Remember Pat Moynihan's Defining Deviancy Down. Did we ever think that Moynihan's coinage would extend to the Presidency?
Why has the Romney Tax Issue disappeared?
Because Romney released (sort of) his 2011 tax returns and a "summary" of other years?
Because he came across "well" at the debate and reporters are scared to challenge him?
Because his tax returns are no longer a "shiny object?"
Because people realized that anyone can turn IRA's of 30-50K per year into 20-100M?
Because the media won't simply ask him or his campaign whether he took advantage of the 2009 amnesty for illegal Swiss Bank accounts?
Because Sunday talk shows are populated by the likes of Ann Coulter, Newt Gingrich, Mary Matalin and Peggy Noonan instead of someone who will bring up this question?
Because most in the media and "inside the Beltway" don't care if a lying, possible felon but for a tax amnesty is elected President?
Because the media is respecting Romney's reported statement that he would not have run if he had to release more than two years of returns?
The answer, depressingly, is "all of the above."
Harry Reid -- If you have back-up, now is the time to release it. If the source is Huntsman, it's time for him to come forward.
The campaign and responsible media should be pushing this issue.
If there's no pressure, he will skate by, and the Rick Scott Florida tradition of electing real or possible felons will be nationalized.
Update -- Sample Ad after the fold:
{Ominous music; shots of huge bank vaults and the Matterhorn.}
In 2009, the IRS granted amnesty to those who could have been prosecuted for felony tax evasion for illegal Swiss Bank accounts.
{Shot of Monopoly "Get our of Jail Free" Card}
Mitt Romney admits that he had Swiss Bank accounts.
{Headline re Swiss Accounts}
Did Mitt Romney receive this amnesty?
The only way to find out is if he releases at least his 2009 return.
{2009 1040 with Romneys' names and CENSORED blocking it out.}
Voters deserve to know.
Release your returns, Mr. Romney.
Paid for by "Citizens who don't think the President should be a tax cheat."
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