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In reply to the discussion: I Don't Trust CNN, But Dana Bash Has Staked Her Entire Reputation On The Line, Possibly Even Career [View all]cleduc
(653 posts)it takes big dough to flip companies. The more money a company can get their 'mitts' on, the more company flipping a company like Bain can do and the more money they can make.
A big hunk of money for Bain came from investors. But financial institutions would be involved to help with the purchase, leveraging and cash flow. Financial institutions are adverse to risk as those who have borrowed any money would know. Romney wouldn't be exempt from that. Bigger bucks attract bigger scrutiny. I'm sure there were times when those financial institutions wanted to see the tax returns of the principles before turning over $100 mil to Bain/Romney to flip a company. So that's why there would be a better chance than normal people like you and I might expect that folks close to Bain would be in a position to see Romney's tax returns.
If one of those people is a risk to step in front of a camera without subjecting themselves to legal risks like violating confidentiality agreements, the Romney campaign might be getting more nervous tonight.