Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Barb, Miami Fl — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:19:55 GMT

No wonder McCain thinks middleclass is five million.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Joe the Carpenter, Salt Lake City, UT — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:20:41 GMT

Wonder if all my crimson-state friends here in Utah know they're voting for the husband of a beer distributing queen?

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Laura P, Kenosha, WI — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:22:00 GMT

So, let me get this straight...Cindy McCain earned $4.2 mil last year and paid only about $46,000 in taxes? One percent. How can that be?

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Cindi, Sacramento, CA — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:23:14 GMT

Ok, so this means that Mrs. McCain paid just a little more than 3 percent in taxes last year. I make less that 50k a year and paid 15%. Really? This makes sense to Reeps?

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Kathy,Wauwatosa WI — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:23:37 GMT

This makes it so clear as to how they are able to completely identify with the economic issues of the middle class people in this country. Not!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Joseph Callahan Mohave Valley Arizona — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:29:43 GMT

No wonder senator McCain considers the "middle class" as families earning $250,000 a year!! You have to ask yourself if he really knows how hard times are.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Mary K — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:36:03 GMT

So Cindy got an extension on this year's taxes....don't have to wonder why. Cindy held over a $1,000,000 in Budweiser stock when the company was sold overseas earlier this year. Cindy is going to make a hefty sum there. Another thing that just noted: Even after McCain's bad experience with Keating, Cindy and her father invested money in a business property with him which was not sold until 1996. Yes, that's how McCain avoids involvement with convicted felons and shady characters......he lets his wife and father-in-law deal with Keating. Way to go. And people are questioning Obama on Ayers....a tenuous relationship at best. Keating was the downfall of a lot of people including several Senators who trusted McCain's word about him being o.k. So why did McCain's family members continue to do business with Keating long after he had been found guilty of bilking all those poor people out of the money?
Money.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Gary ROberts Mountain City Tennessee 37683 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:47:06 GMT

I am sure that Cindy and John feel our pain. They are so like us average american citizens.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

J L Marlton, NJ — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:53:13 GMT

And these people really want us to believe they can relate to the 'common' man, the average family who are drowning financially? Do they have to live on a budget? Do they ever have to tell the kids they'll have to have water with dinner because the milk is gone? Do they lay awake wondering how they are going to make a nice Christmas? I really don't think the McCains can begin to relate to us here on main st. what with their income & 8 homes & 13 vehicles & $500,000 credit card purchases in just one month. I doubt they have ever been "in touch" with the average family.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Average Joe, Knabb UT — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:54:17 GMT

If we're talking percentage I pay more in taxes than she does.
I know who McCains tax breaks will benefit and it won't be the Average Joes like me.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Katrisha, Miami, FL — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:54:53 GMT

No wonder he said the foundation of this economy is strong!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Abb, Ft Lauderdale, Fl — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:55:03 GMT

And the rich get richer. Income of $4,200,000 and tax of $146,000 after her $954,000 refund. Effective tax rate 3%. And these are the tricks that John McCain wants to perpetuate. Obama would like to see Cindy McCain pay a few more dollars in taxes. So would I. I don't think her quality of life will be significantly impacted, do you?

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

GrammieJ, Pulaski, TN — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:56:04 GMT

OMG, that woman got a refund that is more than I can earn in 100 years. That is sinful.
What do you do with Millions of Dollars anyway? Buy clothes, shoes, diamonds,homes, cars?
UGGGGGGG

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Dirk, Chicago Il — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:01:06 GMT

So how would Mr. and Mrs. McCain fare personally under the McCain tax plan, the Obama tax plan vs. current law? Please include the estate tax in the information. This would be a useful journalistic exercize, answering what the direct personal benefit of a candidates policy proposals would be.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Laina, El Sobrante, CA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:59:43 GMT

On income of 10.2 MILLION in two years, PLUS the Seantor's income, the McCain's have donated - what - a whole $340k to charity??????? Out of about 11 million???? That's about 3%. A mean and measley 3%. Scarcely the Christian ideal.

"Country First" went out the window with the selecton of Sarah Palin as the steward into whose hands he would leave our country in the event of his death - followed by the appalling campaign tactics which undermine America in his desperate bid to win the White House at any cost.

Now, this - confirmation that neither faith nor charity come first, either.

Shame on you, Senator. You've been a hero. How could you come to this? How self-serv8ng and sad, how terribly sad.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

mnewco, VA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:02:48 GMT

Pretty darn sad that she files a separate tax return than her husband. Pretty darn sad that she made him sign a pre-nuptual agreement. I hate prenups. For any two people that claim that they love each other and trust each other pretty much don't if they make the other sign a prenup agreement. Whatever happened to whats mine is yours and whats yours is mine??? It's all about greed not love and trust.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Abby Pennington, Orlando FL — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:12:52 GMT

Their combined income is yet one more reason they cannot possibly empathize with middle-class Americans. In must be nice to live in their fantasy world.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Steve, Brooklyn NY — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:13:03 GMT

Obviously, the McCains truly understand the struggles of the middle class...

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Josh, Washington DC — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:14:29 GMT

No wonder Sen McCain is against higher taxes for the rich....he's filthy rich, literally

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Scott Spokane, WA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:14:29 GMT

4.2 million, huh? I hope she tips Joe the plumber well when he is hired to fix the plumbing in one of her many homes!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

b prater columbia,il — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:19:18 GMT

And Oboma says the Rich don't pay any taxes

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Personal Income Personal Business — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:59:44 GMT

I really don't get why we as American feels that the finances of public figures should be exposed for us to see. I am voting for Obama, so this is not a pity plea for McCain. Think about it, if someone walked up to Joe Plumber and asked the value of his personal wealth they would more than likely get an ear full. If this is done as a part of a monitoring system watching for illegal contribution it still does not need to be open to the public. I could not imagine being an Oprah, Michael Jordan, Warren Buffet, or the likes having my finances exposed solely because the general public feels at liberty to view such. Maybe MSNBC should file a petition with the banking industry for the personal wealth of all their clients along with their yearly salary from their employer. Does it sound appealing now?

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Rich, Tampa Florida — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:12:18 GMT

Good for the McCain’s I would be happy to have someone who is successful in his or her personal life lead the country. I'm not sure why the news would spin this as potentially embarrassing???

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Brian, georgia — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:24:01 GMT

Whats the big deal? Shows how MSNBC has nothing to report.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

joe 'not the plummer' wisconsin — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:36:59 GMT

no wonder the McCain's dont like obama... he is going to raise THEIR taxes!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Tangito, Sacramento, CA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:45:58 GMT

More power to Cindy McCain for her handsome income in 2006 and 2007. I'm sure she wouldn't mind paying a little more in taxes to take care of some of the pressing issues facing the middle class...including Joe "Sixpack" who will be able to afford an extra six pack of beer now and then.

Belly up to the bar, boys!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Dan Broad NYC, NY — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:54:46 GMT

And it is any wonder that McCain is against Obamas tax plan?? He might have to sweat out his retirment in 2009, and not be able to purchase another home , while so many Americans are facing foreclosure. there also might not be those 2 or 3 mor luxury gas guzzling cars in his furure.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Pam Gower, Auburn, PA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:06:06 GMT

I have always truly believed that McCain has the country's best interest at heart, and I still do. However, this information shows that neither he nor his wife have any clue of what it's like to live in middle class society, where many live from paycheck to paycheck. I simply can't trust that he won't have the upper eschelon as his biggest concern, since this is the group to which he obviously belongs.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Jessica, Los Angeles, CA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:12:40 GMT

I pay a higher % in taxes and I make 40k a year. Someone want to explain to me why that is?

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

JatoDiop NY,NY — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:25:25 GMT

I'm an Obama suppoter (voter) but I don't think it's embaressing to make $4.2 million a year. The McCains being rich is fine-they deserve it- its how they treat the rest of broke America that counts.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Kristina the Student — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:34:10 GMT

ah but OBAMA is the out of touch elitist. got it.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

The Mythical "Joe the Plumber" — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:40:09 GMT

I had to laugh when I saw a clip of McCain's latest stump speech. He kept telling the crowd, who cheered in agreement, "You don't want the government to take your wealth and redistribute it!". Apparently, the only attendees at McCain's rallies these days are wing-nuts, his sugar mama wife, and people making more than 250k. He's also milking old Joe the Plumber, who no longer is a real person, but a myth. The real Joe the Plumber only makes 40k and would make out well on Obama's plan. Even if he bought his boss's business, it would not have anything close to taxable income over 250k and so he would not see any tax increase, and in fact, with Obama's proposed small business tax credits, he would actually fare better. Even if the business ended up earning him taxable income of 280k (Joe optimistically thought it could, although it isn't making half that now), he would pay an additional 3% only on the 30k above 250k ($900). This increase would be more than offset by Obama's small business tax credits. In short, those businesses that most reasonable people would think of as "small" businesses, would actually see a tax reduction under Obama's plan.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Susan, Phoenix, AZ — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:47:28 GMT

Wow -- I make just over $70,000 a year and I pay over 30% in taxes. How does a wealthy person manage to pay a mere 26%? I'm feeling just a bit more pro-America, knowing I pay more of my income in taxes than Mrs. McCain does.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

rick, atlanta georgia — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:49:43 GMT

At least the Republican Presidential campaign wife actually puts her time an effort into causes that effect human beings that need help around the world. Taxes who cares if they are filed separately. What about what the candidates and what they give to charities? The Democratic Presidential candidate donated to a church that is filled with racist individuals and the Vice candidate $3,000 dollars to charity. What about there motto spread the wealth. I sure can use some of millions they are worth.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

kathy s brooklyn ny — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:51:57 GMT

to me, many people like the bush's and the mccain's who have had no money worries or hassles and are used to being rich, don't undersand what it is like to not have money for milk or bread or gas for the car or heat for the house;

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Jeff C. , Baghdad, Iraq — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:16:03 GMT

Who cares? She makes money and pays her taxes. Why is it news worthy? God forbid someone is successful

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

M. Jerath, Canton, GA . jerath396@msn.com — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:45:18 GMT

Perhaps now John Sidney McCain can help Joe the plumber buy the plumbing business that McCain promised to help him buy, despite the fact that he is a conservative republican programed and brain washed, miseld and gullible. McCain and Cindy can also ship a few dozen beer cases for these red neck PA GOP.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Amy Spurlock, Charlotte, NC — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:46:15 GMT

Yes, and did you see where Joe Biden and his family inspite of their large income gave ONE HUNDRED & YWENTY TWO DOLLARS to charity last year!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

CG, California — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:56:30 GMT

Just think, all of those profits came from a whole lot of Joe Six-Packs.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Jim Doosman, Seattle, Wash — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:11:11 GMT

Wow, that's a lot of cell towers.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Satch Patterson, Hartselle Al. — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:24:47 GMT

Prosperity is just around the corner,a chicken in every pot. Free Beer for all; happy days will be here again.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Debbie M., Powhatan, VA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:40:01 GMT

Another reason to vote for Obama. The McCains are elitist and will continue to support their elitist agendas. Obama comes from humble roots and is self-made. He didn't marry for money in order to further his political career. McCain is a dangerous and volatile person. Obama has remained calm and steady throughout his campaign. I just hope America does the right thing on Nov. 4 and votes for the man who represents the rest of us.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

carol, brunswick, ohio — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:49:04 GMT

No wonder he has no clue about people living on $50,000 and lower..............he thinks the middle class is at $250,000. Self paid medical for a couple in their 60's (too young for Medicare yet) runs about $1900 a month!!!! How is he figuring his $5K is a good figure...he is lost in space!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Becky, Lancaster, PA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:56:33 GMT

Why doesn't the news comment on the Obamas' taxes? For people who believe that the rich (i.e., anyone over $250k) should pay more taxes because it is fair and patriotic, I find it hypocritical the Obamas gave nothing to charity in relationship to their income. For the last two years he released (2005, 2006), he made $1.7 million, around $1 million. Yet the most he gave was $73,000. Assuming he netted - after taxes - $750,000, couldn't you give more than $73,000? The other years he made between $250,000 and $300,000, yet gave under 1% - not even $2,500. Again, even taking into account taxes and net income, couldn't you give more than that? He is proposing tax increases that are going to affect those people by more than $2,500 probably. Shouldn't he practice what he preaches?

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Mike, Florida — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:19:24 GMT

I know that Cindy McCain's income throws my theory out the window, but assuming John McCain's income was the only "family income". He would only be over Obama's tax limit of $250k by $8,000. For someone that claims most Americans make over $250k he doesn't make a very supporting argument. Which means that if he made just a little less (or had a few more deductions) he could qualify for a tax cut under Obama's plan? Does anyone else see the irony in this?

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Lise Doe- Florida — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:19:24 GMT

It is good to see someone making that much money, but it is not good to see WHY they pay so little taxe amount. Not fair. The charities did not get enough either. They have no idea of what it is to be poor. Senator McCain do not understand the real economy>

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

JC Seattle — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:20:20 GMT

They made what??? She got her money from her family, and he got a free rode into the USNA and into the senate with her family money. WHere did they earn any thing?

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Donnie Mitchell, Santa Paula Calif. — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:21:58 GMT

Since when is it a crime to better yourself. I admire self made rich Americans. If making money is the persuit of happiness then go for it without penilty

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Peter Grassadonia, Santa Cruz California — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:22:52 GMT

We are the "middle class" who are caught in the day-to-day struggle to put food on the table, gas in our cars and pay college tuition for sons and daughter who cannot pay for the college of their choice without taking on large sums of debt that must be repayed by either them or their parents. John McCain's health plan alone will force struggling American's to pay higher income taxes on what is already meager income (a family of four living on less than $80,000 a year in this country is on the edge now. High rent; unable to purchase a home without a sizable down payment. So if you have a health plan through your employer it will be taxed as part of your salary...not in my lifetime of 58 years have I seen such inequality between those that have wealth and those in "middle class". John McCain doesn't have clue! Sure he wants to protect the wealthy!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

PJ, California — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:38:48 GMT

You low income folks are paying huge taxes now, because Republicans are in power!!!! If Obama gets in you will get a break. But the likes of McCain don't want their taxes increased, which Obama will do. McCain wants tax cuts for ALL, including his and those of his rich friends. Sound fair????? Where is he going to get the funds to cut ALL taxes? Robin Hood Obama will take from the rich and give to the poor! Once he ends the Iraq war, all the money being poured into it can be used to aid our economy. He will also take a scalpel to unnecessary funding and put it into necessary needs. McCain wants to HATCHET EVERYTHING and Freeze it. Good thinking? He hasn't the foggiest of what to do about the economy and his advisers don't know either. (By the way, Joe, the plumber hasn't got a license and owes lots of back taxes. You didn't do him any favors McCain)

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Audrey D Atlanta GA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:59:23 GMT

Mccains hides his money that he makes under his wifes company. Please don't be fooled by the mere belief that he only makes 250,000. he lives the life too well. What ever dhe has he has. don'y get it twisted. Obama has not recieved all of his income that has been claimed. So he has not had time to give to the charity because he has been campaigning and his wife has to feel things out so that he doesn't have time

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Mike, Portland OR — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:03:44 GMT

It always amazes me how those given so much in this country can acheive so little. Aside from her charity in the '90's, which she then used to enable her yet unpublicised (and I suppose "off-limits") drug additiction, she has not been involved in much of anything of value. And John calls Obama a socialist for wanting to reestablish an inheritance tax? Cindy's parent's money, sadly, would be better spent by the government.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Clydie Frahm, Melbourne, FL — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:03:58 GMT

So hypocritical to call out one candidate McCain for being in the top percentile financially (due to his marriage) when Obama himself is in the same. He is earning vast amounts - millions in the last few years due to his books sales. Sadly Americans appear to be willing to see imbalance where there is none simply to push the cause of a man who will be one of the most inexperienced and naive world leader we have seen in world history.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Bethany Springfield MO — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:10:33 GMT

Im laughing at Becky from Pa comments..she is all over obama for only giving about 10% to charity and she has that right..but notice that the McCains made over 11 million last 2 years but only gave 340k to charity...a mere 3%..but Becky said not one word about this..hmmmm ..glass house??? wonder who this Republicrite is voting for..

TinaFey/Joetheplumber 2012

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Brett — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:11:02 GMT

So Cindy and I both have the same effective Federal Income Tax Rate (and I make 1/1000 of what she "claims" as income). I hope that's the only thing we have in common!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

E. Young New York, New York — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:12:01 GMT

Socialism ?? Isn't that what just happened to those lucky bankers who were just bailed out with taxpayer money?

Bush/McCain have been trying to get rid of two more so-called socialist programs Social Security and Medicare..

We can't let McCain do that..

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Darrel Claussen, Duvall, Wash — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:26:11 GMT

Cidndy McCain spends a lot of time in third world countries doing charity work and gives a a large percentage of her income to charities why find fault because she inherited wealth atleast she understands other's needs and uses her own wealth and time to help address it. How much of their own personal time and wealth to the stone throwers give towards helping others? Most of the time liberals are only liberal with other people's resourses. I say Good for the McCain's they have been responseable and charitable people.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Alice Denton, Texas — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:31:59 GMT

I am anxious to see if or when Mr Obama is elected, the "tax Plan" put into effect. I am a tax professional and see so many holes and misconceptions in his speeches. I do not think he or his speech writers understand the tax system as it is now and Heaven Forbid he or McCain dicker with it without some professional help. At least we are able to collect enough to keep government functioning. Let's go slowly and thoughtfully and educate taxpayers so that they are not so resentful. We have a remarkable country; lets not mess it up. The Pied Piper is promissing just too much. They call this "Silly Season" for a reason. Do we really want to consider changes that draw us closer to the European models where unemployment is a REAL problem and let's have a close look at their health care systems before we mess with ours. For those who are in need, perhaps the rest of us can work through our charities and through other organizations to address the problems we do have in the areas of health care and employment. Ours is not a perfect system but let's keep working at it.

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Retired Steel Worker from Pittsburgh, PA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:32:35 GMT

No wonder he wants tax breaks for the wealthy, it sure does work for him. With their total income, he can't possibly feel our pain.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Mac McD - Newark, CA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:37:03 GMT

Gee whiz, folks. Sounds like a typical pity party to me. Everyone in this country who uses his noggin for something beyond a hat rack has the opportunity to bust his.her butt and become successful at whatever he wishes to pursue. I disagree with wealth redistribution - you work for it and you're entitled to the fruits of your labor. For the laggards who do not strive to succeed, if you want it; go earn it. I worked multiple jobs for years until I decided to get an education and earn more. Worked for me and I achieved some modicum of success that I was comfortable with. My limitations were my own just as are yours and if you don't strive to succeed you won't.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Mike Brittain NC — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:43:18 GMT

Poor Cindy, she only has so much money and she will still get her part every year as Budweiser is the biggest selling beer and even though the family sold it due to hard times I guess to vesco.
Poor woman has to take a paycut maybe?
John is scared that she may have to be taxed more on that income of a pitisnce for her selling 12 ozs of stupid handed to her.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Jill B Gilbert,Az — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:43:51 GMT

Americans who are not wealthy and vote republican are just stupid. Why would you vote against your class? Do you own 13 houses like the McCains and not even know how many you own? What could these people possibly know about middle class? Cindy McCains father was married before he had an affair with Cindys mother and she has a half sister who was left 10,000 in the will and Cindy got the Multimillion dollar business. The sister also had a credit card from the father and Cindy cut it off the day after he died. Is that the kind of selfish woman you want in the white house?

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Bill, Dallas TX — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:46:58 GMT

Blah, Blah, Blah...
Some people are rich and some are not. Some people give more to others and some do not. Work hard, save your money, reduce your credit, give to others in need, and Dont believe any politician on anything, least yee be fooled by your own arrogance! Go back to work America! What else do you think there is? A better opportunity? Better than What? Create-Innovate-Multiply-Gratefully!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

kathryn savannah, ga. — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:48:59 GMT

i truly despise the blood suckers like the McCain's of the world. These silver spoon derelicts were born into wealth-though that is not a crime-and have had everything handed to them on a platter. Cindy and John McCain haven't a clue what it is like to work their rear ends off and see it all go overnight because of the "me,me,me" mentality they and their "pigs from the trough friends" activities. Cindy has never worked a day in her useless life. Is it work inheriting a company? No. She simply lets the board continue on with the same policy and procedures daddy did. She only rakes in the money. John McCain's only dose of the real world was as a POW, which did not make him a war hero; only unlucky being captured. He had his first campaign paid for by wifey poo. If he is injured or finally succumbs to the dementia he presently exhibits he knows cindys money will take care of him if the government does not. A real job held by a real bonafide American is one that you actually have to work at and know that it can be taken away at any time with no warning,even when your performance is excellent. An American who really works at a job is aware that the ax can always fall. The McCain's of the world don't have a clue so why do they promote themselves as the average Joe 6 pack. I consider that insulting,but then again as a professional female having lived a long time on this earth i consider it a disgrace that someone as downright dumb as Sarah Pallen could even run for cleaning up the bathrooms in some "low life 6 pack red neck bar!" I truly despise her lying viscious attacks on a wonderful,gifted,and intelligent man like Obama.She was voted Governor,but that didn't mean she had any real abilities,other than smear tactics. Her husband,Todd is the one who actually has done all the brainwork and activities necessary in the office.Pallen is a lie and it terrifies me that she could be President of this country if McCain drops dead from old age or plain dementia!I will never call myself American again if those inferior animals come to office. My father was a real WWII hero and he fought for the very principles that Obama represents. McCain has sided with every vile rotten thing that G.Bush has done to ruin our country,destroy our standing in the world with the lies and torture and slaughter of our own people as well as the innocent Iraqi citizens.Bush and Cheney did this and McCain always the pansy went along for the ride. I truly hate this man and the low life gun totin,moose shootin mush brain sleaze bait white trash he chose for VP. I can write these things because i am a woman,i am white, and i had 4 children so Pallen doesn't have anything on me. I don't hunt,but I can cook any type of wild game! One big difference. I have a brain. I could have aced that Katie Couric interview when I was 16. I am embarassed for all women of intellect in this world that the best McCain could come up with is a MORON! Please don't tell me her accomplishments as a Governor of 18 mth experience,when G.Bush the other MORON had two terms as Gov. in Tx and he's the idiot who still can't stop embarassing us and the self same idiot who did Cheney(Satans brother)bidding and was too stupid to see that he was only a puppet to carry out the actions leading to the nightmare we are in now and the nightmare we have helped put the rest of the world in when Cheney and the ELITE trash deliberately took us down this road of destruction. Pallen admires Cheney and that tells the story on her level of sanity. It's really sad that the guillotine was done away for high crimes against our country. My grandchildren and all children in this country don't have a chance of surviving another 4 years of brain dead,(Bush,McCain,Palen) leadership along with the sons of Satan pulling their strings(Cheney,Rove,Rumsy,and the rest) and lets not forget the absolutely clueless imbeciles (the Joe and Josephine 6 packs of the low IQ's)who voted Bush in twice and are now mindlessly leading themselves to their own slaghter. For those of us who "see the handwriting on the wall" we don't deserve to see our country die a horrible death.

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Diana Owens, Tacoma, Washingotn — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:56:10 GMT

John McCain and his wife may fill separate tax returns, but he enjoys the benefits of her money. Why is he getting all the his govement benefits, like retirement, he doesn't need them.
If he becomes Predient, he can start with cutting own benefits, all of it and live on the money his wife makes from the beer, and alcoholics. Does she help to pay rehabitation for alcoholics? They are just high paid drug pushers.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Lee 'Farmington NM — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:56:30 GMT

A Hedge fund owner made 3 billion dollars claimed it all as capital gains paid 15% tax As personal income would have paid 47% so when they call for reducing /eliminating Capital gains tax It won't benifit Joe the Plumber But the rich

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Adam, Colorado Springs, CO — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:59:06 GMT

Becky, your comment about charitable giving is a bit fuzzy. Let's take a closer look at both candidates since the topic was brought up:

You are correct that the Obama's made $1,655,106 and $983,826 in the years of 2005 and 2006, respectively. And in that two-year timeframe they made charitable gifts of $137,622 ($77,315 & $60,307). That makes their percentage of charitable contribution just over 5.2% - not up to Mitt Romney's standards, but not bad.

To compare apples to apples based on the timeframe in this article, the Obama's made $983,826 and $4,238,165 in 2006 and 2007, respectively. Their charitable gifts in that two-years span were $300,677. That makes their percentage of charitable contribution in that timeframe just over 5.75%!

Although the McCain's gave a slightly higher dollar figure of $340,323 during the last two-years, their combined income during that two-year span was $11,003,855 ($6,387,096 in 2006 & $4,616,759 in 2007, which includes John's Navy pension). That makes their percentage of charitable contribution just under 3.1%!

Lets summarize charitable gifts in 2006/2007:
McCain's = 3.1%
Obama's = 5.7%

And to "Rich" from Florida who said he wanted a successful person to lead the country - take a look at that $4.2M income last year by Barack! Looks like you might get your wish. And that income is self-made; it’s not the suga-mama's daddy's money.

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Jeffrey, Michigan — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:01:20 GMT

According to the 2007 Federal Income Tax Tables the total tax rate at a $40k income level is 16%. Furthermore, the 2007 Federal Income Tax at a $70k per year income level would have been a 19.9% tax rate. Both of these are less than the percentage of income Cindy McCain paid in 2007 Federal Income Tax. Interesting.

When did it become so fashionable to demonize success?

Here's a true American idea; take the risk of starting your own business, work hard and smart, and build it into a very profitable business. Now take "your" accumulated wealth and use it to become the philanthropist "you" want to become, and spread your wealth as "you" see fit.

As I recall, this idea is referred to as "Freedom of Choice" and a core value upon which this great country was built.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Rebecca, St. Paul, MN — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:07:11 GMT

This is in response to Jessica below, who is wondering why she is paying a higher percentage of taxes on earnings of only $40,000 a year.

Basically you're the haplass victim of something called bracket creep. Under the Republican congressional majority we were subject to for decades, the earnings brackets within the U.S. tax code hasn't been properly adjusted for true cost of living increases. This means that you're paying a higher rate just as someone earning $40,000 in the middle of the 1980's would have done. Of course the main motivation is to avoid increasing taxes at the highest earnings levels, leaving you to pay a higher price relative to your total earnings.

This is what Obama wants to fix. Do you realize that under Obama's plan, a guy earning $500,000 would only have to pay roughly $3,700 in higher taxes a year, and yet we hear all of this incredible whining about the injustice of asking the wealthy to make such a proportionally small contribution to our issues.

IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE! Analyze everything McCain says carefully because he's spinning the truth until we can't recognize it anymore

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Max Simmons, Mountainair, NM — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:08:50 GMT

Have you folks overlooked the point that Cindy makes a lot of her money from selling beer to drunk drivers and under age party kids.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Joe "Skinhead" The Plumber, Wasila — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:09:25 GMT

Why should anyone care how much money these candidates and their spouse make? Shouldn't we care more about how they understand how the economy works?

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Greg DE — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:12:08 GMT

Mike - McCain never claimed "most Americans make over $250k"...not even McCain is idiotic enough to think that, that is not a real quote...be real. And good comment Becky, all these people bashing McCain for making tons of money but look past Obama making 1.7 million. It's all the same after you his a certain amount anyway. The worries turn to how you're going to pay for your luxury items instead of how you're going to pay for necessities that the average person worries about like car payment, a modest home payment or rent, groceries, etc.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

John A, Memphis Tn. — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:13:17 GMT

I'm surprised that she paid that much in taxes. Probably only because she's married to a public figure. before my health got bad i owned a very successful business and made tons of money . I 'ts a running joke among people like I used to be that paying taxes is only for the poor people. There are so many loopholes that the average person will never be able to access or know about. In all of the years that I made over 500k I never even paid 10% in taxes, and neither did anyone I knew. The average person pays a large percentage because it's taken from their paychecks. The wealthy can be creative with their compensation. I'm not making any judgements here, just telling the truth from my perspective.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Brenda , Georgia — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:14:48 GMT

How much did the Obama's make? How much tax did they pay, and can any of us afford his $28,000 dinner fundraisers. He is spending a record of millions of dollars on ads in this last two weeks!Most of his money for thse ads come from Hollywood!NOW where are his real interest? Not JOE or any other plumber. Brenda, Georgia

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jenne Devin, Austin TX — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:18:10 GMT

just goes to show how "in touch" McCain is with the average american.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Carol Hampton, Des Moines, Iowa — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:19:37 GMT

Yeah? Well who cares??? They called FDR a Socialist, too and guess who put our unemployeed back to work with the CCC & WPA? Darn right; FDR! And even though he saved our bacon, the Republicans still demonized him. Will we never learn? The Republicans only help the rich!

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Michael Pie Town New Mexico — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:21:17 GMT

Lucky John the Senator good looking rich wife no crime there!
The crime is in the smears and ugly tactics to get into office the way his hug buddy W did when nobody wants him. Shame on the "Maverick" for that.
I think intellect trumps experience this year. One cannot learn good decision making and smarts no matter how old THAT one gets. The older I get the less I know it seems
PS I have no sympathy for Joe the plumber I have been trying to get a plumber to my house for months to no avail and have had to do the job myself, it turned out well and he wont have to worry about paying taxes on the money he didn't show up for at my house

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cireland2@msn.com — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:49:51 GMT

When you pay taxes you are giving to charity due to the social programs administered by the U.S. government. Head Start, Food Stamps, Welfare, Medicaid, WICK, School lunch programs, SSI, etc.

Secondly, Obama's tax increase proposal only starts after you make 250,000. You would pay the same rate as now on the first 250,000. Senator McCain's taxes would only go up on the 8,000 over 250,000.

How could Joe the plummer buy a business when he can't even pay his taxes now? I suspect he may have been planted by the Republican party. It's the sort of thing they have become famous for.

Besides, Joe the plummer finally conceded his taxes would go down under Obama's plan.

Last, the 250 thousand cut off for small businesses means the owner would have to profit 250,000. Not that the business is worth 250,000. In addition, there would be exemptions for some small businesses which haven't been specified yet.

Just a few facts for the people who are misled by the GOP.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Don Brown, Bethlehem PA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:08:23 GMT

Just goes to show that the McCains are quite unlike the Obamas. The Obamas are "regular" people. I don't understand how so many "regular" people really ignore that point. Lets all us regular folks put some more rich folks in the White House. That should help things out a lot.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Susan, Chicago — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:08:59 GMT

McCain and his VP are totally out of touch with the average citizen. He is living the high life, and Palin only knows Alaska, and not the "lower 48", her words not mine. I was apalled watching the debates, when the camera landed on Cindy McCain, wearing a fortunate of jewelry, around her neck. What an inconsiderate person. Remember this at election day.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Rick — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:10:16 GMT

McCains Tax disclosure is normal for people in government. We all knew they were beyond rich. Probably why he keeps going on about redistribution of wealth. Rick get richer and the poor get poorer. If he really cared about any of us he would try to help us instead of protecting those who dont need help. Everything about his campaign is either negative or helps the rich. Those of us who have dreams of financial independence have long felt the hopelessness of just trying to survive much less ever being rich. Watching the lack of responsiveness of Katrina, the billions of dollars borrowed from communist china to finanace the "Joke on us" Iraq war, his absolutely disgracefull campaign, we all have to wake up and KNOW that we cant do this anymore.
We want, we need some common sense in the oval office, no more jokes. McCain\Palin in the white house would not only be suicide for us but if we let these two get there we have only ourselves to blame and god help us.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

kathie, syracuse, ny — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:10:18 GMT

Really now, come one... America is built on the premise that you can have the American Dream whether it be making money, buying homes, having luxury cars, etc. Cindy and her family have worked for this. Leave them alone and get on to the real issues... Too bad there is so much jealousy, anger, resentment towards fellow Americans...who have succeeded in their lifetimes. If W. Buffett was running for office would you be picking him apart? Move on, get over this and concentrate on being better Amerians....no wonder we can't have systems that work or peace on earth....

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Gerald Shrader, — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:10:41 GMT

There is nothing wrong with the McCains earning millions of dollars or owning seven homes and thirteen vehicles. The sin is that John McCain has been blessed with all that wealth, yet he has voted against raising the minimum wage 19 times, opposes tax cuts for the low and middle class wage earners while favoring more tax cuts for oil companies and other large corporations and opposes providing affordable health care so everyone will be covered.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Shannon C., Waco, TX — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:36:20 GMT

I don't care how much the McCains earn. I just thnk it is interesting that they cared enough about others to give $340,323 and the Obama's gave $3,000. I think that tells volumes about who cares about others and who does not.

The money does not even count the amount of time Cindy McCain gives to charitable causes.

Campaign releases Cindy McCain's tax returns

Dennis Berg — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:07:18 GMT

Cindy McCain is not successful! She inherited all of her wealth! She didn't work for it.