in today's media and data age, failure to disclose says you have something to hide.

In a word: NO.
If the candidate has provided what is required of him, anything further is his personal business.

come on this comming from the man who sealed every record he has had from collage to ill senate to f&f cover up that cost the life of a boarder agent keeps throwing our tax dollars at companies that are going bankrupt but gave to his campain look at the real person hiding something

He's got all the things money can buy, except the Presidency. It's confuses me why VERY RICH MEN want to be a leader of our country or state. Both he and our Govenor have enough money to buy small countries and run them however they see fit. But I suppose it's just the Power. At least Bush, although wealthy, still needed to be President in order to better himself to the millions that Romney has. But he did and he GOT IT. Where is BUSH now? Oh hiding.

Yes, he should...especially since the money he put in the offshore accounts was put there to avoid paying taxes...he would only have to pay taxes on that money if he brought it back into the US...and he hasn't....Romney knows what those tax returns will tell and that is why he is not sharing....what people need to decide is do they want a country lead my their government that is and has been helping the American people in these hard times, or do they want their country run by the corporations...(Romney's way)...and then the American people will not have the human rights that they deserve...they will have to live by the Romney Rights..his way....lets face it..President Obama..has not been respected as he should of been as far as the Boehner and his followers go....and that is a true shame...Boehner and his followers would rather the American People hurt, then live the lives that they deserve..with Respect...Romeny needs to fess up and stand up like a man...and prove that his tax returns have nothing to hide....must they do...

Nero fiddles while Rome burns.....and the Romans worry about tax returns.

I'm more concerned about what Obama does with my money than what Romney does with his..

If you are not worried about what Romney did with his money...then be prepared for it to go into hiding offshore with his...he will just add your money to his and tell you to get over it......IF THIS IS EVEN A POSSIBILITY...WHY WOULD YOU NOT WANT TO PROTECT YOURS.....NEVER SAY NEVER...

Romney is a cultist who worships money and sees taxes as a "game" that rich people should evade. Amazing that anyone who works for a living would support a draft-dodging money manipulator who delights in looting corporations and bakrupting them. The hate for Obama is fueled by fear that non-whites are gaining power. Racism? You bet!

I think it is really funny that some people are worried what Obama "is doing with money" or what Romney "is going to do with money". Before really understanding that our government doesn't give power to just one person on the Federal Level.

Obama isn't the only person at fault for the money that the government has spent, talk to you Congress and Senate as well. The money has been spent by budgets that were approved by all of those elected officals. So do not blame only Obama.

Also remember what the moneys that have been spent, a good amount was already promised by the Bush Administration before they left office. So it's not all Obama people. Just like if Romney gets into office it will not just be him making decisions.

Learn some how our Government Works people. If you truly did you would understand that a change in president doens't truly do any drastic change at all to policy.

I find it stuningly simple minded that supporters of Barry Soto (aka Barack Obama), a man backed by George Soros and a man with more sealed (hidden in their terms) records and information than anyone in memory are so fast to attack Romney about his financial success and his unwillingness to release more of his past tax returns. Go figure.

Are Barrack Obama's college transcripts fair game?

Once you take jealousy and greed out of the equation, the IRS has seen nothing wrong with his returns. Everyone knows he is rich and that he pays 15% on capital gains, which is the current rate. Any other disclosure is only for Obama people to look fir some nugget to try to hurt him with. Negative politics. Why does no one just ask Obama why he is not running on his record instead of against Romney's tax return. He is rich, end of story.

Yes, the gap between rhetoric and record!

Absolutely. I doubt he did anything illegal, but un-American, sure smells like it...

Grace lacks facts in her statement.

Let's see the tax returns, you snake. Ten years worth. If you're so proud of your life's accomplishments as you say you are, then show the tax returns. No excuses!

leftys always grab onto the silliest things. I am not sold on Romney but the idiot we have sure has not done the job get him out and let someone else in if he fails to deliver get him out to. Besides i would rather have a guy who makes money in as opposed to someone who loses money on everything or gives it to foreign governments

Stupid distraction. He's rich and he earned it --- so did FDR, JFK, John Kerry and Al Gore but the Dems never brought it up before, why? Because it's any diversion necessary to avoid talking about Obama being a total failure as President.

I like Lynda's statement, 'Not by working as we know it'. I haven't seen anything published about the jobs the president held during his ENTIRE life...I would love for him to share this so I can show my nephews that ....you know....work hard and you can be President......How much does it cost to go to Harvard Law School? Somebody's hiding something here......

I love how people on the right are complaining about the people on the left, when they were making the same complaints about Kerry's tax returns in 2004. The more things change for the major parties the more they stay the same.

Just like in 2004 Obama has a great conspiracy against him, just like Bush did. Both conspiracies are just as farfetched. The same percentage of people who believe in the Obama conspiracy strangely enough believe that 9/11 was done by the government (statistical fact). Just like the Bush conspiracy theories (not facts) it's all based on misaligning information. The Bush, Obama, and 9/11 conspiracies just show how easily lead the sheep of this country can be to the media.

By the way no major media outlet has a "No Spin Zone". By corporate documents and Murdocks own words Fox News only presents about 1 1/2 hours of actual news. CNBC's documents show the same amount for them as well.

I'm sure there will be another major media investigation. If we are following the same play book we will be asking about Romney's wife's fortune. And Obama will be part of some secret organization.

Instead of following that garbage do your own research. Look where candidates are getting money for their campaign. Actually listen to all the candidates that are up for the office, not just the 2 that have the media backing.

And all that money to live abroad too!

yeah tax returns, college transcripts, and while were at it how about a resume, you know as in experience. some one who knows how to fix things. At this point all politics aside Romney has more business sense and EXPERIENCE than Obama could simply because obamas younger and never ran a business.

It about time to demand the college transcripts....somebody's hiding something!

Romney is draft-dodging, tax-evading cultist. He was powered by daddy's money and never worked a day in his life.

Bitter.....table for one!

Mittens is Rick Scott with hair.

Romney is Rick Scott with hair.

Romney is in a straitjacket of his own making because he’s obsessed with secrecy about Money. But the most important debts can’t be paid with money! Romney's most significant debt which he has refused to pay is that as a presidential candidate he OWES the American people an explanation. He owes respect to his father's established tradition of releasing his tax records. But the fact that he is so secretive and paranoid about making plain his tax returns, which he says, if revealed would only prove he has nothing to hide is Nixonian & Nuts! Americans don't care if he is rich and applaud his success. But Americans also expect candor and straightforwardness not concealment & secrecy. Obama has not placed him in a straitjacket, he's done that to himself all by himself. Even members of his own staff have disagreed. This isn't about money but rather about openness and trust. Romney has a choice to trust in the judgment of the American voter about his financial dealings, but he doesn't think we can handle the truth. Which leads to the next question - What could he possibly be hiding? Obama's not hurting Romney. Romney's hurting himself, and not because he's rich, but because he's secretive and doesn't trust the very people he wants to govern. So what's he hiding? Even conservative Republicans have recommended more disclosure

Again i ask, are the college transcripts of the most TRANSPARENT PRESIDENCY fair game to examine?

Thanks, Michael!

CAKES AND CIRCUSES!

Of course its fair game, I have not seen any ads of him as Governor so he is not running on that record...after all why should he? He had one of the worst unemployment rates in the country at that time and he passed a health care mandate that uses federal funding to exist. Certainly cannot bring that up during a "no government healthcare" election that is also riding on the economic issues of the day.

So what is he left with? Saving the country via his business experience. Ok then, lets measure that! Lets see if you can help reduce the debt which takes taxes and creating jobs at home. Have you done either Mittens? I doubt it.

DOW down 170, 3rd triple loss day in a row. Nero fiddles while Rome burns, and the Romans worry about tax returns while the empire crumbles around them.......

Mr. Romney is a financial manipulator NOT a businessman.

It's funny to read information about what people "heard" and not what they actually know. In the financial world, Bain Capital is an A+ rating.
Obama's Green Jobs - taxpayer-paid investments are............ need we guess?

Obama's co-horts & DNC chair, also have CHOSEN off-shore accounts. (Hypocrites is the word that comes to mind)

No need to hide then right?

He is not making them available, not hiding. I know semantics is everything with "you people"...LOL...Mike never did I say conservatives were ignorant, in fact the reverse is true see how quickly Peter launched the salvo because I have my opinion...I did not vote for Kerry so Yeah he should have turned his in too! Facts are always the issue, just some people refuse to look at them.

Obama's Chevy Volt...... $250,000.00 actual cost per car. The 400lb battery assy. is made in Korea. Liberals are not ignorant.... they only make ignorant statements. The self-described Communist, Van Jones was Obama's chosen Green Energy Jobs Zar (sp?).

Green energy hit or miss???? You've got to be kidding.

Romney has disclosed the REQUIRED tax statements. Argument over.

Argument is over when the people who are voting decide its a non issue. Pretty big chance to take, but its his campaign and he can do what he wants. Why is Bain an issue anyway, why is he not running on his record as a Governor anyway?

Geeeze....... Romney disclosed the REQUIRED tax statements. It's the Obama "transparent" people who are CREATING an issue.

On your silly question..... WHY ISN'T OBAMA RUNNING ON HIS RECORD AS PRESIDENT?? WHY ISN'T OBAMA DISCLOSING HIS COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY RECORD, as all Presidents before him have??

Back to the discussion....... Romney has disclosed the required tax statements. THAT argument should be over.

It is, the argument on how it will affect his chances isn't... and it's Czar.....

Mike, when did I say anything about the Volt, Korea or cost? Are you seeing things? All I am talking about is how/if the resistance to revealing his taxes will hurt his chances, apparently we cannot answer just yes and no we have to redirect and deflect...Oh speaking of austerity(hows that for random)http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/public-sector-austerity-in-one-graph/2012/06/11/gJQAv89NVV_blog.html

Oh, the name..I got it! :) No harm no foul. Been a pleasure chatting with you Mike, have a great day.

Maybe Mittens can ship your job overseas, then You won't have any taxes to pay either! Just think, with all the jobs outsourced, who will pay taxes then? Maybe they will build the masses some nice tent cities to live in after they foreclose of our homes. Maybe with the pesky social net gone medical bills should gobble up the savings the retired have(more homes to rent)then a lack of medical treatment should wipe out the remaining "free-loaders" and with these bums gone the "real" Americans will have so much more room to play in with and ride their dressage horses. Some will still have jobs as grooms, butlers, groundsmen,house cleaners, gardeners, all will be required on the new opulent estates. But they better work fast Mittens likes to fire people. Is it a big deal to make Mittens President-for-life?

What tax returns? He's scared of the effect of someone like himself being known as a tax avoider that pays less taxes than a carpenter or secretary will cost him the election. He's right , encourage him to keep hiding the truth.

Oh, brother..... has ANYONE noticed?????

A liberal just wants to argue..... Liberals don't make an argument.

As I read some of these posts..... it is so stupid to TRY to have an INTELLIGENT argument with a liberal.

Liberals:..... If you stick to REAL FACTS, and not your "global warming" style , stupidity with an issue, maybe a discussion can happen.

(Mit Romney).... NEVER sent jobs overseas.
(Mit Romney).... Has not reneged on his taxes.

Now,.... you liberals...... Look for FACTS.... not accusations, created by lib-liers.

Liberals.... Why don't YOU want to know the truth?

(I can't wait to read the liberal response).......

You guys are so predictable.... :)

Sure they are. However, there are so many things that Obama has been hiding I do not care about the tax returns. The whole thing is just a distraction anyway.