Romney Asked VP Candidates for 10 Years of Tax Returns

[TroyD]

Sep 13, 2012

by Daniel Klaidman

As part of its vetting, the Romney campaign required at least some of the candidates on the short list—including the eventual winner of the GOP veepstakes, Ryan—to submit fully 10 years of tax returns, according to a knowledgeable source.

The requirement was consistent with the past practices of both Republican and Democratic campaigns. Indeed, in 2008, Mitt Romney turned over 23 years of taxes to John Mccain’s campaign when he was under consideration to be the Arizona senator’s running mate.

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In response to questions about the 10-year requirement, Romney campaign press secretary Andrea Saul declined comment. “We do not discuss the VP selection process,” she wrote in an email.

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According to one Romney campaign adviser, there had been considerable debate earlier this summer about releasing more of the candidate’s taxes. In the end, those in favor of more transparency were overruled. The concern was not that Romney had skirted tax laws in any way; rather, it was that his taxes were so voluminous and complicated and involved so many investments and shelters —including offshore accounts in places like the Bahamas and the Caymen Islands—that the campaign would be handing the Obama camp free ammo.

More:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/09/13/romney-asked-vp-shortlisters-for-ten-years-of-tax-returns.html

[MADem]

1. Say it LOUD!!!!!! There's a debate question in that pile!! nt

[Angry Dragon]

2. Could Willard have been running a drug money laundry??

Foreign brothels??
Paid less than 10% in taxes??
Paid no taxes??
Still getting money from Bain??
Has over a billion dollars of wealth??
Swiss account amnesty??
Supporting foreign families??

[Tx4obama]

3. K&R n/t