve to criticise sen Obama for not releasing his tax returns? what a crazy campaign.

Saska   March 25th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

This is how you handle a request for transparency: by answering it.

Not by complaining that a request for transparency is a personal attack.

Derrick Martin   March 25th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I agree with Hillary she is the most transparent figure in public life because I can see right through her and her lies and distortions.

Crystal Mitchell   March 25th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Senator Clinton is a phony, nothing she has said has come to any truth, and she say's what she needs to say to fool the America people. And when someone calls her on what she says or does, she dismiss it as if it doesn't matter. She starts waning, which is what it would be like if she reaches the White house, but worse. Senator Obama is a straight up guy, thinking and acting out of the box, which is what we need today. Long gone are the old ways of doing business. The biggest mistake we can make is to put all our hopes in someone that say's one thing and does another, which is Senator Clinton. How can you stand in front of a group of people on more then one occasion and tell a story, like I said a STORY like the one she told concerning the snipers and not flinch. That takes practice. To be able to LIE like that. Come on America wake up and see the story!!!!!! Where are the taxes, being manipulated, to fit what she wants us to see. If the taxes had nothing to hide she would have produce them long ago. Look at what she did with her White house papers, blunted out almost most of it to not show her inconsistency.

enoch needles   March 25th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

How can Hillary release her tax returns when she can't even get to Staples to make copies because of all the sniper fire? You Obamans are so intolerant.

gharbourne\   March 25th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I did not have sex with that woman oops! sniper fire wow !, we have all probably told a lie or two in are days , but I can't respect anyone who once caught in it ,dosn't step up to the plate …………..weak character in my opininon………her supporters keep making excuses for her I see them on cnn all the time they don't even listen to the truth……….its like they are all brain washed …………..feel your truth AMERICA…
from a canadian.

Dave W.   March 25th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

What is she afraid of? She and her campaign dragged their feet in releasing the documents from her years as first lady. They then released only a fraction of them, and they were severly editted. We then find out that her claim of expeirience in foreign policy is not backed up by these documents. What does she have to hide?

Carrie in Texas   March 25th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

It’s becoming clearer every day that the only reason Hillary can possibly have to stay in this race is to do everything she can to ensure that John McCain wins in the fall. Then she can run again against McCain in four years, when the electorate will finally wail “uncle” in response to TWELVE years of Bush…and she can step in as Savior….

Oh wait, she’s already cast herself as Savior, right? Since Bill Richardson is “Judas……”

WallyWutMD   March 25th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Notice how quickly Clinton's attacks are being batted out of the air. Obama is responding quicker than they can even finish spewing their sentence.

anonymous   March 25th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Obama campaign, can you please stop lying! I wonder how people don't realize that Barack lies when he says that he's bringing change into the White House. He's constantly attacking Hillary, and that's called bring change, huh?

His voting record–? Foreign Policy Experience? Change–yeah, right. Different lies, but not change. "I'm just trying to win an election here. So, that's No. 1″ He DEEPLY care about bringing change. That's the kind of change we really need. GIVE ME A BREAK!! HILLARY '08!!!

Dena   March 25th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Now that Obama has stood up to his responsibilities…Sen. Clinton the ball is now in your court.

Rochester   March 25th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

You don't have to have your tax return done until April 15. Someone's tax return isn't going to make me vote for them.

HILLARY LIED   March 25th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Why isn't CNN investigating the Bosnia LIE more? Hillary LIED! Ask her why.

Taalib   March 25th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Haha!
See, as the saying goes: "God don't like ugly!"
The Hillattack machine backfires again!

Obama/Richardson '08
(w/Edwards as Attorney General)

Jane   March 25th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

This is another Clintons strategies to mis-lead the voters; they (Clintons) just want this white house again by all means. I wont vote for her and demograt will loose this election if she is nominated.

Tom   March 25th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

ObamOwnage! Stick a fork in her….

Sheran   March 25th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Enough already!! We can clearly see who is really here for the people and who is in it for the popularity contest. If Hillary Clinton is so hands on we would know who the hell she is. She is a cardboard politican who is molded and conformed by the peoplr around her.She doesn't have an opinion until somebody gives her one. Just cut the crap Hillary you're no more a politician than your husband is a faithful spouse.

NIC   March 25th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Barack started this mess. Gees……….people, does this even matter? I dont particular care to see Barack's tax return, nor do I want to see Hillary's or John McCains. This is sillyness. How about all you bloggers, you wanna post your tax returns to? We can all see each others tax returns and discuss them freely.
Can I ask a simple question, what do tax returns have to do with a person competence in running the country? This stupid idea of seeing peoples tax returns is that people are desperate to find something, anything that may lead them to say STOP! Searching to find anything so that they may saw AH HA! What a joke, a failed war, a bad economy, a troubled heath care system and all people want is to see their tax returns. Priorties people, priorities! I guess getting good sounds answers and proof on the important thing (important issues), i guess that doesnt matter anymore. Maybe important issues is to old fashion. I guess now of days the way you look (gotta look presidental) and other silly irrelevant stuff like that matters more then things/issues that come down to life and death.

VOTER FOR TRUTH, DIGNITY-OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008   March 25th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Hillary's "release of her 2007 tax returns" will come hours before
the Pa. elections so there is not time to analyze them. Another
trick up her sleeve.

LGriff   March 25th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

This is a cheap shot from the Clinton campaign. At least Barack has provided something. Get her paper work together, than have something to say.

Geez, talk about desperate.

B. Gorman, New Orleans, LA   March 25th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Yes, Senator Clinton, you need to release your taxes, and please do not insult our intelligence. The American public deserves to know how a presidential candidate makes a living. How did you afford five million dollars for your campaign? That's a large sum for a family of public servants. I'm not even looking to find something ugly in those records, but the mere fact that you do not want the public to see something is more than worrying.

Xavier   March 25th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

To the H. Clinton supporters the shoe is on the other foot. You have been talking about Obama and accusing him of believing in the hate that Rev. Wright spoke about. Did Obama write or preach the sermon, NO he did not. But did H. Clinton say that she was in danger, YES she did. Now can you see my point, let me help you? Obama never said those things or wrote them. But H. Clinton said those words about sniper fire wrote them in a book and a speech. SHE LIED TO USE ABOUT THIS AND NAFTA. Do not fall for the oaky-doke Pennsylvania!!!

Mark   March 25th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Who cares what he makes or made. How much did he pay Richardson to betray his people? Richardson and the Obama camp are all a bunch of hyprocrites.

CR   March 25th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Most transparent in politics… what a joke! She and Bill have more to hide than most.

Joe Johnson   March 25th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Barack Obama is an honest and straightforward leader, in stark contrast to George Bush…and increasingly, Hillary Clinton.

Michael in Lorton, Virginia   March 25th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

A person I knew use to divide human beings into three categories Those who prefer have nothing to hide rather than being obliged to lie, those who prefer lying to having nothing to hide, and finally those who like both lying and the hidden. Where does Hillary fit?

Ozzy, NYC   March 25th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Dear Fellow Hillary Supporters,

The more Hillary stays in the race the mainstream media will get more and more ads and money. They know this and they want this race to continue. Ultimately, this horse race will hurt all of us who are real democrats. As far as I am concerned, I thought Biden was the best choice; however, it is time for Hillary to quit as she has virtually no chance to win other than destroying the party. I am sorry but you should tell her, I beg you, that this cannot go on and on…..

laug o loud   March 25th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

This is funny. Transparency - ha! Okay, pot called Camp Clinton - where are your taxes?

brad   March 25th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Good for Barack he got his taxes out. You got them done before april 15th, good job. Hillary & Bill need a little more time since they have alot more wealth too consider. I.R.S. says you have till April 15th , I guess they still have a-little time yet. I myself wouldn't want too show my tax returns . Obama campaign would just resort too more false statements. If the I.R.S. had found any thing wrong with those returns I'm sure we would have heard about it already. Hillary I wouldn't show them anything . Let them wallow in there own self righteous claims. Obamanites keep trying too keep that hallow glowing, I can barely see it anymore. Fades into history just another flop. Go Hillary Go

Andrew   March 25th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Where is the issue? Will this help those who have no health insurance? Will this help those who live on the streests because the Economy is such crap that they lost there job? NO this is not the ISSUE, this is NOT serious. We vote for who can help the most, not WHO the person is. This weekend on Larry King OBAMA, said he would use President 41 G H W Bush and HIS STAFF! He then went on to tell how great Bush 1 was! This is incredible since the staff of 88-92 already has a job, they are in office RIGHT NOW! Lets avoid those mistakes like putting Cheney and the gang back in office. lETS VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE
HILLARY 08

Dorothy DeLong   March 25th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Jack what is the big deal about tax reports? I dont feel anyone has the right to see mine and I make under 25,000 dollars but that is my business. Obama is always crying about something now it is tax statements of the Clintons dont be so nosy and find a way to get us out of the mess this country is in that would help everyone. I hope the media will start telling facts and not picking on Hillary all the time. Go Hillary we need you …..Dorothy

Mildred   March 25th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

That is how long it will take her to answer that phone at 3;00 IN THE MORNING.

Tamika-OH   March 25th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

*shaking my head*

Peggy   March 25th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

The last six years are the tax returns people want to see from the Clinton's. We don't need to keep hearing there are 20 years of returns from their previous runs for the White House. Stop making excuses and release the ones you only need to go to Kinko's and copy.

jj   March 25th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

WHAT ABOUT ALL OF THE OWRKINGS ABOUT HIS HOUSE SALE. nOW ANYONE CAN BUY BELOW THE APPRAISED PRICE. BUT THEN WAS A DIFFERENT STORY. YOU HEAR ABOUT MOBS DOING THAT, SELLING THINGS BELOW COST AS A QUID PRO QUO. SO WHAT DID OBAMA GIVE???? BETWEEN BEING PART OF THE BIGOTRY OF HIS MENTOR-PREACHER, AND HIS SLIGHT OF HAND AND SURROGATES. HE'S NO BETTER THAN ANY OTHER POLITICIAN. THAT'S WHY EXPERIENCE COUNTS. I DON'T MEAN THE BOSNIA THING, I MEAN HER OFFICE WAS CLOSER THAN GORE'S AND SHE SAT IN ON A NUMBER OF MEETINGS AS OBAMA SO OBLIGINGLY POINTED OUT. NAFTA, WHAT WAS SHE SUPPOSE TO DO AT THAT TIME, SHE WASN'T ELECTED, SHE SUPPORTED HER HUSBAND.

Roy Mitchell   March 25th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Why hasn't CNN "REALLY" gotten on Hillary about the sniper fire in Bosnia. She claims she 'misspoke', but clearly this was a deliberate and outright lie and it speaks of her character. Now who do you want to answer the phone at 3 am and tell the truth? Shame on you CNN.

Wondering   March 25th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Shake the haters off Barack!!!

Obama 08!

bob   March 25th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

hillary,hillary what are u hiding from us?lets see how u and ur husband siphoned americans

BJ in PA   March 25th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Time to put up or shut up.

Mike K   March 25th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Its obvious that Hitlary is delaying her tax returns in order to minimize the damages done to her campaign before the Pennsylvania primary. I can imagine the colossus of shenanigans and scandalous items that can be found on those papers.

Mike K
Dallas, Texas

Anthony Leroy   March 25th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter yet for the past weeks I have came to the conclusion that Obama would be suited better to be our next president. I don't feel to comfortable to entrust in someone that distort or mislead the people by lying about a simple event. Yet again that cannot release her tax return. She wants our support yet she cannot provide the people her tax return. How shamefull.

Frantz (Atlanta)   March 25th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I still don't understand the reason why the tax returns have not yet been release. Obama has release all returns for the last 5 years. What exactly are the Clintons hiding?

Stephanie, PA   March 25th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

How fitting. Spoke too soon, yes? The Clinton campaign blasts him and at the very same moment he is actually posting his returns on-line. Imagine doing something like that and no one even had to force his hand. So, what does her mouthpiece have to say now?

Sad to say, I was a Bill and Hillary supporter for years. I never believed some of the nasty back-biting things being said about them. However, this entire primary has proven to me that they are exactly what people have said…manipulative, scheming, insincere and shameless.

Rao Tipirneni   March 25th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Barack,
You have not won one big blue state except your home state. I do not understand your claim of independants and others from the states democrats can not win. It is good Resume but these votes go to toilet and has no value except giving this best opportunity to McCain.
Give up your claim and become a team with Hillary and enjoy VP and grow up to become president

RU Kidding   March 25th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

HILLARY WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS!!! WHERE ARE YOURS? INCLUDING THE DOCUMENTS ON YOUR EARMARKS!!!

YOU ARE ASKING FOR TROUBLE…

Sandra Johnson   March 25th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Hillary drop out! you are going to lose…..Not to mention be responsible for the downfall of the Democratic Party.

Ernest   March 25th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Thank you Obama. Hillary Clinton lied about her trip to Bosnia ,Kosovo. She will not release her tax returns,it contains material that will derailed her chances to win Pennsylvania. oops! Sorry, Pennsylvania will vote for this lier and cheat than voting for a honest and decent bi- racial American. That's why Pennsylvania will be the most Economically deprived state in this union if, Hilary or McCain wins. Old white folks get ready for the backlash from your kids and grand kids when things goes bad because of your prejudices. Braced yourself for the next depression and hit wave, when you all vote for Hillary or McCain. Hillary is no Bill and McCain is no Reagan.

Dai   March 25th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Okay Hill. I showed mine time for you to show yours.

debra   March 25th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Do I care what is in Hllarys tax returns. No I do not. I have already made a decision to vote for her and I will not change my mind. The only reason Obama wants the returns is so that he can have his attack dogs go over it with a fine toothed comb to use it to attack her. Just ignor them. Why play their game.

Lwanyaga   March 25th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

The Clintons have always had something to hide. You can't trust any of them. I wonder why the Public can't see this and we vote her out.

Brooklyn Democrat   March 25th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

No matter what you think of her, she certainly has chutzpah! When will we see Library donors and her tax returns?

vara   March 25th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

OBAMA NEEDS DIVERSION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE HELP HIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beverly, Houston   March 25th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

She can't release them until she 'Doctors' them up

sunil de silva   March 25th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I am a Democrat and was a strong supporter of Bill Clinton during his term as president and was shocked when the "Bushies" stole the election from Al Gore.
For the past seven years I have watched in horror and sadness, the mess that George Bush has created not only in this country but around the world.
However, I cannot stand by and not voice my concerns about Hilary Clinton and her lies, half truths and her attacks on Obama. I believe the Clintons will do anything to win the nomination and get to the White House. Imagine the possibility of fours years with Hilary and Bill in the background and the potential for four more!!!
If she gets the nomination, I will vote republican and for McCain!