(CNN) - John McCain made nearly $420,000 in taxable and non-taxable income in 2007, according to the Arizona senator's tax returns just released by his presidential campaign.
McCain's 2007 income includes his approximately $162,000 Senate salary, over $176,000 in book royalties, $23,000 in Social Security income, and over $58,000 from his Navy pension. (View McCain's tax returns [PDF])
The filing does not include his wife Cindy's much larger income - the two have long filed separate tax returns. An heiress to a beer distributing company, Cindy McCain is estimated to be worth approximately $100 million. But since those assets are in his wife's name, McCain is unable to tap into them for his presidential bid.
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Good for them, go Obama.
we want cindy's as well senator!!!! what are you tryign to hide????
Why is he getting Social Security? I know hes older than dirt, but he's employed.
Social Security? that's sad.
Social Security???? He's worth more than a $100 million (with his wife) and he takes money from an already evaporating social security fund? Sounds borderline immoral to me, but that's just my opinion.
And how much did he give for charitable donations. It better at least be the amount he is getting in social security, he def. doesn't need to have his hand in that cookie jar!
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John McCains Health Care Plan. The employer give you a small
raise and he will not be obligated to pay for your Health Care: Health
Care Payment for your WHOLE FAMILY: YOU PAY FOR YOUR OWN!!!
NO MORE BENEFITS, JUST A SMALL RAISE!!!! Yeah! Isn't that great.
Take care of the big company!!!!!!
how ELITIST!!!!!!!
Good for you John, not using your spouse's money to get elected. From one military retiree to another, you are a True American Hero! Thank you!
How the hell can someone who makes as much money as he does be able to receive such a large amount of Social Security while others starve to death because they are getting 95 dollars a month? This just goes to show how elitist he is... and how there needs to be change... we all can believe in...
I guess McCain-Cindy union proves that beautiful women don't always go for older men with more money than them, sometimes they go for older men with more power and fame.
On an unrelated but significant matter: "A growing number of our European allies, such as France, Germany, and Italy, have recently voted in more conservative leaders due to their economic concerns and look forward to a McCain presidency."
Americans for McCain '08
Uhh..someone please let the republicans know that know one cares about Mc Cain's or bush's tax results mind you...Once the democrats deside who will be on the top of the ticket, we will combine our efforts and pounce on McCain hench forth.
Democrat 08
The money's in her name, but he gets all the beer he wants.....what a deal!
What' she worth 5 billion, 10 billion? 20 bill? And he has a long history of being pro-offshoring and anti-union.
Nothing "elitist" there. My God, her obvious botox/plastic surgery and her outfit in the pic alone cost more than any of us will earn in 25 years.
I think we need to cut off Social Security to people making the kind of money McCain makes. Come on, he makes $397k without SS. The average American is living on less than 1/10th that amount!
Lets face it ,Cindy is the one who really wants to be in the White House and has the dough to do it .
This is why social security benefits should be means tested.
Great job Johnny boy. Now where are the rest? We know that your wife is loaded, but shy does not work for the gov. What we want to learn is, where are your taxes for the other years?
So let's see, he's a senator, making money from Royalties, not technically retired, and living off social security, excellent. I am so glad Republicans are so fiscally conservative these days. If he's not retired he shouldn't be making money on social security. He's a senator, you think he'd know that. Oh wait I forgot all the loopholes that keep them better paid then the average American.
Why don`t we hear more about McCain dumping his first wife, who waited for him while he was a POW, returned home, had a fling with Cindy, divorced his wife then married the rich gal ?????????.
I understand he has a right to claim it, but does McCain really need the $23k from social security to make ends meet on his modest $400k+ income? I'm never going to see a dime of social security, although they still take it out of my check. It should be reserved for those who really need it, not just automatic. Unbelievable.
Why would he want to use His wife's Wealth, to Fund a Public Responsibility? His strength is in Himself, and what he is worth to that Public, and their Country.
i dont care...nor like him
With all his earnings and his wife's wealth, why would John McCain draw $23,000 in income from Social Security. That is really ripping off the system.
Why is he taking $23,000 in Social Security income?!
That money is suppose to be for a safety net for elders – not money for a guy that makes $400,000 and obiously is doing fine with money.
"The filing does not include his wife Cindy's much larger income — the two have long filed separate tax returns. An heiress to a beer distributing company, Cindy McCain is estimated to be worth approximately $100 million."
Clever old man ! May be Hillary should have done the same – -
But it doesn't list how much he spends on Depends.
Why is this man receiving SS on top of his salary and his fully paid benefits? No one else sees something wrong with this?
McCain makes over $80,000/yr from his pension and social security alone. That's more than most families take in with dual income from both parents working. Gotta love it.
I'm outraged to hear McCain received $23,000, in Social Security benefits during 2007. Social Security should be there for those who need it! Maybe Cindy received Social Security too despite the hundred millions! Wake up America!
What is this supposed to do? Make it look like he is barely making it compared to the other candidates.
First of all he should write a better book.
Second of all Come On Cindy with those tax returns. So we can see what type of money laundering is John doing through you.
I have no problem with this at all...
By doing it he can't use her money for the campaign... No problem.
McCain has been in politics for 30+ years... and ran in the primary last time... so if there was something to hide it would have been found...
Thanks John!
WHERE ARE HIS MEDICAL RECORDS??????????
Isn't it a twist that the Republician makes a litle over $400K a year and the two Democrates make millions a year.
Why isn't his Navy retirement (pension) listed on line 16? That is where it is supposed to be, rather than listed under salary. Unless I am missing something, since that is where I have to list my AF retirement?
An aside...his AGI is only six figures compared to the Democrats' at least seven figures. Wonder who can best understand the majority's circumstances...multi-millionaires or Sen. McCain?
Go figure. Just like a republican. Of course we all know he has had "support" from his wife.
Wow, for someone who has made 10 times what my parents makes just a little more than my parents make from social security...goes to show that the wealthy in this country don't contribute to the greater good of our social security, but only to their benefit. No Wonder Social Security is going bankrupt!!!!
You don't need to make money when you are married to a rich one. Cindy McCain has plenty to keep them going, but we won't ever know if there are conflicts of interest. I do wonder if she will have to divulge it eventually. I think she should.
One word Elites
Why does he collect social security. I thought you could delcine to ececpt it if you wanted to. He doesn't need the money.
No wonder Social Security is going bankrupt... people making over 300k a year (not including the 100 million his wife is worth) are collecting.
He has over 100 million dollars and still collected Social Security...
Ridiculous.
This from the guy who says the problem with our government is irresponsible spending... I would call giving a monthly pay check to a man worth more than 99% of the citizens of this country is irresponsible.
social security??? LOL!!!
How is it that John McCain collects $23,000 in Social Security income while others will never collect because the retirement age is always raised?
I do not believe that he needs that money anyway.
Does McCain look like he is eating Hamburger Helper or tuna fish every night as some Americans are doing?
Wow, for someone who has made 10 times more than what my parents have ever made, McCain makes just a little more than my parents make from social security…goes to show that the wealthy in this country don't contribute to the greater good of our social security, but only to their benefit. No Wonder Social Security is going bankrupt!!!!
If he's making $162,000 as a Senator, why is collecting $23,000 in social security...seems to me that's why it's going belly up – people getting benefits who obviously don't need the money....
I'm so excited John McCain is finally going to be our president. I was one of Bush's worst critics, but I really heart this man.
Get over yourself Alexander Mooney! :-/ Does it really matter? Are you that obsessed that you have to see the wifes returns too? Who cares?
Why is McCain receiving social security income? No wonder the system is going broke!
I am little confussed: If McBush is collecting Scocial Security Income, shouldn't he be retired by now?
While I am not against old age...but I can't help but say McSame is too old.
He could release it if he sowanted however it would reveal that he is indeed the "elitist" he so loathes of the Democratic competitors.
The last time I checked, Cindy McCain was not running for President of the United States of America.
So IF
McCain is unable to tap into them for his presidential bid.
Why is this important?
Anyway as,
"The McCain campaign notes John Kerry's wife, Teresa Heinz, did not release her tax returns during the 2004 campaign"
I just hope he gives back the $23,000 from Social Security beacuse by the sounds of it the system needs it more than he does!!!!
All for naut!
So?
You have to be kidding! A guy making $400,00 per year (and a wife worth over $100 million) and he applies for social security. No wonder the system is broke.
Now we alll expect to see Clintons REAL tax return for 2007? They said it will be around 20 millions, but some journalists suggets that their income for 2007 will be more than 50 millions.. Why don't you ask HRC ?
I would like to see more detail regarding Cheney's tax return and the $1.5 million he claimed in capital gains. It would be very interesting to see how much of that is due to the lucrative contracts that were awarded to Haliburton for work in Iraq. Hmmm....something still stinks in Washington DC!
what is their total income his wife is worth 200M or more we need to see that, she is compagning for him. We saw Michell's and Bill's income it is only fair we see cindy's income too.
What no contributions to charities??? Keeps it all to himself- how much does he really care about the average persons' plight in this country!!!
Obama will take him down without a problem!!!!!!
Article states '$23,000 in Social Security income'....Isn't there a max income amount one can make if they are to collect SS? Or is that rule not applicable to Politicians?
Since McCain and Cindy are married and living in the same house hold, somebody please ask them to release their full income like the other candidates have done. If John is unable to present this reality to the American people, it just goes to show how shady a Presidency with him in office is going to look like. Please disclose your joint taxes like Barack has done.
Hey.....Sen. McCain you might be "adult" to qualify for President because
I guess Michael Bloomberg said Obama still a boy not qualify yet.
So, could be you or Hillary 08 President that it.
Right , since the big money is hers, he can go around and call other people elistists with a clear conscience.
Obama's mask is off....snap out of it
Cnn is media bias.I noticed that when the previous democrate disclosed their tax returns,they published the amount that they donated to charity.But they did not do so in Mccain case,why?I was wondering how much does Mccain donated to the charity and I have to find it out at fox news.It seems that he has donated $105,000 to charity and donated $177,000 in book royalities and paid taxes of $88,000.Media are supposed to be equal in publishing the candidate but thus Cnn shown preference on their favourite candidate.I am not mccain supporter and I havent decide to vote anyone yet.But I HATE bias media
Cnn you better post my comment
Why does John McCain get Social Security payments? There should be a cut off for people who make over a certain amount. That's part of why Social Security is in trouble. For some people, it's all they have to live on. Leave that money in the pot for people who actually need it.
Why does john mccain get $23,000 in SS? jesus!
LOL, Social Security.
He should give it back.
Sure hope McCain doesn't try to offer himself as the average guy. He's the most "elite" of the bunch. This filing separate ploy they have used for years hopefully won't fool people. Guess he married very well, otherwise people may be able to connect. McCain won't win because not enough Republicans are going to vote, and he won't be able to convince enough Democrats and Independents that he has the WHOLE country's best interest in mind. That is the thing about Obama – it doesn't matter if you are Democrat, Republican or Independent. He wants all Americans who love their country to start working for their country and not working for partisan politics. He has the best chance of uniting this country by reaching across the solidly partisan lines created by 8 years of Bushism.
all this stuff over taxes is stupid. his wife is a gazillionaire.
i don't give a rat's buttocks how much any of them made – they will always be richer than I'll ever be.
125 people died in Iraq in the last two days. China just sent a 17 ton shipment of rocket launchers to Zimbaabwe so Mugabe can kill his own people. SUFFERING around the world is unbelievable – and we squabble over peanuts.
So Obama, Hillary and Cindy McCain are backstage at a debate and Obama says. "Old white men are bitter and we should do something about that." Hillary says. "Screw'em." Cindy says, "I've tried that for thirty years, it doesn't help."
$23,000 in Social Security income
This man makes half a million a year and he's getting money from Social Security!?! No wonder the system doesn't work!
To SayNo... & CNN: Cindy McCain's income is included in this disclosure. It is $432K per statement A.
To Cindy: Per their itemized deductions the McCain's appear to have contributed over $200K to charity. Doesn't look to me like they're keeping it all to themselves.
Oh yeah.... Cindy McCain should release her tax returns.
Contribution to charity
ZERO dollars.
What a great guy. He really cares about the less fortunate.
I would like to ask the good senator what business he has collecting social security considering his wealth. His age along with his selfishness disqualify him as a canidate.
How pathetic can the presidential election get?
There are so many more important things to know about the candidates than how much they earned. It is a given that those in politics are rich. So what is the point of obssessing over their income?
In McCain's case, releasing his taxes is a joke. The vastness of his wife's fortunes are well known.
I find all of this interesting but not surprising.
What I would like to know is why CNN does not change their delegate counter? It is the same day after day. Obama has gained 2 more supers and Clinton has lost 1 yet you don't change the numbers.
Why not his wife's tax record? Just because John Kerry did not release his wife's during his stint to whitehouse is a poor excuse. The purpose of releasing tex records is to show what the family earned unless of course, McCains is a marriage of convenience.
This article is not worth posting. Every one knows Lil McBush is already using some of his wife's money on his campaign. If this idiot is willing to break his own campaign finance law, what makes you think he's not using his wirfe's money. This is just an early attempt to justify what everyone will find out as soon as the general election starts.
Obama 08
What about Cindy's fortune–that's income?
Greedy elite neocon!
Say no to Bush III!
Say no to McShame and his greed!
Very nice income package. It appears McCain manages his household well. This accomplishment hightens his qualifications for running this country. I do expect many to criticize out of envy. There's not many people that can match McCains financial success.
And he calls other people elitists? Real cute, McCain.
I just wish the Democrats would stop making it so easy on him by fighting amongst themselves.
And Obama is the Elitist. Now both can eat crow.
Actually, it says he did contribute $105,467 to charity.
But still...
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
McCain has donated all his royalites from his books to charity. That total is 1.8 million to charity. Hillary, Bill and Obama have kept their money from their books.
McCain has donated all his pay increases from the senate since 1991 to charity totaling 450,000. Hillary and Obama have kept their senate pay increases.
Hillary is charging interest to be given back to herself for her 5 million loan while not being able to pay the vendors even though she is worth 109 million.
McCain has disclosed his wife's earnings in senate disclosures which were 15 million. His wife now has three grown children and wants to keep their finances private though that hasn't stopped her two sons from joining the military.
Can we force McCain to make public his spouse's tax returns? If not, why not? The other two have had to post their Total income which includes their spouse.
No Senator Mccaine has actually donated all of his royalties he has earned from his books to charities. He has also donated any increases in his senate salary to charity since 1991 when he voted against the ridiculous payraise for legislators.
It is just that the liberal media doesn't want you to know that thus it won't be reported unless you get off your lazy butt and do some research for yourself.
Trying to hide the fact that when it comes to money....he is the real ELITIST.
Cindy paid for the Straight Talk Express, at the very least the Maverick might show some intestinal fortitude by disclosing their entire tax return. Perhaps the Maverick is too manly to admit his spouse is the bread winner?
Ummm why is a guy who is married to someone who is a millionaire several times over collecting both social security and a Navy pension? I know he is entitled to them but can he not refuse them considering homelss veterens litter the streets and senior citizens in this country often have to choose between their medication and food?
Okay okay...
I must disagree "SayNoTo...":
Bill and Michelle file JOINT returns with Hill and Barack. THAT is why we saw their finances (though I know Bill is wishing they had filed separate returns for '07, LMAO!) Although I am NOT a McBush supporter, it is fair that her earnings are not included because her funds aren't included in the campaigns finances.
Billary on the other hand... She lent millions to her campaign in February, which CLEARLY included money from Bill's deals with CAFTA and China because they file JOINT returns. That's where the investigation should be!
we need to stop giving millionaires social security. What is wrong with this picture. Does he need that money?
greedy mac,no donations to charity ha ha
charlie Gibson should know, increasing capital gains tax discourages profit taking leaving more money for companies to grow business and create jobs. Cutting capital gains yes, increases tax revenue and lines the pockets of fat cats but hurts business expansion.
Why is a veteran and senator drawing Social Security? His example proves why he is not presidential! He is a drain on the system by accepting this money. Senator, return the money and send someone to college. Make this country better, not drag it down.
Cashing on Social Security already? This fellow is too old to be president. AZ is a comprop state, both the senator and his wife share all their properties. Even though they do not file together, they should make their tax return public, as he's running for the highest office in the country.
WHY IS HE TAKING SOCIAL SECURITY IF HE MAKES $350,000 A YEAR???? NO WONDER THE SYSTEM IS GOING BROKE
"$23,000 in Social Security income"
old fart. Where's his wife's?
I believe releasing tax records are important. So are other personal questions. The policy decision for the democrates is starting to show it self. Clinton released a hawkish anti-Iran alliance recently in a swing at McCain, though Obama just looked foolish to Jews who want to know America will protect Israel. Even healthcare is getting dicey when Edwards says he will endorse candidate that shares his values, not making light of his healthcare plan and his feelings about the two Americas.
I Guess John didn't have a problem with taking that $23,000 worth of cash from that BIG GOVERNMENT PROGRAM called Social Security.
Obama should quit. Obama is the most irresponsible and most degrading candidate I have ever seen.
Obama mocked the Pennsylvannians and all Americans really good. As deamening as Obama so goes Wright and Rezco. Shame on them.
Wake up America! If you want the way Bush had operated/handled the nation over the last 8 years then vote for Obama.
Social Security Income? why not save it for the people that realy need it!
Why does a man who earns over $400,000 in a year and who is married to a woman who is worth approximately $100 million need social security income? McCain should start a trend and return that $23,000 he received this year to the federal government. If everyone contributed who really didn't need that money, then maybe we could start to slightly correct the problem with the social security program.
Um Cindy, did you bother looking at his tax return? He gave something like 125K. Do your homework!
(Hopefully you will do better reseach when examining the candidates.)
It is none of our business what Cindy, Bill or Anti-America Michelle has, they aren't running for office
Obama didn't give much to charity!!! Selfish, Anti-America, racist, elilist!!!
Add Cindy McCain's income into the equation and we'll see that he too is an "elitist."
Pretty good move by McCain, keep his wife's income separate, that way, he'll appear to be the President that you'll want to drink a beer with.
McCain voted against the GI Bill recently. No re-education for the
troops when they arrive home, some, without their limbs. I guess
they will be forced to re-enlist. Without jobs, or re-education what
else can they do?
McCains Health Care plan favors the Big Company that can't afford
to pay Benefits. The will only be obligated to give you a small raise!!!!!
What is surprising about revealing presidential candidates income is none of the citizen of this countries business. Or any wealthy human being in this country no matter if they inherited it or work hard to achieve success. It is noboby's business. Please leave these people alone.
He can't release her tax forms because there goes the just -like-you- guys charade the GOP pulls on us every 4 years.
His wife's income is a mute point, I am no McCain supporter but you can't fault the man for marrying a rich womann but then again John Kerry was bashed for that.
media elite directly censor the news in favor of Obama. Just look at MSNBC, and CNN, then look at their owners.
The eleven media organizations have interlocking directorships with each other through 36 other Fortune 1,000 corporations creating a solid network of overlapping interests and affiliations. All eleven media corporations have direct links with at least two of the other top media organizations. General Electric, owner of NBC, has the highest rate of shared affiliations with 17 direct corporate links to nine of 10 other media corporations.
Ok, it was a little over 105K.
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I am a registered Rep. since 1992. I came to this Country in 1986 and for the first time in my Adult life I will be voting for a Dem.
Barack H. Obama
I am not thrilled about his middle name, but the Man's poliies make sense. We had been running this Country with the same old failed policies for awhile now.
If you keep doing things the same way over and over and again and expect a different result. That equals MADNESS
We didn't talk to Cuba and Castro run the Country for over 40 yrs. What is wrong with our policies They lack COMMON SENSE.
Engage your enemies so reasonable people can see that you tried then Squash them when they don't comply.
Barack you have my support and many other Republicans supporting you. You will WIN
OBAMA 08
MCCAIN needs to retire to Florida. God's Waiting Room
Go OBAMA 08
If you actually looked at the return, you'll see he donated $105,000 to charity. How much did the poster named "Cindy" give? Can't be much, seeing as you don't even know where to find "Charitable Donations" on a tax return!
Cindy- Look at the return not the biased reporting.
McCain gave $105,000 to charity. Not too shabby.
There are two things wrong with this story and neither has to do with Cindy's income – remember that he's only publicizing HIS INCOME (not deductions):
1) Where are his earnings from lobbyists?
We all know that he had some or is it under the table?
The Senate salary portion doesn't include contributions from lobbyists.
2) Why is he able to collect Social Security when he doesn't pay into the system and he still works full time?
hope obama's the nod in november, with all the skeletons coming out of his closet mccain will easily win.
Doesn't look like many people bought McCain's book with only $176K in royalties. His SS income and Navy pensions are very interesting too. With a wife worth over $100M, I would expect all his income to go to charity plus more.
why is the very wealthy man getting social security? doesnt he have the decency to decline it.
In response to poster:
"What no contributions to charities??? Keeps it all to himself"
Just because he didn't report charitable contributions on his taxes doesn't mean he didn't give any. Most likely his wife is reporting the charitable contributions since she obviously makes more money then him and it would make more sense to have her take the deduction.
You liberals don't understand these concepts though because you all majored in hippy subjects in school and don't know anything about economics and finance. That is why you all believe the myth that the government controls the price of gasoline.
is it a crime to be rich people? get over it-move on. I am not rich by any means but I certainly won't hold it against McCain that he has some ching.
Now because his wife is a heiress the people are not entitled to know how much she worth?, where she is invested and how shes worth that much?. Heiress is treated in a different way, who is elitist now?
What you are saying is MSNBC, and CNN is picking our president for us, and they are putting obama in the white house as an uncle tom.
Why is McCain collecting Social Security???? Between what he earns as a Senator, his pension and clearly his million $$$$ spouse why is he also taking our tax $$$$$?
Cindy McCain also needs to release her tax returns, the sooner the better. She is NOT above the other spouse's in this campaign.
Now that we know what everybody makes..........let's move on. The problems facing America is not how much these candidates and their spouses are paid, but rather how are they going to resolve this nations multipilicty of problems.
Cindy McAIN will be a great first lady.
Obviously they don't want us to see it.
Why Is McCain collecting social security. If he were truly patriotic he would allow the funds that are owed to him to remain in the system to go to retirees who actually need it. Isn't living off his wife's millions enough for him?
Hillary 08
Mr. McCain: So you didn't release your wife's taxes and probably will not? This is the last straw. You sir just lost my vote! I have been following your performance over the last couple of weeks and been doing some fact finding on some of the things you've been saying and must say that at the very least you have mild dementia or are infected with the same politician lying style as President Bush and Senator Clinton. Good luck to you but I will vote for someone else come November.
Why do the remarks filled with HATE get posted ? Only hateful pro Obama comments get posted. CNN was my news network. Best political team on tv hahahah.
McCain is not stupid if he shows his wife earnings Like all the other candidates he can't call Obama an elitist and then the everyone will know he is a hypocrite ps I respect this guy alot his primary comebacks were amazing and he served this country AND His WIFE IS A RICH BLONDE who ain't half bad looking ..old but I can look past that ... I am jus sayin
Cindy shouldn't campaign for him if she is not going to be up front. I bet she's worth more than 200 million and no charities.
Obama or Clinton 08
Obama will beat the old, angry and crochety McCain. Why would he care about the economy when he has so many millions. Elitist!
Yes We Can!! Time to change Washington!
I'm a Nebraska life-long republican–Romney hopeful, but will vote democratic instead of voting for McCain - who will continue the same ole, same ole, crap from the Bush administration.
OBAMA O8
Please tell me.........does contributions to charities make you a better person or a so-called christian? So what if he keeps it to himself. He earned it, not some second or third generation welfare recipient. Typical liberal statement!!! What anyone does with their money, since they did EARN IT, is not the public's business on how they should spend it.
I guess he can't afford to "loan" his campaign any money (like Hillary's 5 million) so he'll have to take PAC funds and scrounge for Republican donations on the (Gasp!!) internet. Can you say..... "looser'?
OBAMA '08
Cindy,
Look before you leap. He donated all $177,000 of his book royalties to charity and also donated around 100K to charity as well.
And some of you need to understand that he and his wife have filed separate returns for 26 straight years.
Uh Cindy, look at his itemized deductions – $105,000 to charity. Typical Obamite – all talk, no facts or logic.
John McCain donated $340,323 to charity over 2006 and 2007. Just because it wasn't in the blog post doesn't mean it didn't happen. You silly Democrat!
McCain receives a pension and Social Security – He really must understand the plight of everyday Americans! The problem is, lots of people are just working with the $23,000 in Social Security. Amazing that he could make over $300,000 a year and still take that money. Charity, anyone?
I am not sure why all you crazy people are mad at people for making money. Oh wait a minute… you support Obama or Hillary and you think you are entitled to other peoples money to support your lazy behinds. Nevermind I get it.
Amazing, here is a Senator with more than 30 years experience in Govt and he makes so little, yet we have an inexperienced Senator with 2 years in the Senate and he makes millions. Something doesn't jive here.
McCain does not have to account for his wife's income. That is the way our tax system works. And what is it to you Obamamites how much his wife makes. At least it is not from speaking engagements as in the case of Bill or from Mrs. Obama's law firm that her husband funneled contracts to during his Illinois Senate term.
McCains income is from legitamite and traceable sources.
Why is it he's collecting SS when he clearly doesn't need it. That money could be used for people who REALLY NEED it
vote third party
McCain is not stupid if he shows his wife earnings Like all the other candidates he can't call Obama an elitist and then the everyone will know he is a hypocrite ps I respect this guy alot his primary comebacks were amazing and he served this country AND His WIFE IS A RICH BLONDE who ain't half bad looking ..old but I can look past that … I am jus sayin
Mccsame as Bush he Married UP!!!!
I THINK THE MOST RECENT DEBATE SHOWS THAT HILLARY IS READY TO GET THE COUNTRY OUT OF THE MESS BUSH HAS PUT US IN. I FEEL SHE STOOD OUT AS A LEADER WILLING TO FIGHT FOR THE COMMON MAN!
Who cares The republican party will regret having him as there candidate Obama is going to crush him. He has no chance at all in my view of things.He can not get his part together any more than the democrats at this point!
Obama and McCaine show they have nothing to hide. Where is the CLINTON tax filing for 2007? What else could they be hiding now?
does this mean they filed married filing seperately? there must be a lot of trust in this couple...
If he is smart he better come out with those returns!!! I don't care if they file separate she needs to release them!!!
Even though his wife is worth 100M+ he still needs to collect his Social Security checks?
Cindy...
He gave $105,000 to charity, almost 25% of his income
Obama gave 5%
So to use your words... "How much does Obama care about the average persons' plight in the country"!!!
$23,000 from Social Security.
I do not want a president who draws from Social Security. He is too old. Could have been a great president in 2000.
So what! Who cares how much a candidate makes. It's irrelevant. It's not their bank account that matters. Rather, it is their ability to understand voters and the issues that matter to every American. A candidiate can be of moderate income and still look down at average Americans (and shun their values) or a candidiate can do well financially and yet they can understand the average American. It's not the bank account that matters but the attitude. Hillary Clinton understands us and she understands what matters to us in these tough times. She is the only candidiate who gets "it" and who also respects our middle America values. She is the only Democrat who can win the swing states (Ohio, Fl, TN, AK, PA, WV, KY, NH, NM) that the Dems desperately need to win in Nov.
Although you won't hear them talk about it, the McCains perform a tremendous amount of charitable service in this country and around the world.
This is not about McCains taxes, but everything else gets closed so fast...You cannot say anything negative about Obama, not if you want to get posted. He just got an endorsement from Hamas, which he declined. That doesn't change the fact they prefer him over Clinton, wonder why? Now if he can get Muqtada al-Sadr, and Al Qaeda he would have most of the muslim radicals.
I agree Cindy. What's going on with the charitible donations? How transparent is he really and where is Hannity and Bill on this subject?!
His wife's income is irrelevant. She files separate returns. If she says no, case closed. We're looking at McCain for president. Not his wife. Same goes for Bill Clinton and Michelle Obama. Who cares about their income?
HIS WIFE IS WORTH OF $100M OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! THESE PEOPLE DO NOT CARE IN THE LEAST BIT ABOUT AN AVERAGE AMERICAN, IF YOU BELEIVE THEY DO, YOU ARE BELOW AVERAGE INTELLIGENCE.
he is the poorest...wow!!!!
I can't believe that someone that makes $400,000.00 can collect $23,000.00 in Social Security. Why are we paying the rich out of a broken system!?!
His wife can't be campaigning for him and not show us her income tax return. They are full of it. Obama will be our next President.
McCain needs the job and is better qualifed anyway, so vote for him and not the two Rich snobs that make plenty of money as Senators.
Same Salary, yet more income. Doesn't make sense.
We have the best politicians money can buy.
Why doesn't McCain opt out of recieving social security income if Social Security is so strapped for cash as the baby boomers boom?
Triple dipping...SS, military, and Senate. you'd think he would at least give back the Social Security...
So, she wants to be first lady, but she does not want to stay transparent to the american people?
Obama idiots and their demand for tax returns (most of them probably have mommy and daddy still filing for them). Perhaps you should ask Obama to release the ones (1997-1999) with the Resko money in it?
This was a calculated move to prove he is "more in touch with everyday people."
Can somebody please explain to me how someone with such a high government salary can be drawing social security income?
Geez...no wonder the social security sysytem is in trouble...
His wife's income is not important. She is not running for president, thus she should not expose her income if she does not want to.
Go, McCain.. You can beat them all. Especially, if the Dems don't stop bickering like wee babes
If Bill Clinton or Michele Obama had refused to release their taxes, there would be such an outrage like you have not seen in a long time.
Cindy McCain is part of the campaign; who knows whether or not a lobbyist paid something into one of her bank accounts.
Teflon John should not get away with hiding a source of income to which he certainly has access.
Hillary should spend a little time attacking McCain instead of her fellow Democrat. Incidentally, I will vote for either one of them. I hope they can get together and run on the same ticket: it would be a double historical time in the history of this great country.
One other thing, he needs to go on Oprah and get those book sales up...
O now thats not fair at all. They are a married couple we should see theres together like we did with Michelle and Obama and Bill and Hill
His tax returns are linked above. They show $105,467 to charities. There is also a Statement A attachment that shows his wife's wages at $432,991 and total charity contributions at $210,933.
I find it interesting (and quite telling) that Senator Obama and Senator McCain released their actual tax return that they filed with the IRS whereas the Clintonistas only relased a breakdown of their taxes.
And Hillary's supporters wonder why more people are not supportive of her??? The woman is not trustworthy or honest in any shape, form or fashion, that's why!!!
With that kind of income, does McCain REALLY NEED to collect
his social security?????
And no charitable contributions????
Hillary can whip him!
Cindy...take a breath, please. The Clintons gave more of their income to charities than the Obamas.
WHO IS AN ELITIST? IT MAKES ME SICK WHEN YOU CALL SOMEONE ELSE SOMETHING AND YOU ARE A BIGGER ONE THAN THEM. CINDY WORTH 200MILLION, SHUT UP MCCAIN. GO CHANGE YOUR DEPEND, YOU SMELL.
Cindy... you are a typical Obama supporter, no idea of facts.
Obama donated 5.88%
McCain donated 25%
Did you even bother to look at the return?
So who doesn't care about the little guy?????
Please, can someone tell me why we want a President that already receives Social Security checks? This guy is simply too old.
Mrs. McCain's income is really no one’s business.
And Cindy, dream on. If you are capable of looking at an electoral map, Obama has significant problems. He will not win Florida or Ohio, Michigan is questionable after Obama's interference when it came to a re-vote. Most of the states that Obama has won during the primary season are republican states and not many (if any) of those have much chance of going to a democrat. The latest news from NY isn’t all that great either. The last poll showed NY being very competitive should Obama be the nominee. On top of that, there is a significant number of Clinton supporters (like me) who will find it difficult to support Obama if he is the nominee, I believe the number was 30% who said they would cross over and vote McCain.
Where is Cindy's tax returns-Americans deserve better.? Stingy old man-no contribution to charities....by the way he never care for the poor......is not a surprise..
Well geez He doesnt have to make money because Cindy McCain is your money ticket... Shes like way loaded lol... Have you seen one of their houses in Arizona.. Talk about Elite.......... Not very transparent are you McCain.. I want to know where your medical records are......
Obama 08
There is a reason he wants to make tax cuts for the rich permanent. Cindy and John McCain are rich. The rich stick together. Which is why Clinton likes McCain.
I am disgusted with all this crap.
Cindy,
He has given money to charity but CNN is biased and won't report it. he gave $105,000 plus another $177,000 from book royalties that went to charity. That is just for 2007
I agree with you Cindy. Where are contributions to charity? I'd like to see Hannity and Bill's take on all of this. Will they be as dilligent in spreading this news?
With with wife worth $100 million, he still collects Social Security?
I am surprise that he collect Social Security income, I guest he needs more then other retirees
Good grief John, are we suppose to take you seriously?
He draws Social Security???
With his wife's money, his senate salary and his Navy pension, why is he collecting social security?
Talk about elitism.....Listen has anyone ever heard her say anything? I'm really curious. Is she a stepford wife?
He gave $105K in charitable contributions. Statement 8 provides the details.
WHAT ARE YOU HIDING IN CINDY'S TAXES???
WHERE ARE YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS????
Just because you file separately, does not mean that you do not reap
the benenfits of your wife's money or political favors that may be
expected "via" business deals
Idiots
Apparently you did not see he donated 105,000 of his 420,000 to charity this year. It's plain as day on his tax returns (page 3 under charity). Apparently you are too stupid or inept or careless to bother other than to simply bash a man you dont' know and support a man you dont' know...
BRAVO!
Cindy, if you had bothered to read the document, it states that he gave approximately $105, 000 to charity, roughly 25% of his income for the year.
How can he collect Social Security with the amount of income he receives as a Senator? Did Congress exempt themselves?
WELL I SEE AND WHO is the elitists? NO giving to charities?
OBAMA 08 IN NOV.. TAKING DOWN MILLION DOLLAR MAN MCCAIN !!
CNN PLEASE POST
He makes that much money and year and STILL earns social security? Save it for someone who needs it. Jesus.
Three more endorsement today for Obama. And one of them use to be in the Clinton Administration. Is that good news or what Hillary and McCain supporters.
His wife's income is not a factor. Michelle Obama didn't need to release hers either in my opinion if she didn't want to. Neither of these women are running for President. Sure they are campaigning for their husbands but they're not running for office and therefore should not be subjected to releasing their returns. It is of no consequence whatsoever.
Now had they filed joint returns then her income would clearly have showed up. But they don't file joint returns do they?
I didn't read McCains return but I'd be very, very surprised if he didn't contribute to some charity. I plan on reading them now just to see. I will be disappointed if there are not significant contributions to charities. The only thing I can think of is that there are significant contributions but they show up on his wife's tax return. In that matter I would urge McCain to have his wife's return released also to show that they do in fact donate. It would certainly lend more credibility to his cause.
No wonder he can "identify" with the common folk so well!
Why is he collecting social security when he gets a huge salary as a Senator? He should leave that money in the pot for the little guys who really are going to need it.
The man is on Easy Street, and has been for a long, long time. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with that, except that this is the same dude who labelled Senator Obama "elitist"!
Can you spell "hypocrite", Senator McCain?
Let me see....it was all in THE PLAN. ..let's keep our beer money seperate from our food money.....SOUND FAMILIAR?......Looks like we don't want to upset your impossible chance to get in the Whitehouse like our looser Bush....(But with my beer money we can try)...go for it Sweetheart because my silk sheets will look good in the Whitehouse bed....(GIVE ME A BREAK).....Sorry John, your asperations of being the Big Guy are non-existent.....beer money or not...looks like the silk sheets in Washington and Arizona will have to surffice....SORRY....try running again in 2017 when you have reached the fine old age of 69. Keep trying old fella....your wife's money might get you there....Good Luck
Making over 400K, Wife worth millions, and he is still willing to take money from a Social Security system that is going bankrupt.
At least he is getting Social Security.
How elitist to decide he is above the law and the publics expectations and right to know – and choose not to divulge wife's taxes. They are married, live together and campaign together, just like the Clintons and the Obamas. Let's be fair. What is John McCain hiding?
Well here's a man who clearly needs his social security income. Let's make sure the super rich get what they clearly don't need.
Now there's someone who doesn't need Social Security income. Report Cindy's income, if you dare.
Have a drink!
Cindy,
Don't pull a Teresa Heinz on us.
-The American People
Please explain how McCain had 23,000 in social security income as he has been a congressman/senator since 1982 and under Civil Service Retirement System and that system does not pay into social security.
Wow. Social security income huh? That's why there won't be any left when I retire then? He clearly makes less than the other candidates, but please, I'm sure many other Americans could use that social security more than him...
This is why we need some serious reform...
What !!!!!!!! no charitable contributions strictly republican, he will not do anything to help hard working americans trying to make ends meet.
He could afford $4.00 a gallon gas.
ALL ABOARD!!!!!!!NEXT BUS SHADY PINES.
Hey Cindy, check your facts. McCain paid over 30% of his AGI in federal taxes and over 27% of his AGI to charity. I'll bet your tax returns don't reflect that level of taxes paid and charities contributed to. In fact I'll bet yours isn't even close.
His AGI was $386,527 and he paid $118,660 in federal taxes last year. That is 30.7% tax.
He also paid $105,467 ($17,213 to Misc. and $88,254 to the John and Cindy McCain foundation) to charities. That is 27.3% of his AGI.
So take your deceptive Liberal banter elsewhere.
If you want legitimacy for your candidate don't make false statements against his opponent. It makes you look uneducated and uninformed. Or maybe you simply cannot read. That would explain it.
Cindy, your mouth runs as much as Obama's. Did you not see the contribution to the family foundation, which in turn contributes to schools? You may disagree with where the money goes, but that's a long way from claiming as you did that he made no contributions at all. You are playing with the truth the same way Obama does.
"What no contributions to charities???"
Check the return (pdf): $105,467 in charitable contributions.
google obama: courage to face fear (you have to see this)
The media should be pressing for full disclosure, not this John only income crap! I'm sure John Mccain is trying to avoid releasing Cindy's income records because he knows he will seen as a rich guy who doesn't care about middle-income Americans.
What's up with the separate tax filings Big John? How exactly are you able to collect $23,000 in Social Security income and a big Navy retirement check at the same time you are working as a US Senator? I guess letting America know Cindy is worth 100 million or more could bring the elitist light on you, good looking out for yourself.
Why does he need to collect Social Security income? His Senate salary, his wife's money, and his book royalties just aren't enough for him? No wonder the program is going bankrupt.
"What no contributions to charities???" – Cindy
If you actually read the return there's a row for "Gifts to Charity" that has $105,467 next to it. CNN doesn't like to report that though. CNN did report the charitable donations for Clinton and Obama but they're different somehow... and I think we both know what's different: the big 'D' next to their names.
Actually he made a $105K charitable contribution to the John and Cindy McCain Foundation. He has donated to his own foundation on many previous occasions. Looks like most of the money from the foundation goes to donations to the private schools where his kids are. Sort of continuing to support the elite...
If they've always filed separately, its enough for us to see only his return. It would be Cindy's decision alone to release the tax return of a private citizen, not publically accountable for anything. By the way, Schedule A of McCain's return shows cash gifts to charity of $105K...about 25% of his total income. That's very generous, and certainly more than the 10% tithe that's customary in the Christian faith.
Oh great! Paris Hilton fast forward 50 years and her John are taking over the White House. I don't think so!
Cindy McCain DID lend money to McCain for his 2000 presidential campaign. There is no rule and no reason to believe she won't do it again for his presidential bid THIS time.
Let just make sure the record is straight CNN. McCain is loaded.. no matter how you slice it.. he's got a bunch of cash at his disposal.
Seperate tax returns??? If his wife don't trust him with her money, why the heck should we??
Hummmmm....a Semate Salary....Navy Pension....& Social Security on top of that...that looks like tripple dipping to me. Did he ever pay any Social Security tax in order to qualify for those benefits?
Wait a minute – he earns almost $400,000, his wife is worth approx $100 million and he gets $23,000 in Social Security?
What is wrong with that picture? I will tell you what!
My mother worked all her life, is now disabled and her Social Security last year was $6,600
Yes, you can call me bitter
He donated $105,467 to the Hensley Family Foundation which contributes millions to childrens charities in Arizona and the USA.
Work that out on a percentage basis...you left wing, closed minded Cindy! Obama is so dirty...it's all coming out. It will overwhelm him by mid-summer. You know, you are the company you keep. Obama keeps some sleezy company.
Why don't you go ahead and view the tax return before you speak Cindy. Thanks.
To SayNoToHillaryBillaryCheslaryClintrous: since you made the statement that Cindy is campaigning for McCain that we need to see her taxes. If that is the case then we need to see Chelsea’s, Oprah’s, and every person that campaigns for their candidate.
Did you ask the same question of John Kerry and Theresa Heinz in 2004?
Do you really believe that McCain cares about the average person in this country? Just another rich republican who is out for himself...
I do hope the population is aware that candidates keep the money received by them during campaigns....
Why is this man, with all the miilions that his wife has, plus the
$162,000 he makes as a Senator, plus the $58,000 a year in navy collecting Social Security. Maybe this is one of the reason my 80 year old grandmother has to pay $500 a month for prescriptions!!!!!
I thought that senior citizens were not able to draw social security if they were still working and their salary was over a certain limit. Just another example of how the american people constantly get screwed while politicians abuse the system. Just business as usual right.
OBAMA '08'
MCain still gets social security even though he makes all that money? I mean, he deserves it but we are having a social security problem and he makes all that money. I just see this as greedy.
I thought that if you were a senior that was still working and making over a certain dollar per year that you weren't eligable to collect on social security. This is another example of how the average american gets nothing from this government while politicians abuse the system. Just business as usual.
OBAMA '08'
Is McCain at full retirement age? If so, what percentage of his SS income is deducted due to earning over the prescribed limit?
How is he collecting social security?
Cindy, did you even look at the tax return? He gave over $105,000 to charity. Of course though, most of it was to his own foundation, but it's definitely better than nothing.
You sure have great investigative skills!
Cindy, what do you mean "No contributions to charities"?
I see over $105K in charitable donations on his return (line 16), that is what, over a quarter of his income? Your comment is as recklessly dishonest as your candidate!
He collects social security? Does he really need to do that?
"What no contributions to charities??? Keeps it all to himself— how much does he really care about the average persons' plight in this country!!!"
Page 3 shows over 105,000 dollars given to charities.
I'm a democrat but he'll beat the pants off of naive lil Obama.
Oh and ...no donations to charity???????? Hmmm....he needs to take a clue from the Clintons. They've given more to charity than any politician(s) in history. Ya know what that means....THEY CARE ABOUT US "REGULAR OL'" AMERICANS.
vote smart.............vote clinton
SO
Curious...why is he getting income from Social Security? I thought that was taken at retirement? Or maybe he has to take it because of his age?
McCain should take the $58,000 in Navy pensions and give it to disabled Vets – or back to the American's who signed up for military service who get SQUAT for the GI Bill!
"Elitists"
That angers me. Our Social Security program is going to be OUT OF MONEY in something around 18 years, and we're giving $23,000 a year to a SENATOR who's married to a woman worth over $100,000,000!?
Wow.
They conveniantly leave out how that "beer distribution company" is actually anheiser busche who gave hundreds of thousands to the bush campaigns in both of the previous two elections.
The republicans corruption runs deep, and strong, and Mccain is no exception. Let's vote for someone who has the strength to oppose lobbyists, and not sell out the American people.
Obama 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's so refreshing to know that John McCain is taking $23,000 a year in Social Security...isn't he already independently wealthy? That man could not be any more out of touch with America. My mom died on Social Security and if she made any other moneyat all, not that she could, she would have had her benefit cut. How does that not happen to the Senator? He should be ashamed and should have to return every cent of it. How does that man sleep at night, I wonder. It's a disgrace.
Obviously his books aren't selling great.
I want to know how he is drawing Social Security? He is drawing Senate pay over $160,000,so he will be one of those triple dipping on the government? Senate retirement, Navy retirement, and Social Security? another HOG at the trough. When the common man retires they only allow him so much income in S. S. before they start taking away funds, MUST BE NICE.
Amen, Cindy Obama will take him down. So how much is his income, if he's not hiding anything.
i wonder what he thinks of the elderly that are only living on the $23K a year from social security? maybe they shouldn't buy meds...then all would be well. pfft.
Wow, he isnt really contributing much to the McCain family pot!!
What can he do for me????????
The real elitis made no contribution to charity. We need to know what his wife is hiding.
All charity donations were probably deducted from his wife's income since she has the most money she needs the deductions anywhere she can get them. Very suspicious that we're not going to see Cindy's returns though. Would make you think he's hiding items he doesn't want us to see. That would make him smart, but then again he did plagerize some recipes.
Don't worry folks, as soon as Obama wins the nomination the national polls will show Obama with a double digit lead over McCain.
This should demonstrate to all how hypocritical and dishonest the McCains really are. McCain has never been foward with the American people. He doesn't deserve to be President.
did mccain report his income,from keating ,this year?he should have been run out of washington years ago.people will not stand for another 4 years of bush/cheney,fear-mongering,war-mongering,money-grubbing,destroy our country-tactics,to line their own pockets.
Wouldn't that be funny?
McCain vs. Hillary in general election.
Two people who rely on their spouses income for their social, economic, and political status.
This is completely why Obama is the best candidate. He is not dependent on his wife or anybody else for his success.
McCain gave the royalties from his book to charity. But I do agree that Cindy's income should be transparent.
McCain 08
Why didn't McCain volunteer to not draw the Social Security (SSI) or Navy Pension? He clearly doesn't need either with a FAMILY networth over $100Mill. I'm sure there are plently of blue collar senior citizens and retired navy personnel barely making it on the money they draw and would be very angry (or should I say BITTER) to learn that McCain is essentially stealing the money from those more in need to use the money as his pocket change.
I thought this man was former Navy? I never knew military men fought wars for financial gain. Very interesting how McCain calls Obama, "reckelessly dishonest" when he's the one accepting lobbyist's $ handed under the table. Our country has had enough of self-righteous bigotry, Obama for president!
Great family recepies Cindy!!! I've NEVER seen anything like them.
I am undecided, both in party and vote, but being transparent to the people you would serve, is part of honesty. If Obama had not released ALL his and wife's taxes, both Clinton and McCain may have not, as evident with either HIllary's argument and McCain's late release.
Hillary has not yet released her 2007 taxes, neither is Cindy (McCain's left hand woman). Whao! what a way to show transparency to the people; of course, charity contribution is father-fetched.
If the McCains are that rich, it would appear that they do not manage their money very well. So how is McCain going to budget the country, should he be elected as President?
He makes that much and has vast shared wealth with his wife and still takes $23,000 in Social Security Benefits? Doesn't make much sense to me.
Did he put everything in his wife's name
Does he really collect Social Security? I don't get it. I understand his salary, veteran's compensation and book sale proceeds but if he's working, why the Social Security?
Cindy, relax... he made contributions to charity. Why don't you try finding out the facts before you grossly distort the facts... oh wait... you're an Obama supporter. Well now it all makes sense.
It seems to me as much money as he makes off of the government he could just forego his social security check if the program is going busted. Rich people don't need it anyway.
Who wears the pant's in that family?
SHE DOES!
John: Honey can I borrow some money, I wanna become President.
Cindy: What! Not again! When will you ever learn?
Just like clintons McCain's charity go to his family foundation John and Cindy Family Foundation -$ 105 467.
It looks like we have McClintons in same ol' same ol'
I am fed up with this......
How much is Cindy's?
If John McCain earned $162,000 from the Senate and $176,000 in book royalties and $58,000 from his Navy pension – all of which he is entitled to – WHY is he collecting Social Security? That money should be reserved for people who are not earning nearly $400k per year. THAT should be the lead story on CNN and every other news site.
This is in part what is wrong with Social Security. Why are we paying John McCain a Social Security check? He doesn't NEED it. Social Security should be reserved for those retirees that need it so that some money can be left over for those people who may need it in 2040.
Patricia...
"Rich people don't need it anyway"
But they should still pay in right... Nice entitlement attitude... The lazy self deserving attitude of our country is why it's so jacked up.
I agree if you are that rich to NOT take social security that is greedy. He is already making money from doing nothing working in the Senate .
$105,567 or 25% for contibutions. These are the kinds of values we need in a president...
People need to get up and get a job instead of waiting for the Government to give them some!
Just under $105,500 to charities.
Say no... please read above. Just because you are snooping does not mean it is necessary to give out her details. She is not a public figure or a public object for you to judge. Cindy try again and read the comment -don't be a typical BO fan and jump to conclusions. Mary please help me to find the budget you are talking about. Perhaps you could just supply the breakdown – I must have missed it
Charity contributions – $105,467
Also in his filings, Statement A indicates that his wife's income was $432,991. They contributed a total of $210,933 to charity, which is about 25% of income.
Great!
A President that collects Social Security.
I don't have a problem with McCain's Senate salary or the book royalties or even the Navy pension but I do have a problem with the Social Security Benefits. Granted McCain paid into them while working and should be there if and when he should ever need them but really???? As someone who is struggling to make a third of any one of his income streams, I find it offensive.
John 8:32
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
Never mind McCain's tax returns for now.
MORE IMPORTANT!
HOW ABOUT McCAIN'S HEALTH CERTIFICATE & HEALTH RECORD?
McCain's charitable contributions are a farce! He donates to his foundation, the John and Cindy McCain Foundation, which in turn, donates large sums to his kids' private schools. So, he basically gets a tax deduction to send his kids to private schools. Sneaky!
As for the Social Security, he's entitled to what he put into the system, just like everyone else.
It's funny you all have commented on the same thing here.....the social security. (CNN's whole point of posting it). I'm going to play devils advocate here...... If you think that only the poor collect social security you are kidding yourself. Social Security was set up as a retirement plan.....so if McCain was contributed to it his entire life (not to mention his other sacrifies) then why can't he collect it?
Why do liberals always have this idea that everything has to be "fair" Lets really tax the heck out of the wealthy, i mean they can afford it So if you are successful, make good choices and manage your money you should be screwed.......ridiculious!
Hey..... Obama should cut off Social Security benefits to those making over 97,000 too!
We'll just chaulk it up to their fair share, the rich should pay more even though they will never recieve a social benefit. It's the progressive way!!
this couple has been filing separately since they were married. there was a prenup from the very beginning (27 yrs ago?). would you people get a grip?
FLORIDIAN-Are you kidding me? You think McCain doesn't live like a multimillionaire? Get real!
Let's check out McCain's tax return....talk about triple dipping. He receives a paycheck as Senator....our money. Social Security....our money and military retirement.....our money AND his wife is a millionaire many times over. And this country can't afford health coverage for Children. Does this make sense? One way we could help Social Security is not to allow Millionaires to take it and if someone is currently employed by the government they should not be allowed to draw both a military pension and Social security pension in addition to their salary.....THis is truely over kill and wasteful when we have seniors not being able to afford their medications.
I thought McCain cared about PORK BARRELL SPENDING>>guess not really.
Here's something I found interesting about old man McCain:
In his 1992 Senate bid, McCain was joined on the campaign trail by his wife, Cindy, as well as campaign aide Doug Cole and consultant Wes Gullett. At one point, Cindy playfully twirled McCain's hair and said, "You're getting a little thin up there." McCain's face reddened, and he responded, "At least I don't plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you ." McCain's excuse was that it had been a long day. If elected president of the United States, McCain would have many long days. [The Real McCain, PoliPoint Press, 2008.]
I can't wait until the debates between Obama and McCain start.
He called his w
McCain will be a good president, he has some good ideas and he won't be on the Medicare rolls.
McCain receives $162,000 as a senator, $58,000 as a Navy retiree AND $23,000 from SOCIAL SECURITY??? Something is wrong with this picture!!! Sounds like some new legislation is needed!
Wow, $23K in social security for 2007! Man, how do I get in on that? I would love to get 23K every year from social security. Show me how to do it, John! Do I have to be senator and have a rich heiress for a wife to qualify?
McCain donated 1.8 million of all the royalties to his five books to charity. Clinton and Obama both profited the money.
Since 1991 McCain has donated all the increases in his senate career to charity. McCain has taken 80,000 each year for his senate salary while the senate money has gone up to 165,000. Overall McCain has donated 450,000 of the increases in his senate pay to charity since 1991.
I can't believe how mean people are to mccain. He donates all his money from his books and senate increases to charity and you are getting on him about social security. McCain paid into it when he was in the military for 22 years. That is not his decision that he gets the check.
Clinton is paying herself interest on her 5 million dollar loan when she is worth 109 million.
Clintons profited over 20 million from their books while McCain gave all to charity.
Obama profited 4 million from his book.
McCain doesn't accept senate salary increases while Clinton and Obama do.
It astounds me when many folks who post comments, take cheap and myopic shots at the candidates, in both parties.
Take for instance the fact that John McCain has his hands in the cookie jar because he collects social security. He made his contributions and that is how the system rewards every American down the road. I similar futile argument bwould be, since the liberal politians want to increase our taxes,and if so convicted, why don't they increase their tax payments and tax deductions in favor of uncle Sam, immediately!
Needless to say, and what many folks fail to realize is: "God is in control and He sets up and removes people in government and rulership positions."
So, the best advice is to pray that God's will be done in the 2008 Election also and to stop attacking and lambasting the candidates' and smear their intentions and characters.
You democrats don't think a war hero deserves social security? He fought the enemy and was tortured so you disloyal people could have free speech and demean him? He is a better person than I ..I would wash your mouths out with lysol!
McCain paid into social security for 22 years in the military.
McCain donated 1.8 million to charity from all his books.
Clitnon and Obama profited the money. Clinton and Obama have profited 25 million off their books combined.
McCain doesn't make 162,000 as a senator. Obama and Clinton make that.
McCain makes 80,000 as a senator. McCain hasn't accepted a pay raise in the senate since 1991 because he voted against pay raises then. McCain has donated the 450,000 to charity from senate increases since 1991.
I am so tired of McCain being smeared.
Nobody seemed to have a problem with John Kerry being married to a woman in the billionaire club. Why is it a problem for McCain to be married to a measly millionaire?
Re: Social Security. Those who pay in should receive back.
To Msladyjames, Do you find it offensive that Clinton and Obama are taking senate salary increases while McCain refused to take one since 1991.
McCain is getting paid 80,000 as a senator while Clinton and Obama are getting paid 162,000.
Do you find it offensive that Clinton is charging interest for her 5 million loan.
Do you find it offensive that Clinton and Obama made 25 million off their books while McCain donated all his 1.8 million royalties to charity.
McCain has too much integrity to ever win the presidency. He is being smeared when he has far more integrity than Clinton or Obama.
To Nick: "You liberals don't understand these concepts though because you all majored in hippy subjects in school and don't know anything about economics and finance."
Nice try knucklehead, but its your puppet, McDummy that does does not understand these comcepts ...by his own admission. He always wears his flag lapel pins, but then votes against any veteran bill that comes up such as the latest on the GI bill for education benefits. This after the jingoist flag-waving statement, "SUPPORT THE TROOPS" which doesn't mean much to most of the intelligence starved Rethugs. Also for someone who has been in a prison camp for 5 years and claimed to not have PTSD is a stretch by anyone's imagination. Combined with the time in captivity and his violent
anger, this guy is a walking time bomb. Ever see the "Manchurian Candidate"? I think the Swift-Boaters in South Carolina in 2000 may have known something that they were not willing to share with the nation when Shrub and Evil Karl did a number on him. Doesn't say much about his intelligence when he jumps back in bed with them 7 years later. Have fun in your fog induced world!!
McCain gets social security because of his time in the military.
McCain unlike Obama and Clinton served in the military.
McCain paid into social security for 22 years when he was in the military.
That is where he gets that money from not because he is a senator.
Nice of CNN not to point that out. The military gives you the checks for the money you paid into it.
I guess you people are dumb.Everyone is entitiled for SS just like you and me.Why should Mccain be different?Dont you guys realised that the SS money comes from our paychecks?Everytime when they deduct your paycheck for Federal taxes they also deducted for Social Security taxes that be used for Social Security.I believed Mccain are entitiled for it because he works for a living in a navy and he paid for that social security taxes.Its not for the rich its for everyone.The only reason it doesnt works is because governement is indebted so much that they own people on their social security benefit.So whoever you are,you should checks what social security benefit means,and please check your W2 where it listed your social security benefit.It shows how much you know ow the systems works
CNN, your the best. I have one complaint. ABC ticker goes on
all day. I am glad that yours is not that big. But I get tired of
putting my thoughts in writing for you and It, to be honest,
is time consuming. How would you like it, if you wrote a paragraph,
carefully grafted and you finally pushed, "submit comment" and
it went to "this page cannot be displayed." I am tired of it.
I don't mind, Comments are being Moderated" because I
know my job is finished. I do mind when it appears you have
turned the session off for an hour. Please, stop it.
One of the things that we need to change in this country is drawing social security when you are working. Also, to continue to pay a U.S. Representative and Senator their salary after they leave Congress is one of the most stupid things I can think of.
McCain's wife is an Anheuser Busch heiress. Why on God's earth is Senator MCCain drawing Social Security when his wife is worth $100,000,000. No wonder this country is going down the toilet.
What he makes is no concern to me because he will not make it to the presidency.
1. John McCain has every right to collect social security. He paid into just like anyone else gainfully employed who reaches the age of 65.
2. His wife's income is irrelevant.
3. He does more to cut useless government spending than either Clinton or Obama have even thought about doing.
Check the facts people! John McCain is an honorable man. Sure, he's made mistakes, but he owns up to them, admits them and even better rarely repeats them, which means he learns from them. One could only wish that Clinton could learn to quit lying because she always gets caught in them, and then good ole Bill goes out and opens his mouth and makes it even worse.
Chris McCain did release his wife's earnings in senate disclosure forms.
Chris, McCain has grown children that have recieved money from his wife that is why she wanted to keep it private.
Clinton is not releasing names of foreign donors to the Clinton library. There could be conflict of interest like with Dubai.
Clinton is not releasing her 2007 tax returns.
Clinton is not releasing her earmark requests.
Clinton won't release her detailed tax returns for any years just summaries.
Clinton won't release records on the pardoning process.
Clinton won't release her travel schedule from 2000-2006 and there is a report that it would be politically bad.
Obama won't release records on meetings from illinois senate involving rezko.
As a minority soldier who served twice in Iraq I want a president who will take care of the military. McCain can do that no matter if he does get Social Security and his wife is worth over 100 million. Look at the Clinton campain they make tons of money as well but they dont get much flak about it. You Americans have to look at who is doing what and not what party or anything else. This nation needs help and America needs to stop being so spoiled
Yes McCain donates to charities however its to his own charity. By the way what is the John Cindy Foundation and Miscelleous charity?
Yes Obama made 4M off his book, but he just got finsh paying 200k worth of student loans and Michell sure hell ain't worth 100M!!!
Some people will fall for anything!!! That's why he paid an accountant firm 24k to prepare this disclosure for you!!!
Get wise people!!! McCain could sell many of you swamp land in Arizona!!
Ahhh...everybody quit crying about his salary and his wife's inheritance!
Don't feel sorry for yourself because you did not marry into money. How 'bout the Clinton's net worth? And for those not educated enough, you can be employed and earn social security income. Let's all quit worrying about everybody else and do something yourself!!