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YouDig

(2,280 posts)
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 12:00 PM Jun 2016

Is Trump going to use Bernie's no tax release as an excuse for his own not releasing them?

I'm pretty sure the answer is yes, which means Bernie is giving Trump cover.

Why is Bernie giving Trump cover? Why not just release the taxes? His campaign manager re-iterated on Hardball that he would release them, but still no release.

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Is Trump going to use Bernie's no tax release as an excuse for his own not releasing them? (Original Post) YouDig Jun 2016 OP
I haven't given that much thought to saltpoint Jun 2016 #1
I can't see how Trump can use Bernie in that way unless Bernie becomes the nominee. thesquanderer Jun 2016 #2
Another pointless OP AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #3
Giving cover to Trump isn't pointless. Did you hear the things Trump said this week? YouDig Jun 2016 #4
not pointless - I laughed GreatGazoo Jun 2016 #6
No, he's already written off Sanders as a loser. brooklynite Jun 2016 #5
You're pretty much beating this puppy to death, aren't you? Vinca Jun 2016 #7

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)
1. I haven't given that much thought to
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 12:04 PM
Jun 2016

adding Joe Lieberman to Mount Rushmore. Actually, I haven't given any thought to it at all.

I didn't care for Lieberman when Gore chose him, but I try to go with the flow when I can. Still, I thought Gore had many other much better choices.

I'm surprised anyone has suggested that Lieberman be carved into Mount Rushmore. I'd rather we skip that and go on to something more important. Maybe use the money instead to fund Planned Parenthood.

thesquanderer

(11,986 posts)
2. I can't see how Trump can use Bernie in that way unless Bernie becomes the nominee.
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 12:05 PM
Jun 2016

And if by some chance Bernie does become the nominee, I can't imagine that he won't finally release the rest. Supposedly, they will be released before the convention. Though, I suppose, not if he drops out before then.

Vinca

(50,261 posts)
7. You're pretty much beating this puppy to death, aren't you?
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 01:29 PM
Jun 2016

Anyone who can do simple math knows Bernie is not going to reach the magic number so there is no need for him to release anything. Trump, on the other hand, is the nominee of the other party and should release his. By continuing to trash Bernie, you're digging a hole for Hillary to climb out of when it comes to Bernie supporters voting for her. You dig?

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