by Gwynn Guilford
Many readers have pointed out that, in Romney discussing his "at least 13%" rate, he neglected to specify which taxes:
The key to Mitt's claim to have paid at least 13% in taxes in each of the last 10 years is that he said taxes and not Federal income taxes. Of course he has paid at least 13% of his income in taxes, if you count state, property, sales, etc. That wasn't the question. The question is what he has paid in Federal income taxes.
Another:
Will someone – anyone – please ask the man directly if he paid the specified amount in FEDERAL taxes?
Ezra Klein, for one, noticed the sleight of hand.
The Dish 