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(1,553 posts)To obtain a Top Secret clearance would require releasing tax returns in the vetting process.
What if Bain Capital has investments in foreign firms that do business with Iran, who is under sanctions?
What if his investments include holdings in foreign companies that supply restricted micro chips to China, Pakistan, or even Cuba. What if his investments break, or in the past have broken, embargoes? What if his investments have in effect, traded with the enemy, in one of our various wars.
How can he possibly run for president, without releasing a detailed account of his financial holdings and his possible influence on foreign holdings. Or, his possible conflict of interest with decisions within the scope of the Presidency?
I would think the Democratic Party could even challenge this in the courts, if anyone had the spine.
But, what do I know, I'm only one of the lowly ignorant, 99%.