Romney Demanded ‘Several’ Years Of Tax Returns From Potential VP Candidates

Former Minnesota governor and Mitt Romney surrogate Tim Pawlenty was caught off guard when asked how many years of tax returns he had to turn over to the Republican campaign as part of the vice presidential vetting process, during an appearance on ABC’s This Week on Sunday. “Several,” Pawlenty said, careful not to reinvigorate the issue or contradict Romney’s resistance to release more than two years of returns. A top aide to Romney has admitted that the campaign received “several years” of income tax returns “from potential running mates.” Watch it:

Update:

During an interview with 60 Minutes on Sunday, Ryan said he provided Romney with several years of tax returns, but will only release two years publicly.