Kerry bolts tax questions: ‘Can I get out of here, please’

Boston Herald ^ | Monday, July 26, 2010 | Thomas Grillo

[GQuagmire]

A fidgety U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry tacked away from the press in Weymouth today, ducking questions about taxes for his luxury yacht.

Following remarks at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station, Kerry - still recovering from hip replacement surgery - was able to make a quick exit from a press pack.

A clearly perturbed Kerry was not happy when questions were thrown out as he was climbing into his SUV.

“I have said consistently we will pay our taxes. We always pay our taxes. It’s not an issue period,” the Bay State’s senior senator said.

When asked if he berthed the boat in Massachusetts since he bought it, Kerry responded: “It depends on who owns it.” Then Kerry said, “Can we get out of here please.”

The Herald reported Friday that Kerry did not pay the states 6.25 percent sales tax on his 76-foot luxury yacht, the Isabel, which he bought in March for $7 million and now docks in sales-tax free Rhode Island.

A Kerry spokesman claimed the old sea dog wasn’t avoiding paying his fair share.

Kerry appeared to have sailed clear past a $437,000 tax bill to his cash-strapped state by mooring the Isabel in Rhode Island. He also could owe another $70,000 in annual excise taxes.

A Kerry spokesman previously told the Herald the Isabel was moored in Newport for long-term maintenance and not to take advantage of the Ocean States tax-free climate. The senator would pay any taxes he’s found to owe, the spokesman said.

[acapesket]

Howie was hilarious today! Got to hear the”Chump LIne “ from today (7/26)
some great songs from the regulars!

[TexasNative2000]

I heard that John Kerry served in Viet Nam. Should I start a thread in “Breaking News”?

[hal ogen]

I still am impressed with his “4 PH” (Purple Heart) license plate on his cheapo car he has in WDC. What an accomplished person.

[Joe 6-pack]

I wonder what he did with his old "hip"?

[for-q-clinton]

I thought it was foreign flagged ships not built. I could be wrong though.

[Steely Tom]

Kerry did not pay the states 6.25 percent sales tax on his 76-foot luxury yacht...

Ironically, 76 was also Kerry's undergraduate GPA, if I recall correctly. George Bush's was 77, I believe.

[RatRipper]

Been a while since I have run into you here, Joe. Regards . . .

[raccoonradio]

Am in New Orleans for a few days (don’t worry, I can still do the ping list) and heard this mentioned tonight on Rush Radio 94.5 FM WRNO...spoken of by John Osterlind, who, as “Ozone”, used to co-host WRKO’s morning show with Peter Blute!

[xkaydet65]

The Kerrys could be used by the Dems as an advertisement for the “death tax”.

[mowowie]

Yea that was funny today.

[xzins]

kerry cheats

[JRios1968]

Just another corrupt Democrat.

Are there any other kinds?

[A_Former_Democrat]

“climbing into his SUV”

Arctic will melt even faster now with that SUV, Johnny Boy

[TheThinker]

Following remarks at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station, Kerry - still recovering from hip replacement surgery - was able to make a quick exit from a press pack.

Awww, I hope it wasn't sore afterward.

[rdl6989]

Kerry and Biden crack me up.

[Colorado Cowgirl]

Yes, and they are all pigs! “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” Animal Farm by George Orwell, 1945.

[Clink]

Are you sure he was in Vietnam? I never heard that. /s

[Lazamataz]

If there are any true journalists left in Taxustobits

BWWWAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHHA......

Say, did you know how racist the Tea Partiers are?

[mvpel]

[The Jones Act] requires that all goods transported by water between U.S. ports be carried in U.S.-flag ships, constructed in the United States, owned by U.S. citizens, and crewed by U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.

[Paladin2]

Caption is good.

Michelin man would be good too as Michelin tires tend to roll well.