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Twenty Two States Legislatures Have Introduced Legislation In Their Houses
To Keep Presidential Candidates Off Their Ballots
Unless The Candidate Releases Their Tax Returns
Trump Has Not Released His Returns Citing They Are Under Audit
Do States Have The Authority To Set Any Rules In A Federal Election ??
Running for president? Some states want tax returns public
"The U.S. Supreme Court has held that states and the federal government cannot add to the qualifications of senators and congressional representatives outlined in the Constitution. Some legal experts said that guidance likely would extend to the office of the president."
And Not According To Michael McConnell, a professor at Stanford Law School:
“And then there’s the tax law problem, because federal law guarantees the confidentiality of tax returns.
And I think that law would pre-empt any state law requiring someone to divulge their returns."
Just Like Social Security #'s....Right, Mr. Obama ??
To Keep Presidential Candidates Off Their Ballots
Unless The Candidate Releases Their Tax Returns
Trump Has Not Released His Returns Citing They Are Under Audit
Do States Have The Authority To Set Any Rules In A Federal Election ??
Running for president? Some states want tax returns public
"The U.S. Supreme Court has held that states and the federal government cannot add to the qualifications of senators and congressional representatives outlined in the Constitution. Some legal experts said that guidance likely would extend to the office of the president."
And Not According To Michael McConnell, a professor at Stanford Law School:
“And then there’s the tax law problem, because federal law guarantees the confidentiality of tax returns.
And I think that law would pre-empt any state law requiring someone to divulge their returns."
Just Like Social Security #'s....Right, Mr. Obama ??