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aint_no_life_nowhere

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4. How would the Obama campaign know?

Mon Jul 9, 2012, 01:27 PM

Jul 2012

Tax returns are privileged and the IRS won't release them without signed consent. Could it be someone at the IRS leaking info? Could it be someone who was part of the McCain campaign to which Romney released his records? Could it be someone who worked in the office of Romney's accountants? Perhaps if Romney had to borrow significant amounts of money for all his real estate purchases, a lender required verification of his net worth including date-stamped filed tax returns (unless he has millions in cash lying around but I thought his money was mostly tied up in foreign bank accounts). There are probably several ways the information could reach the Obama administration but they couldn't release it. A third party might release it anonymously to wikileaks.

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Signs are Pointing to Obama Campaign having Dirt on Romney Finances [View all] berni_mccoy Jul 2012 OP

He claims to have been unemployed and living in his son's basement Rambis Jul 2012 #1

at the time it was an unfinished basement n/t Sheepshank Jul 2012 #31

Hey, it could be true AnnieK401 Jul 2012 #58

Anything with "Cayman Islands" on it is the tip of the iceberg Merlot Jul 2012 #83

Good points here. madaboutharry Jul 2012 #2

I had this thought watching the past couple of days unfold. Schema Thing Jul 2012 #3

It could be something as simple as the use of different addresses JDPriestly Jul 2012 #52

How would the Obama campaign know? aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2012 #4

I'd put money on the McCain campaign spinbaby Jul 2012 #24

Or someone else in the Republican party, who is sick of where their party is heading ... SomeGuyInEagan Jul 2012 #32

Or, an accountant who was enraged by the obscene wealth Rmoney screwed out of corporations SDjack Jul 2012 #81

If the Bush family had such information, why would they squander this power? FarCenter Jul 2012 #100

Perhaps to set Jeb up as a savior in '16? SomeGuyInEagan Jul 2012 #113

Maybe, but George Prescott Garnica Bush is waiting in the wings -- 36 now. FarCenter Jul 2012 #117

I think so too. Grampy's people saw everything hifiguy Jul 2012 #38

I sure as hell hope nothing comes from the IRS Sgent Jul 2012 #57

Probably not the IRS. And I thought Watergate was for real. MissMarple Jul 2012 #71

If the leak came from Sgent Jul 2012 #72

My guess is the Obama Team is smarter than that Merlot Jul 2012 #84

I think so too... Mittens is awfully quiet all of a sudden.. And the rest of the rats Kahuna Jul 2012 #5

K&R Segami Jul 2012 #6

Romney recently said he paid full US taxes on his offshore holdings. JohnnyRingo Jul 2012 #7

No, that's not quite what was said frazzled Jul 2012 #19

You're right.... JohnnyRingo Jul 2012 #60

I Don't Think Those Statements are Appreciably Different: On the Road Jul 2012 #68

The "all the taxes owed" is exactly what caught my attention. NYC Liberal Jul 2012 #80

Damn good point Number23 Jul 2012 #95

A Swiss Bank Is Set to Open Its Secret Files PADemD Jul 2012 #106

Yeah, three years ago, in 2009 frazzled Jul 2012 #111

Except there's an account he switched into his wifes name. What's in there? democrat_patriot Jul 2012 #28

Several of the investments were made or moved into blind trusts in his wife's name.... Swede Atlanta Jul 2012 #69

That's Preposterous on its face Demeter Jul 2012 #8

So if none of this matters, why not send in your early vote for Mittens? Tigress DEM Jul 2012 #13

It matters--as long as one lives Demeter Jul 2012 #40

Is "end of the world" the only measure that matters? demwing Jul 2012 #75

I think his measure was as long as one lives, it matters. Tigress DEM Jul 2012 #108

OK then, just checking. Tigress DEM Jul 2012 #107

"King Log"?! mac56 Jul 2012 #22

Who/what is "King Log"? n/t Doremus Jul 2012 #30

The benefits of a classical education are yours Demeter Jul 2012 #39

Words fail me. mac56 Jul 2012 #50

Then you are gonna LOVE King Snake (or Stork, versions vary) Demeter Jul 2012 #62

So I take it you're not a big fan of people who wait for Political Heroes... Junkdrawer Jul 2012 #59

I'm pretty sure his king log is a reference to Obama Godhumor Jul 2012 #76

I can't believe you have been here for almost ten years NNN0LHI Jul 2012 #96

I had the same thought. grantcart Jul 2012 #103

warrentless wire taps for national security purposes agent46 Jul 2012 #9

Should they wait until AFTER the repuke circle jerk of fear-and-racism that is the RNC convention.. truebrit71 Jul 2012 #10

Who will they put in there if Mitt is disqualified? flamingdem Jul 2012 #21

Jeb Bush. /nt still_one Jul 2012 #53

My first thought too but flamingdem Jul 2012 #54

Definitely after the kkkonvention... rury Jul 2012 #79

Has that actually happened in living memory? nxylas Jul 2012 #98

After, if they have something concrete and damning (hopefully, illegal) on Mitt. Occulus Jul 2012 #132

Just watched the Gibbs clip on MJ and had the same Birther thought while watching Gibbs slam Senor. rufus dog Jul 2012 #11

A good lawyer never asks a question he doesn't already know the answer to... Itchinjim Jul 2012 #12

+1 for sure ! n/t jaysunb Jul 2012 #20

Ha! Ruby the Liberal Jul 2012 #46

Good point. Occulus Jul 2012 #133

I remember seeing somewhere BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #14

I rather doubt that anything illegal would be found. Orsino Jul 2012 #15

Every time I complained about having to take a drug test skydive forever Jul 2012 #16

Heh, I really like that analogy. berni_mccoy Jul 2012 #17

Biden at the La Raza azmom Jul 2012 #124

The phone-tapping scandals of the Bush Administration Fawke Em Jul 2012 #25

And while they're at it, how about some psychological testing? Danascot Jul 2012 #27

Good analysis... RT Atlanta Jul 2012 #18

There are a couple of reasons to wait. Blanks Jul 2012 #23

I heard a couple yesterday 99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #128

That's interesting. Blanks Jul 2012 #129

99th_Monkey 99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #130

I am familiar with the meme. Blanks Jul 2012 #135

Cool. I suppose another name for the same phenomenon 99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #137

Oh and, by the way 99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #131

Sorry Blanks Jul 2012 #136

I believe, in this, the cover-up isn't greater than the offshore accounts. BlueCaliDem Jul 2012 #26

Yet. n/t eggplant Jul 2012 #37

this would explain the circus of the Republican primaries...... cbdo2007 Jul 2012 #29

I haven't seen this many Republicans run from the VP spot since... Kalidurga Jul 2012 #33

Maybe Walker would take it since he and RMoney seem to be peas in a pod AllyCat Jul 2012 #36

I hope this is right. For once it would be nice for the October Surprise to be against the crooks AllyCat Jul 2012 #34

Repukes love criminals, I'm not kidding at all, it'd only help the puke just1voice Jul 2012 #35

I tend to agree. It wouldn't matter to them if it was revealed that he poisoned his mother. olegramps Jul 2012 #99

But will it be simple enough for Joe Teabag to understand? n/t Ian David Jul 2012 #41

Wait till Romney's nomination is official.... Mustellus Jul 2012 #42

...or lob it now veganlush Jul 2012 #48

Why give them an escape route? demwing Jul 2012 #78

Maybe that is why the Obama team is not releasing the info csziggy Jul 2012 #91

Politics 101: Never ask a question you don't already know the answer to. Ruby the Liberal Jul 2012 #43

maybe it's tit veganlush Jul 2012 #44

I believe they have more on rmoney ... Dalai_1 Jul 2012 #45

How the hell could they not expect this to come up??? GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #47

If he won't release the copies of tax returns he gave to McCain, something's fishy. Vinca Jul 2012 #49

Willard's "Zero Sum" Game... KharmaTrain Jul 2012 #51

I hope your theory is right....and yet even if it is.... chknltl Jul 2012 #55

Spiro T. Agnew had to resign because of tax fraud. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #56

Kick. lamp_shade Jul 2012 #61

Romney is betting against America proud patriot Jul 2012 #63

Obama better WATCH OUT! Clouseau2 Jul 2012 #64

Baloney! Clousea2! BALONEY! Th1onein Jul 2012 #66

Yes, he was. But look what they did to Dan Rather. MiniMe Jul 2012 #86

and, the only thing *most* people remember NewJeffCT Jul 2012 #97

I suspect they've been sitting on it a while. JNelson6563 Jul 2012 #67

I agree quaker bill Jul 2012 #74

It's a safe bet the Obama Administration has resources CBS doesn't. Incitatus Jul 2012 #88

the CBS/Bush AWOL story was a travesty renate Jul 2012 #93

Obama doesn't have to release any evidence. Ganja Ninja Jul 2012 #116

k&r nt steve2470 Jul 2012 #65

I think you're right malaise Jul 2012 #70

Well they do have McCains crib notes.... Historic NY Jul 2012 #73

Oh my klook Jul 2012 #85

It could also be voter fraud Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #77

Ding, ding, the Felon revelation awaits! Coyotl Jul 2012 #109

Rmoney is running for a White House with a Rose Garden Wolf Frankula Jul 2012 #82

Nah, he'd just move to Singapore Kennah Jul 2012 #92

Let me guess: he ended up making way more in his return than he paid? Taverner Jul 2012 #87

I think they need to drug test the lying bastard! B Calm Jul 2012 #89

The idea that Romney committed voter fraud is even more crushing than the shady tax evasion. MightyMopar Jul 2012 #90

Nice post. Welcome back, Berni! Number23 Jul 2012 #94

If they're smart, they will release nothing of the sort. DFW Jul 2012 #101

So, if it's revealed BEFORE the GOP convention, does that mean loudsue Jul 2012 #102

that would create a motivation for the wacko base maindawg Jul 2012 #104

K & R Scurrilous Jul 2012 #105

Any chance Rmoney's voter fraud makes him ineligible for the nomination? Coyotl Jul 2012 #110

It's part of a larger strategy bucolic_frolic Jul 2012 #112

I wonder how long before he's greeted by chants of "Tax Cheat! Tax Cheat! Tax Cheat!" Ganja Ninja Jul 2012 #114

Could we be falling for a trap??? They must know this is going to blow up on many levels.... cbdo2007 Jul 2012 #115

Excellent analysis. I think info is from someone inthe McCain campaign. s-cubed Jul 2012 #118

Wouldn't it be a riot if he was the one who shorted stock on 9/11? Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #119

"This election may very well be about Taxes after all. I just don't think the GOP expected it to be geckosfeet Jul 2012 #120

K&R Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #121

One wonders if they knew about the Boston Globe story Ruby the Liberal Jul 2012 #122

Very insightful thinking, Bernie. You hit the nail on the head. lamp_shade Jul 2012 #123

DU rec... SidDithers Jul 2012 #125

Compliment Turbineguy Jul 2012 #126

Why doesn't the IRS audit him? that would not amke it public, but if there is a there there.. robinlynne Jul 2012 #127

A HARVARD LAW Grad DearAbby Jul 2012 #134