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cleduc

(653 posts)
46. The thing is that Romney is in the process of meeting the legal requirement
Sat Aug 18, 2012, 11:23 PM
Aug 2012

for tax disclosure (if he's allowed to provide 2 yrs of tax returns missing forms)

So they can't "make" him do more than that legally.

And if Romney's got things in those tax returns that would kill his candidacy, he'd withdraw before he'd reveal those returns. Why should he reveal them if it's going to end his candidacy? He'd take a more graceful exit.

I think Obama et al know what's in those returns to some significant degree. So it's a chess game, moving piece by piece, to squeeze Romney to the extent that even if he doesn't disclose them, he's hurt his ability to get elected significantly.

I do think it would be a mistake to close him out too soon on this if there's a serious end game that would force Romney to withdraw because it gives the GOP a chance to regroup with another candidate.

So I like how they're handling it.

Heavy odds are, we'll never see those returns. As long as the damage helps Obama win the election, I don't really care deeply if we do.

This is surprising from FOX riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #1
I'm Shocked! And, in a Cha Aug 2012 #22
There are a few semi-decent ones at Fox. Shepard Smith is another one. NYC Liberal Aug 2012 #59
Some shady business in those returns. MichiganVote Aug 2012 #2
Tax evasion. R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2012 #7
Even if Romney wasn't evading taxes his returns are toxic jmowreader Aug 2012 #17
rofl at the French/conversion/wine comment tomm2thumbs Aug 2012 #19
We might see a pruno summit, though jmowreader Aug 2012 #26
I was thinking more orange jumpsuit vlyons Aug 2012 #55
Correct me if I'm wrong (and probably am...) jmowreader Aug 2012 #64
shouldn't Romney have to endure the "would I want to have a beer with this guy" Test?? Heather MC Aug 2012 #27
interesting article about why they can't drink non-alcoholic beer or decaf coffee tomm2thumbs Aug 2012 #47
"Would I want this guy to be my designated driver klook Aug 2012 #63
French without wine or coffee?!?! unc70 Aug 2012 #20
OMG, that's IT!!! calimary Aug 2012 #23
Obvious that Romney is from Remulak unc70 Aug 2012 #36
Is that somewhere near Kolub? IggleDoer Aug 2012 #38
Yeah, cause their stupid excuse that PObama Cha Aug 2012 #24
I'm surprised anyone at FOX would admit it if they were wrong. Frustratedlady Aug 2012 #3
They want to have a seat when the music stops. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2012 #4
They've actually got one of the Koch brothers as a delegate. Maybe they'll eliminate the middle man. freshwest Aug 2012 #13
Weird--that thought was just crossing my mind as well. Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 #37
they'd have to tip the scales with something big tomm2thumbs Aug 2012 #54
You are what you eat . n/t orpupilofnature57 Aug 2012 #5
Everything I'm hearing from FoxNews sounds like a post-mortem on Romney's campaign tomm2thumbs Aug 2012 #6
(R)Money is apparently swiftboating himself. R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2012 #8
Yeah, he is Definitely his Cha Aug 2012 #25
Maybe Wallace pays a lot higher percentage. This whole thing blows the cover off brewens Aug 2012 #9
they pay 50% or so AlbertCat Aug 2012 #16
If they pay 50% of all taxes collected, but only pay 13% of their income, JDPriestly Aug 2012 #30
I'm with Chris SmittynMo Aug 2012 #10
I've read a lot about this Cha Aug 2012 #29
And his sh!t doesn't stink either SmittynMo Aug 2012 #33
"SHOULD have seen this coming years ago .." cleduc Aug 2012 #11
+100 i think this is a VERY plausible hypothesis. unblock Aug 2012 #28
I wonder if there is any record of Romney commenting on the IRS Frustratedlady Aug 2012 #41
If Obama accepts just an audit, I will be extremely disappointed. JDPriestly Aug 2012 #40
+++ Voice for Peace Aug 2012 #43
The thing is that Romney is in the process of meeting the legal requirement cleduc Aug 2012 #46
You are right about the timing, but JDPriestly Aug 2012 #50
But if Romney doesn't want to show them, cleduc Aug 2012 #57
As long as the questions are hanging out there, we have to assume the worst. JDPriestly Aug 2012 #65
I also think that the republican establishment is pissed madaboutharry Aug 2012 #12
Thank God SmittynMo Aug 2012 #34
WTF; greiner3 Aug 2012 #14
Wallace is going to get a phone call from Murdoch over that one. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #15
And, from the Cha Aug 2012 #31
Any day that Mitt Romney campaigns for himself is a 'Bad Day for Mitt Romney...' tomm2thumbs Aug 2012 #18
They haven't had a good day since he was nominated. SmittynMo Aug 2012 #35
He's from Fake news Iliyah Aug 2012 #21
He'll revel his redacted tax returns The Wizard Aug 2012 #32
Fake Hair Color, Fake Tax Returns bucolic_frolic Aug 2012 #39
thanks Chris!!! the secret to giving Romney one bad day after another. Voice for Peace Aug 2012 #42
I think... GutYeah Aug 2012 #44
WELCOME to DU !!!! tomm2thumbs Aug 2012 #45
Oh yeah rtracey Aug 2012 #49
The fact that huge corporations and folks like Romney do not pay their fair share is a big issue. Webster Green Aug 2012 #53
Why is Obama's college transcripts relevant DearAbby Aug 2012 #62
What? rtracey Aug 2012 #48
Isn't Chris Wallace the one on Fox who seems to really not like Ramney? bluestateguy Aug 2012 #51
I think they want to lose. It could be a set up for the next run. Lint Head Aug 2012 #52
What this says to me is: Quantess Aug 2012 #56
Looks like this is a liveshot on the L.A. FOX affiliate... mike dub Aug 2012 #58
tax returns, if you please mgarr Aug 2012 #60
Chris Wallace was once a journalist Dustin DeWinde Aug 2012 #61
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