Posted on 02/24/2016 2:54:26 PM PST by SeekAndFind
2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney said Wednesday on Fox News there is good reason to believe there is a "bombshell" to be found in Donald Trump's back taxes.
Asked by host Neil Cavuto why he hadn't officially backed a Republican for the 2016 nomination, Romney said he would like to see the back taxes from several of the candidates. Taxes were a sore spot for Romney in 2012, with then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) publicly accusing him of not even paying them.
"This will give us a real sense of whether these people are on the up and up and whether they've been telling us things about themselves that are true or not," Romney said. "Frankly, I think we have good reason to believe that there's a bombshell in Donald Trump's taxes."
"What do you mean?" Cavuto asked.
"I think there's something there," Romney said. "Either he's not anywhere near as wealthy as he says he is or he hasn't been paying the kind of taxes we would expect him to pay, or perhaps he hasn't been giving money to the vets or to the disabled like he's been telling us he's been doing, and the reason that I think there's a bombshell in there is because every time he's asked about his taxes he dodges and delays and says, well, we're working on it."
Romney said voters have a right to see the tax returns from the nominees before making their choice. Later, Cavuto asked if by using the word "bombshell," Romney was truly questioning whether Trump had been truthful about helping veterans.
"It's very possible," he said. "You know, Donald Trump has said he's the best in the country for the disabled veterans and for the disabled generally. Well, if his taxes show that he hasn't made any contributions to the disabled veterans, or to the disabled generally, that would be a big issue. I'm not saying that's the case. I have no evidence of that, but I'm just saying there are things that could be issues, and when people decide they don't want to give you their taxes, it's usually because there's something they don't want you to see."
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And then explain he's outing them as Dem moles within the GOP.
Yep...I’m ready to roll!
I voted for Trump, today, in TX....and I picked up more Trump yard signs at our GOP HQ’s. They had the Trump signs in the back room....I’m not kidding.
Tell me that most EVERY GOPee office is not RINO ran.
Shut up Mittens you let Candy Crowley, destroy your chances at the presidency for God’s sake man-the-F-up... As you replay that debate do you know the opportunity you had to destroy Obama not just on the not calling it a terror attack point but the broader point... Here let me help you and any Benghazi hearing folks listening... Obama and Clinton let them die, repeat let them die for political reasons you cannot get worse than that and you failed to bring that to the attention of America.... How about if you would have said this.... Mr. President you were notified within 60 minutes of the attack, but by the Pentagon’s admission there were no rescue missions launched even hours later nothing, no one sent in, no one knew how long this attack would have gone on days, weeks, but you never ordered military intervention... Why? Why were no forces directed in response immediately?
The ends justify the means with you Cruzaders. Huh? Wonder if you liked it when the libs did it to Mitt? Do you think Mitt really wants your boy to win the nomination? As soon as Trump is cast aside, the meme will become “how extremest Teddy is”. No amount of soccer balls or H1Bs will save him at that point.
Romney playing what Harry Reid did to him
What is Romney's game? If there were dirt, I'm sure someone would have already exposed it. Romney should know better. Try sticking to issues.
And what proof do you have, Romney, you scumbag, that this “bombshell” exists?
Go away, you and your weird sons.
Guaranteed Trumps is always gone over with a fine toothed comb.
“He cannot self-fund unless he sells his assets”
He said he would self-fund the primaries. After that, would be the Republican party, I think.
The concerted attack on Trump is an attempt to sway the vote for Super Tuesday. I suppose Rush will chime in tomorrow.
All the snakes are slithering out of their den.
The word “bombshell” is supposed to capture everyone’s attention.
It is not necessary for there to be a bombshell. It is better substitute for people to retain in their consciousness so when the tax returns are released, the ground has already been plowed to plant further seeds of doubt. At least, that is what they have in mind.
Trump should wait awhile longer to really get them in a frenzy. Then their femininity, their true inner natures, will come floating to the surface.
Mormon Blue Plate Special. When you're served a plate full of crap from go, it's all you got to give.
Mitt’s getting flamed on FB as he was foolish enough to actually post this drivel on his page. I must admit I added my sentiments. :-)
OMG!
Trump signs hidden in the back room!
How transparent of the GOP offices!!
I think that merits a call of complaint!
Oh yes, I agree with you on both of your erudite points!
Thankfully, Donald Trump is nobody’s fool.
I think I’ll go add my sentiments to Romney’s FaceBook Page and if he’s on Twitter and Instagram, I’ll let him have it on those two also.
Good job.
On my way.
I hope he’s on Twitter and Instagram, too.
Good Mitt needs to get the message loud and clear. Stay out of it.
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