likearock 2 #1 July 24, 2012 In 2008, Romney released 23 years worth of past tax returns when he was being considered for McCain's vice president. Now that he's running for president, shouldn't the American people be entitled to the same level of transparency as he gave to McCain? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #2 July 24, 2012 > shouldn't the American people be entitled to the same level of transparency as he gave to McCain? No. A President vetting a VP candidate or a cabinet position is scouring for any sort of dirt that the opposition will eventually find out, be it an untaxed nanny or something that merely looks bad (insider trading or mistress). The vetting process covers detail well in excess of what needs to be or should be released publicly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 2 #3 July 24, 2012 Quote> shouldn't the American people be entitled to the same level of transparency as he gave to McCain? No. A President vetting a VP candidate or a cabinet position is scouring for any sort of dirt that the opposition will eventually find out, be it an untaxed nanny or something that merely looks bad (insider trading or mistress). The vetting process covers detail well in excess of what needs to be or should be released publicly. but as a president anything goes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #4 July 24, 2012 QuoteQuote> shouldn't the American people be entitled to the same level of transparency as he gave to McCain? No. A President vetting a VP candidate or a cabinet position is scouring for any sort of dirt that the opposition will eventually find out, be it an untaxed nanny or something that merely looks bad (insider trading or mistress). The vetting process covers detail well in excess of what needs to be or should be released publicly. but as a president anything goes? Apparently. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #5 July 24, 2012 QuoteQuote> shouldn't the American people be entitled to the same level of transparency as he gave to McCain? No. A President vetting a VP candidate or a cabinet position is scouring for any sort of dirt that the opposition will eventually find out, be it an untaxed nanny or something that merely looks bad (insider trading or mistress). The vetting process covers detail well in excess of what needs to be or should be released publicly. but as a president anything goes? if you're hiring someone to be your successor to what currently remains the most powerful position on earth, yeah, pretty much. A bad pick, like Palin, can doom your election. You're not going to pick someone who avoids scrutiny. At the same time, if you turn up something disqualifying, you thank the candidate for his time and send him away, but you don't release the material publicly either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #6 July 25, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuote> shouldn't the American people be entitled to the same level of transparency as he gave to McCain? No. A President vetting a VP candidate or a cabinet position is scouring for any sort of dirt that the opposition will eventually find out, be it an untaxed nanny or something that merely looks bad (insider trading or mistress). The vetting process covers detail well in excess of what needs to be or should be released publicly. but as a president anything goes? if you're hiring someone to be your successor to what currently remains the most powerful position on earth, yeah, pretty much. A bad pick, like Palin, can doom your election. You're not going to pick someone who avoids scrutiny. At the same time, if you turn up something disqualifying, you thank the candidate for his time and send him away, but you don't release the material publicly either. In the Book "Game Changer" McCain wanted Romney he had the creds, but Palin was selected to try and garner the Women's vote to off set the black vote. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #7 July 25, 2012 I can name a number of people who would probably have voted for McCain/Romney who voted for Obama instead, once McCain had Palin. Each of those is worth 2 votes -- one less for Obama, one more for McCain. Sometimes it's better to appeal to the middle rather than the fringe. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoose71 0 #8 July 25, 2012 I'm still trying to figure out what this all has to do with the price of tea in china. If his tax returns show significant over seas accounts, so what? If you had the money and the option to make more, would you? If I had the option I would funnel my money away from government and more towards charitable organizations that are far more effective than a bureaucracy I would...."There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Life, the Universe, and Everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShcShc11 0 #9 July 25, 2012 QuoteI can name a number of people who would probably have voted for McCain/Romney who voted for Obama instead, once McCain had Palin. Each of those is worth 2 votes -- one less for Obama, one more for McCain. Sometimes it's better to appeal to the middle rather than the fringe. Wendy P. In all honesty, McCain's gap to Obama was quite significant throughout the election. Palin was a "good choice" in the sense that McCain had to go big (high-risk/high-rewards) to win. The idea was right, the execution was wrong. Cheers! Shc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #10 July 25, 2012 QuoteI'm still trying to figure out what this all has to do with the price of tea in china. If his tax returns show significant over seas accounts, so what? If you had the money and the option to make more, would you? But if he's selling us a line about increasing US jobs, and not offshore ones, it cries out hypocrite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #11 July 25, 2012 >If his tax returns show significant over seas accounts, so what? No problems. I think the real problem he has is Bain from 1998-2005. If his tax returns show him getting a big salary from Bain during that time, then his claim that he wasn't really employed by them starts to get pretty thin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channman 2 #12 July 25, 2012 Can can release additional information, once Obama releases his tax returns for the same years, all college records and a sample of his (DNA) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaVinci 0 #13 July 25, 2012 QuoteNow that he's running for president, shouldn't the American people be entitled to the same level of transparency as he gave to McCain? When is Obama going to release his State senate papers? His Academic transcripts? His list of Small-dollar donors? And the fast and Furious documents? Maybe his academic records? Them trying to bash Romney for more tax stuff is hypocritical at best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
