April 4, 2008
Posted: April 4th, 2008 08:00 PM ET

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(CNN) - Clinton releases years of tax returns and CNN's Brian Todd gives you the highlights, in the latest edition of CNN=Politics Daily.

Also, the presidential candidates mark the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King's death. CNN's Candy Crowley reports on how Clinton and Obama spent the day while Sean Callebs tracks McCain.

Bill Schneider takes a look at the latest poll numbers on the economy and analyzes how they may affect the presidential race.

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Timmy   April 5th, 2008 12:33 am ET

I wonder if all the people who raised money for Hillary when she had to borrow 5 million from herself feel a little silly now? The more money she raises from blue collar tax payers the more she has of her own spend on anything she wants. She really understands our pitiful situation. ...Right ?

MAR   April 5th, 2008 12:20 am ET

Cnn nothing but negitive about Hillary, who's bussiness is it about the Clinton Library, he's not running for office? Did you notice how much they gave to charity? Obama gave so little, he could have kept his! Michelle, where is yours???? Why must we wait so long to see you papers, until NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, how long was it!LOL

Jack, Texas   April 5th, 2008 12:20 am ET

The truth about all the scams run by the political mafia operating in Illinois is only coming out now because of Rezko's corruption trial, and if the Democrats want to lose any chance of winning the White House, all they have to do is nominate Obama.

This case is only the first of what could be many to go to trial. Other criminal charges are pending against several people listed in the indictment, and civil lawsuits have been filed against many of the same people and are awaiting the outcome of the criminal cases.

If Obama had an ounce of respect for Democratic voters, he'd drop out of the race before the details of the corruption in Illinois spread to the rest of the country. If the leaders of the Democratic party had a lick of sense, they would inform Obama right now that under no circumstances will his name be on the ballot come fall.

joyous   April 5th, 2008 12:04 am ET

Here's how it all plays out::

1. Angry, sexist white men inexplicably threatened by Hillary (read the DailyKos) win the Democratic nomination for Obama;

2. Disgruntled and disenfranchised Democratic women tip the hat for McCain in the general election. And he wins.

We all know it.

JJ   April 5th, 2008 12:03 am ET

1. Anderson is obviously bias and is an Obama cheerleader. I am disappointed Anderson Cooper.
2. Candy (I think this is her name, one of Anderson's commentators) seems to be a very smart lady, don't fall into the pressure to become a media bias person.
3. Clinton has been basically, spit on, kicked, stomped on, insulted, criticized, mocked, and crucified by CNN, Fox, Potus 08, and especially MSNBC and she's got more money than any of these pupits, commentators, anaylist, and especially Dick Morris who totally hates Hillary and are there to make the money for the Media big boys who are supporting Obama–opps except Fox because it's obvious they are Rebublican. She also has been robbed to fairness of what good she does, you know, she may not seem to be such a great speaker but her speeches require you to listen to what she saying and not just hear what she's saying–there is a big difference. She's got substance to what she says. Sorry, got off track, however, she's got more money and yet she's willing to go through all of this to help this Country and the citizens of it. Go Hillary!!
4. This is the first time I have paid so much attention to the Presidency and in regards to Hanity, Bill O, Anderson, Olberman, Larry King and others I just think it's interesting to watch them use their "Intellect" in action and think that the people in this Country can't see right through it all–The people of this Country are smart, astute and very sensitive and observant to what the Media is doing and the insult towards them by thinking that you can fool them–your wrong.
5. The media should be there to keep their bias off the air and inform the people of the even facts and not to sway the election to their direction. The media who should report NEWS, is more like a female gossip show, reality show and good old boys club reality show. They are there to show off their creative word games and bias–this is too sad because we used to trust and rely on the media to be truly fair and honest in their reporting so the people of this Country who can't get the information from somewhere could get it from them.

Joe Rogers   April 5th, 2008 12:02 am ET

Why aren't we talking about sexism more? It seems to me that more people are comfortable with thinking/declaring that a woman ought not to be president for stereotypical reasons that they should be ashamed to admit having.

Why are so many so forgiving of this type of discrimination? People think that they can just voice this ignorance out loud. We need to yell "sexist!" as loud as "racist!"

It seems to me that women have a larger battle in the "ism" category than any of us would like to focus on. I can't think of one friend of mine who wouldn't agree that racism is absolutely horrible but I can think of a few of my friends who would think it is ok to say women don't belong in one job or another based on their sex.

I wish someone in the press would consider the topic relevant and stand up for women and rage against the overt sexism that we all seem to be so comfortable with.

Joe Rogers
Portland, Oregon

Norma, RI   April 4th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Barack has already changed America. The awful truth is nobody (whites, blacks, hispanics, etc) thought that he could win. He woke us up and made us realize we are better than the status quo. I admire him for that, and someday the world will realize how much he has changed all of us.

Politics will never be the same, he has already broken the mold.

Obama 08

April Garlow   April 4th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

Everyone should be happy now that they know all of the Clintons tax records. Thank God they are making that much money, could you imagine how the press would crucify them if they weren't. They would be labled losers, just like everytime Obama's big money friends donate more to him than Clinton recieves in donations. I finally get the media's bias toward Obama now that Rupert Murdocks daughter is giving a big fund raiser for Obama.

honkey white guy from cali   April 4th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

Come on go Obama 08 "Real change you can believe in!"

Norma, RI   April 4th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

The same day that Hillary shows us her tax income, where she and Bill have 109,000,000. She comes out with a Poverty Czar.

Hillary is so slick because she thinks she is so smart, and we are all so stupid. She is what gives politicians a bad name.

Obama 08

Janel, St. Paul, MN   April 4th, 2008 11:34 pm ET

It is good that the Clinton's released their tax returns. Some pundits exclaim how wonderful it is that they donated 10 percent of their earnings to charity. I'm not so impressed. Ten percent of their earnings leave them more money than most Americans will earn in a lifetime. It is so sad that many Americans who tithe are left with so much less, but their charitable donations mean so much more. Remember the Widow's mite?

Then there is Senator Clinton's dramatic remembering how devastated she felt upon learning of MLK's death. I don't challenge that she felt this way. I truly believe she admired Dr. King's contributions to our country, but somehow - after her other personality changes throughout her campaign - the way she stated this seemed artificial.

Anything but Hillary Clinton   April 4th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

Please tell me about it!! 109 million in 8 years?, I thought the US president makes about 300,000 dollars a year, if Sen clinton also made 300,000 during his husbands tenure, 600,000 * 8 is barely 4.8 million, Now the 2 question for Clinton to answer is, How much of public speeches or book publictions can make up for the rest funds?, 2. How much manipulation has been done since the pressure to release the tax return came up?.
I am not buying this facts hillary, its not a very good idea to do so!

Christines   April 4th, 2008 11:23 pm ET

Pastor Wright, Farrakahn, and tony Rezko, plus Michelle Obama's comments will stop Obama!

Edith Stafford   April 4th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Well, Hillary thanks for adhering to the pressure to release the tax returns from 2000 to 2006. Now you must become transparent in that you explain to the public what did your husband do to earn that money in detail, explain the foriegn speeches and what the speeches were about in earning money from foriegn Entities LAY IT OUT!!! Again for once become transparent. Donot joke to sluff it all off as you have been joking to sluff off the lie you told about the Bosnia issue. Obama 08.

Grif   April 4th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

So you're going in the wrong direction, and you choose to go backwards, hoping you will meet yourself coming back, from going forewards. and then you can cut; middle for diddle...
I should know, for i'm an expert at playing Catch Up... See you soon in 1959....

George   April 4th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Clearly some people who have responded here cannot read. The vast majority of income was from sales of their books and Bill Clinton's speeches. Funny how it's ok for movie stars to make that much money for one movie, or rock bands to earn that on concert tours, but darn those Clinton's for selling books. Of course those who failed to read also failed to see that they paid over 30 million in taxes, while the average tax paid by others in that bracket is about 20 million. So they did not dodge taxes the way many of the high income earners do. And giving 10 million to charities on top of that tax bite added up to about half their income. I guess when you are a Clinton hater you can;t read past $109 million dollars, because the details and the facts are not important to you.

Towhappy   April 4th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

I hope you bring out this Mark Penn back door meeting as loud as you reported Obamas NAFTA GAFF!!

Fair is fair CNN!

Scott   April 4th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

OBAMA LOST HIS ELECTION UN 2000,

HOW IN 7 YEARS?

did this man come from out of nooooooooooowhere?????

vet the obama family( old uncle rev. wright) as much as you have the clintons.

only the clintons gave us good lives for 8 out of the last30 years and you all turn on them like this...

november is gonna be a doozy.

missouri mccain08 reagan democrat(remember us)

margie - michigan   April 4th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

CNN is as bad as MSNBC. Why is it that everyone is so against Senator Clinton? This is my last day of watching ANY NETWORK news programs. Shame on you all!

Tax man   April 4th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

If I a reading the fine print correctly the income in the last reported year included $2.5 million frm foreign sources. that hasn't been itemized–just says it's from "Canada/miscellaneous jurisdictions." what might this be? And how much is being deferred off shore?

aliou salam, Jacksonville FL   April 4th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

She should just endorse obama. I am a fan of her but I think she is the raph nader of 08. She is stealing time from our candidate. Time which McCaine is using to prepare to fight our party for the presidency.

Yes, DM again Arlington, TX   April 4th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

It don't matter if there not right. Their still hidding the true money orgins. The Clinton's think we're stupid. They are not telling the truth.....

Pamela   April 4th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

I some level of respect John McCain's honesty in admitting he should not have opposed King Holiday in Arizona. IT'S GREAT when we re-evaluate decisions we make by asking ourselves...what place is this coming from? John owned up today. now, own up to the failed US policies in Iraq. The crowd's booing was not called for. Hillary on the other hand made me run for a selzer. How hypocritical. Was THIS story made up -Hill? Such a FAKE. Talk about split personality. As for Obama , he gave a great speach on race relations a month ago and today.

Sam   April 4th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

So where is Obamas tax return history for the past ten years? I want to know what he made, like we know what the Clinton's made!! Make it Publick Obama!!!

Twigster   April 4th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

OK, now its time to whip out those credit cards, Hillary supporters and fund that dying campaign...because they're....out of money??? But that's OK, you can afford it.

JoAnn Aler   April 4th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

CNN has reported income made, taxes paid and charitable contributions for the Clintons during the last 6years. How come CNN only reported this data for last year (2006) for Obama and McCain? Isn't this data available for the last 6 years for Obama and McCain? I think I read an article a week ago concerning Obama's tax returns in the Fort Worth Star Telegram.

ROLAND TERRELL   April 4th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

GOOD FOR THEM. THEY ARE SMART, WORK HARD AND CREATIVE IS WHAT THE REPUBLICANS WOULD SAY. AS A DEMOCRAT I WELCOME IT.

North Carolina   April 4th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

She said she would release her tax returns and she did. She has already released more than any other candidate. She pays more than the mean in taxes for her income bracket. She donated almost 10% of her income to charity. No doubt you'll find something to complain about, CNN/ O-bots. You couldn't just admit you've engaged in another baseless attack: hell might freeze over.

WISDOM   April 4th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Wow! $109 Million...

Now, should we really care for her charitable donation of $10 million out of $109 million? I'd rather donate $90 million if I make $109 million in six years. I guess that's why I'm still poor....LOL...

Jose Card - Independent   April 4th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Mark Penn had to have permission from Hillary before he met with the Columbians. Is this her way of getting more Hispanic votes? He should be busy enough in this tight race. Why would he have spare time to chat with the Columbians without a purpose? Penn is too smart for it.

Ed K.   April 4th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

I would love to know where Bill's poll numbers come from. Most have to be from Mississippi and South Carolina.

Kaywood Hopkins   April 4th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

If the Clinton's made a 109$ million bucks why do they need the presidency? Why not give another person a chance?

Oh and Hillary, can I borrow like um, like a couple hundred thousand? I am about to loose my house.

Thanks!

Rudy   April 4th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

“Don’t blame the players, blame the game” This gives me a perfect reason to vote for OBAMA who can get rid of the Game in Washington.

OBAMA 2008 !!!!

Jose Card - Independent   April 4th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Speaking fees of a ridiculous amount can be a legal form of political donations in disguise. Who were the donors to the Clinton Library?

Worse yet, if the money injected into our political campaigns is of foreign origins. I would rather have Romney or Bloomberg buy the presidency than having some foreign country buy themselves an American presidency.

Hillary released her tax returns on a Friday afternoon.
Is she a Republican in Democrat pant suits?
It's perfectly fine to be either, but she should first decide on running against either McCain or Obama.

Michael Sawyer, Cincinnati, Ohio   April 4th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

As I have been reading these blogs for several weeks now, I am amazed at all the anger and venom that these women are throwing out in defense of HRC. I considered myself to be an average and fair minded person, but I am astonished by the things in HRC's campaign that they have been trying to defend. I have always believed that all people are equal, which includes men and women, but the hate and denial I see coming from them is unbelievable. They have defended some of the most outrageous campaign tactics, and then tried to turn it around and blame it on the opposition because they are not winning. This is not a war of men against women, it's a nomination for a presidential candidate. It's like forget all the rules that we agreed to in the beginning. They have adapted HRC's win at all cost policy, irregardless of what happens to the DNC.

Marie Comer   April 4th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Whatever Hillary, Bill, or Chelsea do, it is never right, nor enough. Wake up people!! Hillary will win the nomination because she is the better candidate and she will beat McCain in November. So many people on these blogs need to take English 101 and learn to spell and use proper punctuation!! Grow up!!

Anonymous   April 4th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

most people that post here at cnn are idiots. they don't know the facts and they spout off like the comedian Rush Limbaugh. You people need to grow up or shut up. that goes for Clinton and Obama supporters.

Obama 08

Eugene   April 4th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

First in respect to Sentor Obama not being in Memphis today. I believe Sentors Clinton and McCain where only there to get on TV. Their appearences were fake, and Clinton spent most of her time giving what sounded like a stump speach.

Furthermore, with regard to CNN's conversation with Black America, I watched it all day and only saw one real black person interviewed. If your going to talk to Black America, then talk to Black Americans, and not talk show host and politicians. When we talk about race in this country one of the thing White America needs to know is that a lot of the Blacks s you put on Television don't represent us, they are what called safe negros. The one's who look more white than black and have never had a Black History course in their lives, and every time an issue regarding black America comes up their put on television to represent black Americans that's a joke.

Just about every Black person Iv'e seen on television were either Women or someone so light skinned you have to give them a D&A test to see if they have any black in them. This is one of the unspoken parts of racism in this country no one talks about. How when big business hires the safe negro, when they want to fill their quotas

Brian   April 4th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Please stop trying to keep Hillary in the race CNN. You know better than anyone else that she has no chance of winning. I know a "tight" race gives you better ratings, but please stop compromising your journalistic integrity with your pro-Hillary coverage, Clinton News Network.

By the way, for all you Hillbots wondering when Obama will release his tax returns, why don't you try sometime in the PAST, since he's released his returns a long while ago. But of course. Hillary has trained her followers well to disregard the truth in favor of the fantasy world where someone worth $109 million knows what poverty is and a First Lady knows how to fix all the worlds problems, including dodging invisible sniper fire.

da   April 4th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

I LOVE OBAMA HE IS THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO AMERICA I PRAY TO HIM ALWAYS>

da   April 4th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

You media people espcially CNN and MSNBC are digusting and idiotic to believe that the average American is falling for your BULL SH_T of what you think is clever in trying to manipulate (AT LEAST YOUR WHITE VEIWERS) that you honestly think that BO is a better canidate for President than Hillary. I truely CAN NOT understand what your purpose is, I hope it is not SEXISM , but yet I see these STUIPID women on these shows who try to imitate the STUPID men. I just don't get it????? All I can say is be FAIR, so far it has NOT happened.

Paul Lennon   April 4th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Now I know why old Barack wants to be president so bad.

Wes   April 4th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Who cares. Seems like there are a lot of jealous people who just wanted to see Clintons tax returns just to stir up trouble and complain. When Obama get as big as Clinton he will be making that kind of money too. Obama knew that this would get more jealous people hating Clinton and that's why he pushed her to release them.

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