Democratic Primaries

George II

(67,782 posts) Tue Apr 2, 2019, 10:27 PM Apr 2019

Klobuchar releases 12 years of tax returns

Amy Klobuchar released a dozen years worth of tax returns Monday, joining a handful of other 2020 contenders who are making their financial disclosures public.

The Minnesota Democrat posted her family's tax returns, from 2017 to 2006, when she was first elected to the Senate. Klobuchar, on a webpage devoted to her tax documents, said that "transparency and accountability are fundamental to good governance."

In 2017, Klobuchar and her husband, Jonathan Bessler, an attorney and law school professor, earned just under $300,000, and they paid just over $62,000 in federal taxes, the documents show.

Publishing tax returns has risen in significance for Democrats since President Donald Trump refused to release his tax documents during the 2016 presidential campaign, prompting questions about his financial investments. Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee have all released their tax returns.

Last week, Gillibrand became the first presidential contender to release this year's tax filings. Inslee has also done so. The deadline for 2018 tax filings is April 15, so some returns may not have been completed as of yet.

https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/01/amy-klobuchar-tax-returns-1247624

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Didn't take her three years, and didn't have any "mechanical issues". Good for her being forthright and up front about her income tax return and her income sources and investments.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Klobuchar releases 12 years of tax returns (Original Post) George II Apr 2019 OP

Oh Bernie... Dawson Leery Apr 2019 #1

Well, that didn't take long!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #3

Can you tell us why Bernie won't release his returns njhoneybadger Apr 2019 #7

Bernie never said he won't release his tax returns...indeed, he's already provided the one for 2014. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #9

I hope he doesn't have all his money in Goldman Sachs. That would be awkward. njhoneybadger Apr 2019 #13

We'll soon find out... then people will have to find something else to criticize Bernie over InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #14

What is "soon"? In April 2016 we were told "soon", that became 3 years. George II Apr 2019 #15

Well Bernie could never be criticized for being lazy njhoneybadger Apr 2019 #17

But he does take procrastination to the extreme ... SFnomad Apr 2019 #19

It's not procrastination if you never intended to do it njhoneybadger Apr 2019 #21

Bazinga !!! n/t SFnomad Apr 2019 #22

He said he'd release his 2015 return, then released a "partial" 2014, the year prior to 2015. Yes... George II Apr 2019 #18

I hope, for your sake, that is true. susanna Apr 2019 #20

NEVER said Bernie should get a pass... I, for one, would be VERY disappointed if he fails to comply. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #27

Then we're on the same page. susanna Apr 2019 #28

Yes... and, in the interest of full transparency, I want to see every candidate's InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #29

"transcripts of every public and private speech they've given." betsuni Apr 2019 #30

Why afraid of transparency? Yes, tax returns, speeches & medical records...that's the bare minimum. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #31

Indeed, in this best of all possible worlds there must be the best of all possible candidates. betsuni Apr 2019 #33

You will be very disappointed, I'm afraid. Tipperary Apr 2019 #24

If Bernie fails to disclose his recent tax returns, it may be time to move on to another candidate. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #32

Why is it taking so long Maven Apr 2019 #8

Bernie only recently announced his candidacy... I'm sure once his 2018 return is completed & filed InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #10

Why can't he release 2008 through 2017? BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #12

He said in mid-April 2016 that we'd see his 2015 return "when it is due", which was April 2016.... George II Apr 2019 #16

Well done, Senator! mcar Apr 2019 #2

My compliments to her too. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #4

Bernie's will be coming "soon". oasis Apr 2019 #5

BS' will be along "soon". Cha Apr 2019 #6

She obviously has nothing to hide. nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #11

Kick nt Andy823 Apr 2019 #23

OK, now she's just showing off :D LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #25

Glad to see that honesty and integrity and transparency are things that SHE values. NurseJackie Apr 2019 #26

Kick nt Andy823 Apr 2019 #34

Dawson Leery

(19,348 posts)

1. Oh Bernie...

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 10:29 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,123 posts)

3. Well, that didn't take long!!

Reply to Dawson Leery (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 10:35 PM

Apr 2019

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

njhoneybadger

(3,910 posts)

7. Can you tell us why Bernie won't release his returns

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:00 PM

Apr 2019

A hint, something, maybe his wife

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,123 posts)

9. Bernie never said he won't release his tax returns...indeed, he's already provided the one for 2014.

Reply to njhoneybadger (Reply #7)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:04 PM

Apr 2019

The following years will, no doubt, be released.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

njhoneybadger

(3,910 posts)

13. I hope he doesn't have all his money in Goldman Sachs. That would be awkward.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #9)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:13 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,123 posts)

14. We'll soon find out... then people will have to find something else to criticize Bernie over

Reply to njhoneybadger (Reply #13)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:16 PM

Apr 2019

while he continues to lead in fundraising and dominate in the polls.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

George II

(67,782 posts)

15. What is "soon"? In April 2016 we were told "soon", that became 3 years.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #14)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:23 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

njhoneybadger

(3,910 posts)

17. Well Bernie could never be criticized for being lazy

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #14)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:29 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

SFnomad

(3,473 posts)

19. But he does take procrastination to the extreme ...

Reply to njhoneybadger (Reply #17)

Wed Apr 3, 2019, 01:10 AM

Apr 2019

Why put off until tomorrow, what you can put off for 4 to 5 years.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

njhoneybadger

(3,910 posts)

21. It's not procrastination if you never intended to do it

Reply to SFnomad (Reply #19)

Wed Apr 3, 2019, 08:51 AM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

SFnomad

(3,473 posts)

22. Bazinga !!! n/t

Reply to njhoneybadger (Reply #21)

Wed Apr 3, 2019, 10:08 AM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

George II

(67,782 posts)

18. He said he'd release his 2015 return, then released a "partial" 2014, the year prior to 2015. Yes...

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #9)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:29 PM

Apr 2019

...he released his "complete" 2014 return, but even that was NOT "complete". How can you justify this?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

susanna

(5,231 posts)

20. I hope, for your sake, that is true.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #9)

Wed Apr 3, 2019, 03:37 AM

Apr 2019

He seems to be very reluctant, and I am not sure why.

This should raise a flag for his supporters, but it doesn't seem to be doing so.

In that case, explain to us skeptics why he should have a pass.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,123 posts)

27. NEVER said Bernie should get a pass... I, for one, would be VERY disappointed if he fails to comply.

Reply to susanna (Reply #20)

Fri Apr 5, 2019, 02:25 PM

Apr 2019

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

susanna

(5,231 posts)

28. Then we're on the same page.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #27)

Sat Apr 6, 2019, 04:01 AM

Apr 2019

I do not ask for much, but taxes - especially after the disaster we are currently living - are, in my mind, critical.

Peace to you, InAbLuEsTaTe.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,123 posts)

29. Yes... and, in the interest of full transparency, I want to see every candidate's

Reply to susanna (Reply #28)

Sat Apr 6, 2019, 06:29 AM

Apr 2019

medical records, and transcripts of every public and private speech they've given.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

betsuni

(25,661 posts)

30. "transcripts of every public and private speech they've given."

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #29)

Sat Apr 6, 2019, 06:44 AM

Apr 2019

"They're very boring tax returns." But: "It must be a fabulous speech, a brilliant speech which you would want to share with the American people. It must be Shakespearean!"

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,123 posts)

31. Why afraid of transparency? Yes, tax returns, speeches & medical records...that's the bare minimum.

Reply to betsuni (Reply #30)

Sat Apr 6, 2019, 06:54 AM

Apr 2019

I don't care how boring those records are... 2020 is far too important to take a chance. We need full transparency this time around to be sure we nominate the best possible candidate to go up against the Dick-Tator-in-Chief.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

betsuni

(25,661 posts)

33. Indeed, in this best of all possible worlds there must be the best of all possible candidates.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #31)

Sat Apr 6, 2019, 07:19 AM

Apr 2019

"Observe: noses were made to support spectacles, hence we have spectacles. Legs, as anyone can plainly see, were made to be breeched, and so we have breeches. Stones were made to be shaped and to build castles with; thus My Lord has a fine castle, for the greatest Baron in the province should have the finest house; and since pigs were made to be eaten, we eat pork all year round. Consequently, those who say everything is well are uttering mere stupidities; they should say everything is for the best."

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)

24. You will be very disappointed, I'm afraid.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #9)

Fri Apr 5, 2019, 01:46 PM

Apr 2019

Your faith in him is so sweet though.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,123 posts)

32. If Bernie fails to disclose his recent tax returns, it may be time to move on to another candidate.

Reply to Tipperary (Reply #24)

Sat Apr 6, 2019, 06:57 AM

Apr 2019

Doubt that'll happen though... Bernie will keep his word, as usual.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Maven

(10,533 posts)

8. Why is it taking so long

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:01 PM

Apr 2019

For Bernie to do what he promised and release the returns?

What is he hiding?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,123 posts)

10. Bernie only recently announced his candidacy... I'm sure once his 2018 return is completed & filed

Reply to Maven (Reply #8)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:08 PM

Apr 2019

with the IRS, the remaining years after 2014, which has already been released, will also be provided in a single batch for all to see.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

BlueFlorida

(1,532 posts)

12. Why can't he release 2008 through 2017?

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #10)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:10 PM

Apr 2019

No one is demanding a 2018 return at the moment.

Plus, he has been running since 2015 -- he should have known that this issue will come up.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

George II

(67,782 posts)

16. He said in mid-April 2016 that we'd see his 2015 return "when it is due", which was April 2016....

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #10)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 11:27 PM

Apr 2019

...still waiting.

Are you willing to take a guess about what "soon" is?

Why wait for when 2018 is due and filed to release 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, the REST of 2014 (yes, he released 7 pages but that still isn't his COMPLETE 2014 return), the "promised" 2015, 2016, and 2017?

It's only been three years since he promised 2015, what's the delay?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden