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California governor signs bill requiring Trump release his tax returns to appear on ballot
The Hill ^ | July 30, 2019 | Chris Mills Rodrigo

Posted on 07/30/2019 11:31:31 AM PDT by rdl6989

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday signed a bill requiring President Trump to release his tax returns before he can appear on the state's 2020 primary ballot.

Under S.B. 27, called the "Presidential Tax Transparency and Accountability Act," any candidate running for president or governor of California will be required to file copies of the last five years of their tax returns to the California secretary of State.

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: 2020election; california; election; election2020; gavinnewsom; jaysekulow; nlz; taxes; unconstitutional
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This apparently applies just the primary ballot and not the general election. I see federal lawsuits in the near future.
1 posted on 07/30/2019 11:31:31 AM PDT by rdl6989
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A bill targeting one individual alone? That looks like a violation of the United States Constitution.


2 posted on 07/30/2019 11:32:29 AM PDT by SeekAndFind (look at Michigan, it will)
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I’m sure this will be stopped in federal court.


3 posted on 07/30/2019 11:33:42 AM PDT by rdl6989
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I wonder if it’s ever occurred to Democrats that it might not be Trump that has something to hide on his tax returns.


4 posted on 07/30/2019 11:33:54 AM PDT by seowulf
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To: rdl6989

Unconstitutional.........


5 posted on 07/30/2019 11:33:56 AM PDT by Red Badger (Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain......................)
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and what good will this do? and how do you enforce this you clown?


6 posted on 07/30/2019 11:34:01 AM PDT by max americana (Fired libtards from our company & did so happily at every election since 2008. I hope all libs die.)
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To: rdl6989

There is a serious Constitutional issue here.


7 posted on 07/30/2019 11:34:11 AM PDT by EagleUSA
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The Gov is wasting taxpayer time and money with this, but what does he care? TDS.


8 posted on 07/30/2019 11:34:17 AM PDT by simpson96
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Does that mean Pelosi will supply hers?


9 posted on 07/30/2019 11:34:29 AM PDT by ArtDodger
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To: SeekAndFind

It is phrased “any candidate”

The intention may be clear, but the phrasing works.


10 posted on 07/30/2019 11:34:37 AM PDT by Hieronymus ("I shall drink--to the Pope, if you please,-still, to Conscience first, and to the Pope afterwards.")
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To: SeekAndFind

They say it for anyone running, so we should get to see all the Dems as well.


11 posted on 07/30/2019 11:35:15 AM PDT by RGF
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When will we get the California Governor Transparency Act?

Release YOUR taxes Newsom. Show us how much you paid Ruby Rippey to shut up.


12 posted on 07/30/2019 11:35:38 AM PDT by Regulator
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Blatantly unconstitutional.


13 posted on 07/30/2019 11:35:39 AM PDT by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt, The Weapons Shops of Isher)
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To: Hieronymus

Can voters write in Donald Trump?


14 posted on 07/30/2019 11:35:47 AM PDT by TonyM (Score Event)
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To: SeekAndFind

Read beyond the headline.


15 posted on 07/30/2019 11:36:08 AM PDT by aquila48
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To: rdl6989

This apparently applies just the primary ballot and not the general election.
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So another Republican can win the primary, but then Trump’s name is added to the general ballot as an afterthought? That’s just wrong. I hope this gets settled by the courts before the primary.


16 posted on 07/30/2019 11:37:01 AM PDT by KittyKares (Drain the Swamp)
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Unconstitutional.........
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You mean that’s not In the “Presidential Candidate Tax Return Disclosure Clause” of the US Constitution? ;-)


17 posted on 07/30/2019 11:37:04 AM PDT by House Atreides (Boycott the NFL 100% — PERMANENTLY)
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Can voters write in Donald Trump?

No. California has designated that a “hate crime.”


18 posted on 07/30/2019 11:37:30 AM PDT by Pravious
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To: ArtDodger

That’s funny right there.


19 posted on 07/30/2019 11:37:31 AM PDT by rdl6989
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I guess there are no real problems in California if the governor has time to Richard around like this.

California taxpayers must really appreciate how he spends his time.

Maybe he could go to the libraries and hand out candy at the transvestite gatherings.


20 posted on 07/30/2019 11:38:29 AM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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