But the returns will be described as "boring".

I wouldn't think one way or the other about anyone not doing so at this point.

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and it is still very early in the process.

but not early for vetting once one declares a candidacy.

Vetting doesn't wait.

It really won't take more than a day or two for those interested to go through any one candidates tax returns. If I was running I would wait until much, much later to know that I have a clearer path to the nomination. The field is crowded now and for those who are at the lower end of the poling spectrum I certainly wouldn't be in a hurry as why would I want that information out there when it wasn't likely I would get the nod.

Nor his/her supporters' control.

The other candidates in this process seem to be able to control at least this part of it for now. Things will happen when they do, there is lots of time for everything to be disclosed and reviewed.

when they do, the people will become impatient.

Sanders could have said "I will release them in January 2020" ... but he said "soon."

Relative term.

and the nurse says, "the doctor will see you soon", you wouldn't wait for several months without complaining would you?

the fact that the term is relative and as much as you try to make it into something definitive with this or any other example it will simply not be so.

People are well justified in asking what exactly "soon" means. It is a legitimate question for that candidate NOW!

contact the campaign with which you are having an issue and ask them as I suspect the answer is not going to be found on this discussion board.

Right...he took his compensation in a way that would not be taxed. Sorry for being so skeptical, but I am with people in that business.

It is possible to go years without income for many ventures, in particular if they are on the cutting edge of technology where a product is not yet developed or not yet accepted by paying customers. He could be a principal who is taking no salary, that happens often in some cases of relatively new venture capital firms. Once they get a hit idea, then the big money starts rolling in, but early years can be thin. I take him at his word because for anyone that know something about that field, it is easy to find out if he is lying. Why would he risk bad exposure?

Warren comes in right behind her. They both have great ideas on transparency.

Color me not impressed with KG's move. The expectation should be for at least 5 years of tax returns. I'm interested in seeing a candidate's tax returns BEFORE they decided to run for POTUS. Does anyone else question the fact that her husband reported zero income? What's the explanation for that for a guy working in the hedge fund industry? Did he defer all of his income?

Doesn't matter what she does, it won't be good enough for some people.

they could at least appreciate her transparency. She’s not my first choice, but the DU hate for her is way over the top.

She coerced 8 women to accuse Al Franken. Then she drugged and/or blackmailed over 30 other Senators to call for his resignation. And finally went to Franken’s office with a resignation letter and a gun and told Franken either his signature or his brains would be on the letter.

The full current year's tax return can provide a large amount of detail about past year, in particular the one before because two of the entries are last year's income and taxes paid or refunded.

But in principle, I accept your argument overall, 8-15 years of tax returns tell a lot, in particular whether there was a year or two of massive income.

I think what she is trying to do with her tax return ploy is out those that have released little or nothing at all in a bad spot. I like her move for that reason.

It’s nothing new for her.

I guess that answers the question that someone asked about why just one year. But since her other years tax returns are already public records, no need to release them again.

She also releases other personal financial documents.

https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/tax-returns

Transparency has been one of her top issues and starts with herself.

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"first to release 2018" returns.

Except for the majority of gaslighting fascists who run the state.

I have a question. Why do some people not call themselves Hawiian? I think I remember seeing a show once that said some islands have a strong local identity.

because I don't have Hawaiian blood.

Is that what you meant?

I think it was an Anthony Bourdain episode several months before he died. The group that he talked and went around with were real homers, for lack of a different term.

Sorry, not getting it. You posted this to BlueFlorida but I see you meant to reply to me.

The term "does the sun burn" was short for isn't that obvious. I guess I was wrong and owe my Florida homie an apology.

Irish!

It's all for nothing, though.

She updates her record annually. For the senate as well. This isn't anything new for her. It's a standard most seem to want. One she is upholding.

TRANSPARENCY IS HARDLY FOR NOTHING.

Not one candidate should be hiding their tax returns. Period.

but they aren't 2018's yet!

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