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What does it mean that Baby-trump would rather not run in the California Primary than release his taxes?

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beckyromero · 36-40, F
I thought I heard a judge struck down that state law.

Actually, I do believe such a law is unconstitutional.
SW-User
I agree. His tax returns might be eye opening, but that’s not reason enough to trample his rights as an individual. @beckyromero
beckyromero · 36-40, F
@SW-User [quote]not reason enough to trample his rights as an individual. [/quote]

I am referring to the qualifications to be president. I believe requiring a presidential candidate to make hers/his tax returns public is unconstitutional.

I am confident that the federal law requiring the IRS to release anyone's returns to the chairs of taxing committees of Congress upon request is [i]very much[/i] constitutional.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@beckyromero In the hearing [u]before[/u] the judge's ruling, Baby-trump's attorney said if he was required to release his taxes he probably would not run there. The state has not declared whether they will appeal the ruling.
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Congress gaining access to them for oversight is one thing, but having them released to the media and general public is something else entirely. @beckyromero
beckyromero · 36-40, F
@SW-User [quote]Congress gaining access to them for oversight is one thing, but having them released to the media and general public is something else entirely.[/quote]

I agree with that.

However, once they are obtained for oversight and Congress finds something in there which could lead to impeachment, that would require their disclosure to the public as part of such proceedings.