Election 2012: Analysis: Romney's secrecy becomes focus of Obama's attack strategy

	Click to View in Browser 07/17/2012 Analysis: Romney's secrecy becomes focus of Obama's attack strategy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitt Romney has secrets. Lots of them, perhaps. Romney digs in against releasing more tax returns IRWIN, Penn. (Reuters) - Republican Mitt Romney shrugged off growing pressure on Tuesday to release more of his tax returns, and his campaign lashed out at President Barack Obama in an effort to turn the campaign debate away from Romney's business and financial record. Romney campaign says Obama should "learn to be an American" NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Republican Mitt Romney's campaign unleashed new attacks on President Barack Obama Tuesday, with one of Romney's top surrogates saying he wished Obama "would learn to be an American." New Jersey voters like Governor Christie but not as vice president NEW YORK (Reuters) - Most New Jersey voters say Governor Chris Christie would be the wrong choice to be Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's running mate, a poll found on Tuesday. Black voter turnout could be the swing factor in November WASHINGTON (Reuters) - High voter turnout among African Americans helped get President Barack Obama elected in 2008 but a black rights group fears even a small drop in turnout in the November election might cause him to lose or struggle in several key states. Republicans battle in runoffs for North Carolina congressional seats RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Republicans hoping to maintain their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and turn back Democratic efforts to regain ground are looking to several competitive congressional races with primary run-off contests in North Carolina on Tuesday. Romney appears in final stages of running-mate decision WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney appears to be in the final stages of deciding who to pick as his vice presidential running mate, with speculation growing that he has narrowed his choice down to a short-list of three. Senate Republicans block campaign disclosure bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republicans blocked a bid by Democrats on Monday to require political fundraising groups to reveal their anonymous contributors who are fueling negative television advertisements ahead of the November election. Romney's fundraising potential far from tapped, analysis shows WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Among disclosed donors propelling fundraising for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, fewer than 1 percent have hit the federal ceiling on donations, suggesting cash is likely to keep pouring into his coffers. Senate Democrats temper Obama plan on dividends taxes WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A plan by Senate Democrats to let income tax rates rise for wealthier Americans takes a softer line on taxing dividends than President Barack Obama's proposal, easing the tax load on the rich. Related Video Obamas smooch on basketball "kiss cam" Clinton on tomato attack: sign of democracy Tales from the Trail The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend