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berni_mccoy

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5. Just because Reid is only giving out *that* bit of information...

Reply to dkf (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 3, 2012, 09:50 AM

Aug 2012

doesn't mean that's all he's got. Reid knows the repercussions of making a statement like that without something else coming out to validate it. Dana Bash's verification is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Remember: Romney released 23 years of tax returns to McCain [View all] berni_mccoy Aug 2012 OP

Reid has no evidence. It's hearsay based on a one call he got from a Bain investor. dkf Aug 2012 #1

Romney is certainly ducking the issue get the red out Aug 2012 #3

Well McCain could put this to rest without Romney having to release the returns. dkf Aug 2012 #6

........... Angry Dragon Aug 2012 #9

Why do you keep shifting the burden away from Romney? morningfog Aug 2012 #10

It was Romney's burden til Reid stepped in to it. dkf Aug 2012 #17

Reid has nothing to lose. He said what he was told. morningfog Aug 2012 #18

It's still Romney's burden. JHB Aug 2012 #27

I was suspicious before but now it is obvious Kingofalldems Aug 2012 #15

SOOOO obvious. morningfog Aug 2012 #16

yep frylock Aug 2012 #25

In what universe could McCain put this to rest? Marr Aug 2012 #32

The GOP, Romney and SunsetDreams Aug 2012 #33

Do you really think they even looked at the returns? apples and oranges Aug 2012 #34

It must carry a lot of truth. Mitt morningfog Aug 2012 #4

Just because Reid is only giving out *that* bit of information... berni_mccoy Aug 2012 #5

Dana Bash's source is someone close to Reid who is vouching that the investor talked to Harry Reid. dkf Aug 2012 #8

But it is Reid and another doubling down that the original source is legit. morningfog Aug 2012 #13

I only hope you are as concerned when the republican politicians Angry Dragon Aug 2012 #14

Sigh. See how the comparisons work? dkf Aug 2012 #19

No Angry Dragon Aug 2012 #21

Her concern trolling is nothing new. It's been going on for years. Just look Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2012 #23

So you expect this person to reveal rMoney's personal tax information mazzarro Aug 2012 #7

It isn't about the accusation per se CabCurious Aug 2012 #12

Oh for goodness sakes that is the same thing the Birthers were saying. dkf Aug 2012 #20

Oh for fuck's sake. Why does everything you post read like RW concern trolling? nt Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2012 #22

i think you know the answer to that question frylock Aug 2012 #26

We need a "rhetorical" Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2012 #30

Agreed. I will add that Romney thinks morningfog Aug 2012 #2

I wonder if McCain's staff or McCain actually said they saw Romney's tax filings? Or, maybe,.... dmosh42 Aug 2012 #11

"So They Say"... KharmaTrain Aug 2012 #24

23 years is weird, right? Unless you have to make DevonRex Aug 2012 #28

The leaker has to be McCain himself taught_me_patience Aug 2012 #29

Heh, I think you nailed it. berni_mccoy Aug 2012 #31