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Clinton on Her $109M: 'I Have Nothing Against Rich People'
April 05, 2008 11:39 AM
ABC's Eloise Harper reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke about her family's $109 million fortune for the first time since her tax returns were made public.
in Grand Forks, N.D., last night, Clinton said, "Don't get me wrong. I have absolutely nothing against rich people. As a matter of fact my husband, much to my surprise, has made a lot of money since he left the White House doing what he loves doing most –- talking to people. But we didn't ask for George Bush's tax cuts. We didn't want them. We didn't need them."
The tax returns from 2000 to 2006, released Friday, show that they paid $33.7 million in taxes at a rate of 31 percent -- a rate that is much higher than the average rate of 20.8 percent for that tax bracket.
They have filed an extension on their 2007 taxes.
Some of the most significant sources of Clinton income are $10.4 million off her books, $29.5 million off his books, and a whopping $51.8 million for speeches given by Bill Clinton.
Clinton didn't dwell on the bonanza that she and her husband have amassed since Bill Clinton left the White House in 2000. She spoke for about an hour to North Dakota Democrats asking for their support. Clinton lost the state, but as she told the crowd there is no such thing as a pledged delegate.
Clinton, hoping for a change of heart from Democrats in this state, said, "I am here tonight because I am seeking your support to be that president."
The New York senator made the point that she never gives up saying, "I know what it's like to stumble. I know what it means to get knocked down. But I've never stayed down. I never will and neither will America if we get ready to win this election in November."
Clinton then used a local North Dakota ice hockey analogy that the crowd seemed to enjoy, comparing herself to a local team.
"Can you imagine if the Fighting Sioux [University of North Dakota hockey team] had played the Gophers [University of Minnesota hockey team] for a tie on Sunday and then given up? Well they kept fighting and that's why they are going to the 'Frozen Four' in Denver next week."
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And this woman wants to be President???
Posted by: M | Apr 5, 2008 11:55:44 AM
I can only imagine this is what all the other "recipients" of this tax break said.
With remarks like this, Hillary makes even unsavory characters like George Bush look "not so bad".
Posted by: M | Apr 5, 2008 12:05:12 PM
Here we go again no such thing as a pledge delegate. No such thing as pride, no such thing as honesty
Posted by: Thinking | Apr 5, 2008 12:06:19 PM
It must be so hard on the rotten media that there wasn't anything in the TAX RETURNS to jump the Clintons about. For gods sake don't show your ignorance by making remarks about their income. Check back, duh, being an ex-president is very luctrative.John Kennedy was filthy rich. In my book that just proves Hillary isn't in it for the money. Unlike Obama who is funneling money into his campaign in everyway known to man.
Posted by: Barb | Apr 5, 2008 12:16:04 PM
Hillary said, "But we didn't ask for George Bush's tax cuts. We didn't want them. We didn't need them."
Yet, the Clintons take full advantage of them. The Clintons donate to charity. What Charity? The Clinton museum. Their charity does not go to salvation army or homeless shelter like yours and mine would go. Their charity conveniently goes to themselves.
On the other hand, when people donote to Hillary's campaign with their $10, $20, $50, Hillary LOANED her campaign money with interest. You have to understand this. She will not earn such an interest if she put it in the savings. So she is making money out of her campaign while pleading for your $50 to be given to her for free. Watch out!
Posted by: Tim | Apr 5, 2008 12:19:06 PM
That was then Barb this is now and we have a lair who is trying to become president>>>Not a word out of her mouth is the truth.Kennedy cared this ass don't all she wants is POWER...Big difference here>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Posted by: h | Apr 5, 2008 12:19:40 PM
So she has money. Name me a president that did not have money. As long as they made it honest, it is none or your business or mine. She gave to charity and paid their share of taxes. I can't think of any president that didn't have money. I bet Obama has plenty hid back that he is not telling anyone about or paying taxes on. Probably come from Islamic countries. That guy is the big crook to me. He has a lot more negatives than the Clinton's. None of them should be teaching sunday school.
Posted by: barefootboy9 | Apr 5, 2008 12:24:04 PM
I laugh at all the Hillary haters who come out when these stories are aired. I doubt that any one of you would not have made as much or more if you and your husband had occupied the White House for 8 years. Every president who leaves office makes millions, but why is it that the Clintons income is the only one that has ever been plastered all over the media, all over the world? The Clintons did more for this country than 2 Bushes and Ronald Reagan combined. They balanced the budget so our grandchildren don't pay for our mistakes, something that NO Republican President has been able to do for the past 30 years.
Posted by: Jim | Apr 5, 2008 12:24:36 PM
Filthy rich and yet she is for the lower income, working class people. Right.
No such thing as a pledged delegate. Caucuses are less important. Snipers. Paulette Revere. NAFTA. Campaign officials working with Colombians over deals that she is against. Allowing her campaign to call people Judas. Should I keep going?
Posted by: Seriously | Apr 5, 2008 12:26:23 PM
If you look at the picture you will see her laughting all the way to the bank.Sickennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Posted by: h | Apr 5, 2008 12:26:37 PM
Honestly, have there ever been two less likable people in the history of the U.S. When she didn't have money, she could stand rich people. Now that she has some, the shoe is on the other foot. What a total hypocrit! But that's to be expected from the Wicked Witch at this point, since this has long been the Clinton M.O.
Best of luck in the next election. Because this time around, no matter what else you bring up the rest of the way, you're going to fall a little short. Maybe you'll get your wish and Obama won't actually win the General Election. Then you'll be able to run again in four years.
In the meantime, you and Bill should take a break and enjoy your money.
Posted by: J. T. Bigglesworth | Apr 5, 2008 12:26:49 PM
Why don't people talk about Obama's $2 million mansion in Chicago that he got through the help of Tony Resko, who is on trial for corruption in Chicago. Obama is only 47 years old (the Clinton's are in their 60's) and Obama is already a multi-millionaire. Obama's wife makes more money than Hillary Clinton does as a Senator. Quit trashing Hillary and start being fair with the public about Obama's egregious lies, and his association with corruption in Chicago.
Posted by: Doreen | Apr 5, 2008 12:27:44 PM
Hypothetical:
How hard would it be to launder money through individuals, by giving them money to donate online? Isn't that what Rezko was good at? Wouldn't an experience group of manipulators do small amounts to keep it off target? Albet CNN would never talk about that? Since they LOVE Obama
Posted by: DemHypocrisy | Apr 5, 2008 12:28:01 PM
Clinton's $109 million gross income Obama $40 million dollars in campaign contirubtions just last month alone....WOW!!! Wonder what his will look like at the end of this year
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 12:29:45 PM
Jim, the balanced budget is the qrk of the Republican Congress and not a good will or bright idea from Bill. Let us not minimize the fact that the Congress was leading that process and has put Bill under pressure to achieve that balanced budget which he has no other choice but follow the movement and please Newt et al. Hill has abandoned North dakota and now is coming back because she want to create confusion about rules and regulations re pledge delegates. North Dakota does not need a Bosnian sniper at all. The Bosnian General of Brigade Hillary Clinton has to do the noble thing, drop out and help Obama to beat McCain as a drum in November 2008. God bless America and God bless Obama. OBAMA08.
Posted by: BKMC | Apr 5, 2008 12:34:16 PM
Hasn't the campaign contributions been in the MILLIONS since January..... WOW his campaign contributions have surpased the Clinton's total income in less than 3 months WOW!!!!!
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 12:36:44 PM
Some of you people act like they should be paupers, why? they don't have a right to make money, people pay him to go speak , and we the people pay to go hear them speak, they write books and we buy them, so what, your hate is showing,
Posted by: backoffnewscensors | Apr 5, 2008 12:36:54 PM
You Hillary haters and Clinton haters out there ..
You all behave like a bunch of losers
You all need to sit down and do some introspection ... What is it in your OWN lives that you are not happy about ..
Usually, the reason for such blind hate, is a disappointment with onself.
Posted by: ExamineYourself | Apr 5, 2008 12:38:27 PM
obama now wants 50% of the Mich vote +++++++++++++He does not deserve 50% why should she have to pay for his lack of judgment he is a cry baby,,,,,,,,,,,,
Posted by: backoffnewscensors | Apr 5, 2008 12:39:30 PM
Clinton took money from Dubai for the port management scandal. Arab oil is funding the Clinton's campaign.
Posted by: SeattleGuy | Apr 5, 2008 12:41:34 PM
Presidents are in demand.
I am sure that Obama will be making that kind of money when his Presidential Terms are up.
I wish the Clintons well, and can find nothing in their Taxes or the Clinton Family Foundation and the distribution of those funds to concern me.
Obama08
Posted by: Thinking | Apr 5, 2008 12:43:08 PM
There 8 year income is chicken feed compared to Obama's campaign contributions. This man is so stupid to have even ask for them to be shown. No let me tell you stupid ask them to be shown and then BOOST ABOUT RECEIVING MILLIONS in campaign funds. He should have let this dead horse die. Now people are going to start looking at his finances.....see stupid!!!!
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 12:43:53 PM
Deb,
You said:-Obama supporters: I asked what has Obama done to help the little man out there?...Nothing!! He will be doing the same as President---helping the Wrights, Rezkos, Ayers, i.e. donors
To answer your quetion, I woulld like you to go to Chicago to find that out when he was a community organizer.
That speeks for itself.
If he were to be somebody else he should have find his way to Wall street to get a good job for himself but rather went to community to help thise who has lost their job,
Thank you
Posted by: Kay | Apr 5, 2008 12:43:59 PM
SeattleGuy said 'Clinton took money from Dubai for the port management scandal. Arab oil is funding the Clinton's campaign.'
Sweet, does that mean George Bush and his oil buddies are financing Hillary. Because they have been screwing us for 8 years?
Posted by: DemHypocrisy | Apr 5, 2008 12:44:34 PM
Well if Arab oil is funding it they sure aren't paying good......Now she ought to tap into Obama's secrets....find out who it is that gives up the big money
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 12:45:43 PM
Well if Arab oil is funding it they sure aren't paying good......Now she ought to tap into Obama's secrets....find out who it is that gives up the big money
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 12:47:56 PM
Look people, it doesn't matter who you support right now (Obama or Clinton). The fact of the matter is that the common American family has earned a tiny fraction of the more than 100 million dollars that the Clintons have earned since 2000.If you really think that Hillary Clinton with her millions and millions of dollars has the slightest clue as to what NORMAL average American families are going through in this economy, then you're absolutely clueless. There is no way in hell that she has anything in common with the majority of Americans so you can bet that a HIllary presidency will result in 4 more years (or maybe 8) of an economy that continues to work us to death while the corporations and the uber-rich continue to sock away money like there is no tomorrow.Think about your bills, your paycheck, and your children. How will you pay for their college? How will you fund your retirement? Then decide if you REALLY want to vote for someone who is a millionaire 100 times over in only the last 8 years... do you really think she has a clue as to what you are going through in your own personal financial situation? Here's the answer: SHE DOESN'T.It's been said that people who vote Republican are either ultra-rich, or they're SUCKERS. I think it's fair to say that a vote for Hillary would be the same... so if you're rich and set for life, or if you're a sucker who will buy into her campaign "promises" then go ahead and vote for her.If you have any concern for your own personal financial situation then you should be voting based upon your pocketbook. Barack Obama, who is far from poor but nowhere near the ultra-rich elite crowd that the Clintons run with, is far closer to the common working people of America, and is our best choice for a President OF the people, BY the people, and FOR the people.And no, I'm not in his campaign... and no, I'm not black... and no, I'm not ultra-liberal... and no, I'm not a young college student. I'm a college-educated family man, happily married for almost 18 years with two great kids, making a very average median-level income, and living in the midwest.
Posted by: DontBeAFool_VoteSmart | Apr 5, 2008 12:48:26 PM
Interesting to note that Clinton gave the same amount of money to charity that she made from her books. Obama on the other hand kept most of the money he made from his books and wht little he donated to charity went to his church that doesnt donate back to the community. In fact, they provide for their ministers to live rich and without paying taxes.
I dont judge Barack based on things his wife has done and said. I dont judge Hillary based on the things Bill has done and said. McCain's wife is worth 100 mill and I dont judge him based on his wife's fortune either.
Obama and Clinton both filed for extensions on 2007 taxes so the argument on that is a moot point. Bottom line? Clinton made money from her books and gave it to charity to help other people. She truly does practice what he preaches - It Takes A Village. Obama and McCain are all talk.
Posted by: mixed-american | Apr 5, 2008 12:50:14 PM
The Clintons paid MORE in taxes than the average person in that tax bracket. They gave 10 times more money to charity than Obama. Don't forget all the time Bill spent raising money for Katrina victims. Once again ACTIONS speak louder than words. Case closed. Keep fighting Hillary, you have tons of support out here!!
Posted by: Firefighter | Apr 5, 2008 12:50:49 PM
I was watching the newscast earlier today and a reporter was trying to make a big deal out of it. The other said no I don't think it will be that important. Yeah they don't want anyone to look at the Obama campaign funds...So after seeing this I know ears has to feel stupid.....that's what he gets trying to beat a dead horse...stupid!!! I just can't get over how stupid this was
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 12:53:33 PM
Anyone ever notice it's always women getting mad that Hillary is 'picked on'?
Want to bet they are all 55+ in age, too?
* *
As for bill having done more than any other president in recent times--hah!
He was fortunate enough to be president when the 'rebate' from the end of the Cold War came through--those were Reagan/Bush I policies. Carter had the Camp David Accords. Nixon recognized China and got us out of Vietnam.
And Clinton? Well..he got an intern...while Hillary was in Da House.
Posted by: jim | Apr 5, 2008 12:53:49 PM
Once you have tasted power and its benefits I would think once is enough. My only question is what did they specifically do for the working-class when in office? Ans: Passed and voted for NAFTA that took jobs out of the US and contributes today to joblessness. Voted for Iraq that used soldiers from working-class families. Can these two's motives for the Presidency be trusted other than to use it as a platform to further enrich themselves and re-fill the coffers.
Posted by: Uretha | Apr 5, 2008 12:56:14 PM
I was watching the newscast earlier today and a reporter was trying to make a big deal out of it. The other said no I don't think it will be that important. Yeah they don't want anyone to look at the Obama campaign funds...So after seeing this I know ears has to feel stupid.....that's what he gets trying to beat a dead horse...stupid!!! I just can't get over how stupid this was
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 12:56:14 PM
Democrata: Andrea Mitchell is married to Alan Greenspan, and she hates Hillary and loves to run Hillary bashing stories. Andrea Mitchell likes to sit and giggle while Chris Matthews gets tingles running up his leg over Obama. By the way, come time for the GE, Andrea will be bashing Obama if he is the nominee because she is all for the Republicans. Note to media advertisers: women are tired of the blatant sexism, Hillary bashing and nasty and negative comments about the Clintons in general and we are not watching CNN or MSNBC anymore, so don't waste your advertising dollars on those networks trying to reach us. Unless of course you are not interested in reaching women consumers.
Posted by: rs | Apr 5, 2008 12:56:59 PM
"Why don't people talk about Obama's $2 million mansion in Chicago that he got through the help of Tony Resko"
Because it's been established in writing by the original owner of the home and by full disclosure (a term foreign to the Clintons) by Obama that Rezko had no part in the original purchase of his home. The trial on an innocent until proven guilty Rezko has been going on for weeks. The claim by the prosecution, the opening statements and the witness list all relate to activity that had nothing to do with Obama. Levine, the star witness for the prosecution didn’t meet Rezko until sometime in 2002 and the transactions they’re talking about happened as Obama was departing the state legislature for Washington so there was little benefit for, little motive and zero connection between Levine and Obama.
Rezko is turning out like Rev. Wright will. It’s been a whole lot of fuss about something blown way out of proportion for political gain.
Posted by: Cleduc | Apr 5, 2008 12:58:55 PM
They're trying to help Dumbo out. HE'S the one that wanted this. How much you want to bet Michele told him to put it to bed. And if he comments on the Clinton's earnings after his $40 million campaign windfall he's stupider than he looks
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 1:02:17 PM
Obama has helped ordinary people by working with them on the streets of Chicago, by representing them in both the Illinois State Senate and the US Senate. By leading them through a dramatic and popular primary campaign.
Hillary has done what exactly? Failed to lead a national movement for universal health care, leaving many of them without health care, and crippling her husbands Presidency? Without wanting to demean anything Hillary has done, the Clinton campaign, at least its online presence seems to think it can just say 'What has Obama done?' as a cover for her lack of real achievement.
Posted by: markymark | Apr 5, 2008 1:02:17 PM
I am an ardent Obama supporter. But this bashing Hillary over how much money she's made, is flat out ridiculous. Because she is rich doesn't mean she can't care about the poor. Can we please focus on the issues? Is that too much to ask of Democrats? Why are we not talking about this Mark Penn Columbian meeting instead of how much money the Clintons have?
Pam, who cares who Aljazera supports? So you are telling us Americans to base our decision on who terrorists support? That's really flawed logic.
Posted by: Kevin | Apr 5, 2008 1:06:34 PM
Let the Ken Starr and GOP type investigations begin. I dont know why people dont get tired of doing this to the Clintons.
Just get over this and talk about something more meaningful.
Posted by: Joan | Apr 5, 2008 1:06:38 PM
Cleduc you can't tell me about Rev Wright have known about him for years. Have had several of his sermons on tape since the 80's. Obama is a bare face lie if he tries to tell you that Wright wasn't political on the pulpit from day one. I know several pastors PERSONALLY who flew to Chicago regularly to hear Wright preach. Several of them use Wright's same jargon in their preaching today. Sweetie I'm black so you have to try that with somebody like you that may not know. The black community has known forever about Wright. I'm just not afraid to tell you.
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 1:10:44 PM
Hey, Clinton people, make sure you vote against Obama so Clinton can run again in '12. At this point he will win the nomination but not the general. He'll be done, just like Kerry and Gore after losing to the aged one....
black man for clinton....
Posted by: tony | Apr 5, 2008 1:13:48 PM
And Obama thought he was the one that could make it big giving speeches! This just proves how sought after the Clinton's are in the public speaking arena. And where, NOW, is Obama's senate records? PRODUCE THEM OBAMA. We do not believe "they are lost".
Posted by: PMC | Apr 5, 2008 1:14:03 PM
I am appalled at the level of hatred coming from Obama supporters.
This article reeks of bias and you fall into the trap of being suckered into foaming at the mouth against another Democrat! The editors take eight years of income for the Clintons, blow it up, and you fall all over yourselves at the ploy.
Posted by: Two-cats | Apr 5, 2008 1:14:38 PM
markymark I'll say it again I am black...the Clinton's in the 1990's gave over $250,000.00 of their OWN money to the black community. So, maybe you need to research more indepth next time.
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 1:14:53 PM
rs
Let's pretend that your outrageous claims about Obama's ties to rezko are true. My question is: So what? Did the man commit a crime? No. And if he didn't commit a crime, how is this relevant to my decision? Can people like you ever discuss the issues? You and people like you are just hateful, angry people. You are also stupid people, incapable of discussing the issues and always look for tabloid-type headlines and scandals and childish conspiracy-type theories. I dare you to discuss the issues. I dare you to articulate the difference between the candidates positions on the war and healthcare and issues that actually matter. You and people like you are children. Children, and you should be banned from public forums because you offer nothing objective or even remotely sensible.
Posted by: Kevin | Apr 5, 2008 1:15:39 PM
I remember when Clinton was President, that he was called the black President. No President has done more for the black people than the Clinton's. Now all the black people have turned against them. I believe I should stick with the people that have helped me. Maybe I just have different values. Seems like the more people help you the more you expect. You will not get it if Obama is elected. He will try, but congress will not back him and he can't do anything by himself. I think your are just having dreams that will never come to pass. Congress will listen to a white person trying to help blacks more than a black person. You will be the ones that will want him out of office (if he makes it which I doubt) and probably call for him to be impeached. Some call Richardson a traitor but I say the people that the Clinton's have helped and vote for Obama are traitors also.
Posted by: barefootboy9 | Apr 5, 2008 1:16:24 PM
People are using the wrong measuring stick. Obama sees the big picture (is a strategic thinker), is inspirational to many, is not "bought and sold" by special interests, and is considered by almost all of his own Senate collegues as an especially talented, thoughtful, and articulate man with unusual leadership qualities (see what Republican Chuck Hagel has to say about him). His experience is closer to the street and regular people than any other candidate, and he is young and energetic and seems more a part of the 21st Century than the 20th Century. He's our smartest choice.
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There lies the problem....
Americans want an 'average man' to do the most important job is the country, then turn around and complain that Washington is full of idiots. Well guess who put BUSH there? Knee Jerk Idiots.
Posted by: Graham | Apr 5, 2008 1:19:01 PM
What a stupid statement to make, "she has nothing against rich people". If that isn't a snub at the rest of us. you people better smarten up and not vote for this hack. Obama may not be perfect, but he's better then her of 4 more years of the same old same old.
Posted by: jj | Apr 5, 2008 1:19:26 PM
mgck59
The Clintons gave money to blacks, so that's it, vote for them. Grand thinking man. Grand thinking. When Bill was President, how come he didn't do anything to fix out inner-city schools? How come he didn't do anything to hold black fathers accountable to their families? How come he pandered to these idiot black leaders that seem out of touch with our problems today? How come he didn't change the rules that barred people incacerated for non-violent crimes from joining the military or getting jobs that could help the black family? These are the problems of the black community: The breakdown of the black family and the schools, and the incredible number of blacks in prison. It's a revolving door and all Clinton did was pander to the black leaders for black votes. I am not black, but i can articulate the problem better than you do. The black community needs new, younger leaders with the gutts to say the prevalent black culture is rotten to the core and changes needs to start from the bottom-up.
Posted by: Kevin | Apr 5, 2008 1:21:05 PM
It’s a “laugh at the Poor”, same day release of private riches and national poverty. Do you remember what queen Mary Antoinette said to her people? “If you don’t have bread to eat, then eat cakes”.
As is,it seems as if the Clintons are aiming for Anarchy in this country. First Bill, then Hillary, afterward Chelsea, and let us not forget, maybe the future grandchildren… Can money blinds us and buy our soul? What a shame. Let us save DEMOCRACY!
I am a female, white, middle class and Jewish. Oh, yes, and I will vote for Obama 08. Yes I Will!
Since we the American citizens were bombarded with these issues to deal with: 1. The $109 millions tax return, 2. Povery Czar, 3. “Hillary's shamefull,fonny,"Compassionate Tearful Show” in Memphis Tennesse on the death day of MLK(who she thinks she is fooling? You all saw how fake she looked when reading from a transcript, and at the same time forcing out her "poor me" artistic tears).
And, since she voted for this Iraq war that eventually made the poverty level worst than before, I suggest: Hillary and Bill Clinton, should be the champions of the Poverty czar idea and become themselves the “Poverty Czars”. They can use their $109 millions “earned” to solve and heal some problems they were too busy to solve when visiting more than 80 country representing the richness of the United State of America.
Now it’s their turn to humble themselves and stay in the United State of America and represent the Poor by leading Community Service to end poverty. This is what we call true patriotism. If they know how to “earn” $109 million, they must know how to help the less fortunate as well. After all, the hand that “Takes” knows the hand who “Gave”. With that much knowlege at hand, we can be assured poverty will end sooner than we think is possible. Save Democracy for this countries sake, there is too much at stake! Vote for Obama 08
Posted by: Neta | Apr 5, 2008 1:21:27 PM
Just shows how this hack HRC will say any lie to suit her quest. SO she lies about Bosnia, lies about this health insurance story and all you losers will still vote for the hack. What a load of bed wetters you Clinton supporters are.
Posted by: jj | Apr 5, 2008 1:25:48 PM
Obama sees the big picture (is a strategic thinker), is inspirational to many, is not "bought and sold" by special interests,++++++++++++++++++++++now that is a joke,,,,, most of his money comes from big oil companies CEO's as bundlers, and how on earth could he be inspirational, he hears nothing , see nothing and knows nothing, that is the big picture
Posted by: backoffnewscensors | Apr 5, 2008 1:26:50 PM
Of course she's got nothing against rich people. Remember the richest men of the world (Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, George Soros)? What is their passion in life? To make sure that the have nots have access to basic neccessities of life. Does that make them hypocrites? The fact that members of congress or wealthy people have health insurance does not make them ineligible to fight for the poor who lack these things. People are so paranoid and fail to see through things in an objective way.
Posted by: mark | Apr 5, 2008 1:28:34 PM
At least we wouldn't have to worry about her making any shady real estate deals.
Posted by: Mack | Apr 5, 2008 1:29:49 PM
Does the term, "Conflict of Interest" mean anything to the sycophantic Clinton rabble? These two PIGS have given politicians a bad name and that's really saying something! Please America put these two selfish, self-centered, ME generation, white-collar criminals out to pasture once and for all. Just imagine the comments if this was Bush's tax returns leaden with Corporate graft, 51 million in Corporate speeches!!! The Clinton rump swabs would be out in force talking about how Bush sold the country out to Corporate America and is being handsomely repaid for it, well guess what it's the Clinton's and they are no different. Ever wonder why Clinton is up at the Bush compound in Maine golfing and fishing every year? Your all suckers! And before any of you morons take my political affiliation for granted, I'm a registered Democrat from MA!!!
Posted by: geddesman | Apr 5, 2008 1:32:00 PM
And of the money that the Clintons have earned since 2001 they donated about 10% of it to charity. This is way more than most people and in line with even the most generous of charitable donors.
Posted by: eRIC | Apr 5, 2008 1:33:18 PM
What is wrong with you people? Have you ever met a politican that wasn't a liar and would say anything to get elected?? This is almost to simple. You either a. vote for the hack HRC who is just in this to put her crown on her head, b. vote for McCain, and though I respect his war service to our country, he will just bring 4 more years of what we already have, or c. Obama, which I don't really care if he may not have all the "expierence' that the other 2 claim to have, but how much worse can things get? This country has pretty much hit rock bottom, no way to go but up, so I say give the guy a chance.
Posted by: jj | Apr 5, 2008 1:33:35 PM
Has anyone even bothered to talk about how much they have given back? Does anyone stop to think what differences the 10m contribution to charity make in other peoples' lives?
Posted by: mark | Apr 5, 2008 1:34:18 PM
And the bulk of thier 10mil charitable contibution went to their foundation....so is it just sitting there as a tax shelter, or has it been put to use???
Posted by: jj | Apr 5, 2008 1:36:44 PM
Poor people resent rich people , always have always will, yet we want to put a poor man in the white house, come on, Obama is by no means poor and never has been, he choose to live where he lived, but he did not do with out, he is a rich man, mocking poor people, he slums, he hangs out in poor parts of town, to make his self feel better,,,,he never helped in one in those poor parts of town, other than he would give them nice speeches on how to over come the white oppression, I bet that put a roof over their head,and food in their bellies,,,,,all talk and no action,,,,,,,
Posted by: backoffnewscensors | Apr 5, 2008 1:38:55 PM
I don't get it. We all strive for the "American Dream", and then when two people make it, all you can do is criticize them and try to find something scandalous where apparently nothing scandalous exists. Bill Clinton has done amazing things for the poor and disadvantaged since his years in office. I would like for all of you Obama supporters who so blindly criticize him to google The Clinton Foundation and The Clinton Global Initiative. See how billions of dollars have been raised for humanitarion causes around the world because of Bill Clinton's drive to help others. And then just shut up, as the only thing you accomplish by your hateful, uninformative attacks on these two people is to show the rest of us that your hate overwhelms your good sense and any semblance of intelligent thought.
Posted by: Grammy Barb | Apr 5, 2008 1:39:18 PM
Obama just sneezed, maybe he'll even sign the tissue for one lucky fan.
Posted by: tc | Apr 5, 2008 1:40:49 PM
Why do some of you people think Clinton is insincere in wanting to make the lives of all Americans better because she and her husband have made money since entering public life? Is a requirement to be a Democrat these days hating those who have money? If that is the case, Kennedy, Kerry, and all of those other rich old Washington cats had better change to Republican real fast or give a ton away to charity since they are supporting Obama. Personal wealth has never been the issue, many honorable public servants have been wealthy, just look at FDR and JFK! There are many rich philanthropists who do a lot of good in this world. For heaven's sake, quit trying to make an issue out of every single thing Hillary or Bill Clinton say or do. I swear, 50% of the population seems to have no common sense at all. By the way, if Obama had never even entered this race, I doubt most of you Clinton haters would be saying all of the nasty comments about them, at least not if you were real Democrats. Talk about two faced hypocrites, most of you probably enjoyed the 90's as much as those of us who are supporting Hillary Clinton. Again, so many (not all)of Sen. Obama's supporters come off so mean, nasty, vicious,and close minded, which in addition to his plain lack of qualifications for the highest office in the land, is just another reason my husband or I can never in good conscience vote for him if he wins the nomination. What he has created in his campaign does not match up with his rhetoric of change and unity. Hillary Clinton is still the smartest, most knowledgable, and most experienced candidate in this election. She would be able to implement change more effectively more than Obama or McCain. I don't care how much any of them have made, just like pro athletes, they ALL make too much money compared to teachers,nurses, law enforcement officers, and all Americans who go to work every day to make a living; but that doesn't alter the fact she would make the best President.
Posted by: dwc | Apr 5, 2008 1:41:49 PM
The headline could have just as easily read Clinton gives ten times as much to
charity as Obama. It was very predictable that the media would twist the story to put the Clintons in a negative light. We'll get the last laugh in November though, when many Democrats vote for McCain.
Posted by: sitting1 | Apr 5, 2008 1:44:04 PM
20 years as a member of a black separatist church. Most liberal voting record in the Senate. Hey look, the uniter isn't wearing any clothes.
Posted by: tc | Apr 5, 2008 1:44:09 PM
Mark Penn gets caught secretly talking to Columbia about Free Trade. This after Hillary claims to be against it. What does that say about what she really stands for?
"If some of my advisers had been having private meetings with foreign governments and basically saying ignore what I'm saying because it's only political rhetoric … I think it raises serious questions." -Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: stacy | Apr 5, 2008 1:44:22 PM
Why is it that a person born from a white and black considered black and not white?????
Posted by: Max | Apr 5, 2008 1:46:15 PM
If you are so upset by her being successful, vote for the other party - they seem to be able to able to stay out of the mud throwing. Word dont count, if you dont like her just take it to the polls and make your opinion heard then!
Posted by: S | Apr 5, 2008 1:50:30 PM
Why is it that a person born from a white and black considered black and not white?????Why is Obama considered black???
Posted by: Max | Apr 5, 2008 1:51:41 PM
Yes, the Clinton´s are rich. Don´t blame them for that. Blame the people who pay to read their books and see them speak. HOWEVER, I´m seeing some people comment that many of their "donations" (which most often are, of course, made to reduce tax liability) have gone to none other than The Clinton Library. IF this is in fact true...shame on the Clintons for, essentially, taking advantage of loopholes in the tax system to, really, advantage themselves. Also, apparently Hillary´s $5 million loan to her own campaign is being paid back to her at a higher rate than she could get in the bank. This is quite scandalous as well since her donors would be, in effect, be paying her interest on an "investment." I´m very curious to know where the Clinton donations have gone.
Posted by: George | Apr 5, 2008 1:52:08 PM
Kevin baby I don't know who you talking to....I'm not no spring chicken. I wouldn't just vote for a candidate because of the money they gave to the black community, just like I wouldn't vote for one just because he was black and sounded good. Obama isn't even interested in you young people. He's just using you because he knows you younger people would jump blindly at his bait. He knew the majority of the black community would support him...But, he knew the middle aged blacks, and white men and women would be harder to sell. He appealed to the young white kids so they could attract the parents. Obama hasn't even built a political portfolio. We are in dyer straights why would I put a shaky economy in the hands of a total nobody... This man has not proved a thing to me accept he has very poor judgment when it comes to picking the people he is associated with, and that he plays dirty, sloppy politics....
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 1:52:14 PM
Is no wonder,she was in not rush to release her tax returns how would she had won Ohio, Texas,California.The big states with high unemployment and poor uneducated,unimformed.
Posted by: ohio | Apr 5, 2008 1:52:27 PM
Obama supporters seem quite fanatical today. Why the desperation? If your candidate is so strong, why not tout some of his strengths instead of chasing the ghost of Hillary's taxes?
Posted by: Mack | Apr 5, 2008 1:54:31 PM
a single word the man himself said to use to hang him. Lol. Funny.++++++++++++no here is what is funny, it not a single word it is , he is running for president of the nation, yet he admits to lack of Judgment, not once but several times,{not good for president. he admits that he doesn't understand the process of voting yes and no, he doesn't understand what that means, when he goes to church for 20 yrs, he hears , see nothing, and knows nothing, He has two long time friends, that he knows nothing about, which means he is shallow or is lying,? He say he did not vote for the war, that is good, but later we find out he did not cause he was not in the senate, makes a big difference , but he has voted in support of every bill since then, he lied about his record,"He was cautious — even on the Iraq war, which he had opposed as a Senate candidate. He voted against the withdrawal of troops and proposed legislation calling for a drawdown only after he was running for president and polls showed voters favoring it"
Posted by: backoffnewscensors | Apr 5, 2008 1:54:51 PM
RS,
I totally agree. I used to watch Chris Matthews, Olbermann, and lots of CNN programming, but I can't stand to have those networks on in my home anymore. The only show I will watch is Lou Dobbs, because he at least tends to be a lot more fair and doesn't show such glee in bashing Hillary and Bill Clinton. If my husband turns those networks on while doing his channel surfing, it never fails, there is an anti Clinton mouth running. I have refused to watch CNN and MSNBC for the last month as I couldn't stand the blatant bias anymore. How sad, I actually find myself watching FOX as they are at least fair in that they criticize both equally. After all of the hate dished out toward HIllary, these 2 networks must not think Obama will get elected in November either or you would think they would be a little worried about turning off so many Clinton supporters for Obama.
Posted by: dwc | Apr 5, 2008 1:55:30 PM
morningstar as an offended black woman I agree...this man has set us back into the 60's. I as a black woman will not tolerat it
Posted by: mgck59 | Apr 5, 2008 1:57:05 PM
What's this, he voted against withdrawing troops? He expressed the same political opportunism of which he accuses his opponent?
Posted by: backoffnewscensors | Apr 5, 2008 1:59:04 PM
Soon it will be the Clinton's one time friends and allies that will send them to a crushing defeat! Every day the list gets longer and longer! What comes around goes around! Put those two poster children for the ME generation out to pasture.
It's only a matter of time Hillary's going down!!! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!! :-)
Posted by: geddesman | Apr 5, 2008 2:00:28 PM



