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In reply to the discussion: California Supreme Court says law requiring presidential candidates to turn over tax returns is inva [View all]Jake Stern
(3,145 posts)27. Should have listened to Jerry Brown
He had the good sense to veto an earlier incarnation of this bill when it came before him because he knew it would be struck down.
While I recognize the political attractiveness even the merits of getting President Trumps tax returns, I worry about the political perils of individual states seeking to regulate presidential elections in this manner, Brown wrote in a veto message. First, it may not be constitutional. Second, it sets a slippery slope precedent. Today we require tax returns, but what would be next? Five years of health records? A certified birth certificate? High school report cards? And will these requirements vary depending on which political party is in power?
More: https://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/16/jerry-brown-trump-tax-returns-bill-243799
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California Supreme Court says law requiring presidential candidates to turn over tax returns is inva [View all]
PBC_Democrat
Nov 2019
OP
I don't understand this at all (the ruling). What about the overriding concern of conflicts of ...
SWBTATTReg
Nov 2019
#1
Have no details on the rationale but if it was unanimous, then Goodwin Liu agreed.
CincyDem
Nov 2019
#3
Exactly. Not surprised at this at all. I thought it was stupid for the governor to push it. You
still_one
Nov 2019
#7
What we need is a transparency law over who provides the money to anyone that
cstanleytech
Nov 2019
#8
Yes, I was just joking about the similar name. Thanks for this info on the "other" JG. n/t
TheRickles
Nov 2019
#25
Dude, it's the Constitution. The Law of the Land. The Court had no choice in the matter.
Nitram
Nov 2019
#33