Politics: Afternoon Edition: Why Romney's releasing his taxes today

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, September 21, 2012 HEADLINES The Fix: Why Romney's releasing his taxes today Let's start with this simple political fact: There was never going to be a good time for Mitt Romney to release his tax returns. » Read full article Mitt Romney releases tax return for 2011, showing he paid 14.1 percent tax rate Romney earned nearly $13.7 million in 2011 and paid $1.9 million in taxes for an effective tax rate of 14.1 percent, his campaign announced today. » Read full article Paul Ryan booed, cheered at AARP Seniors talked back as Republican VP nominee touted Medicare plan. » Read full article Early voting transforms electoral strategy As many as 40 percent of ballots may be cast before Nov. 6, and campaigns are targeting these voters. » Read full article Probe: 6 women paid by Secret Service for sex in Colombia Congress was updated today on the Cartagena prostitution investigation. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) saying vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan should have a more substantive role in Mitt Romney's campaign.: "I was enthused when Mitt Romney picked Paul Ryan because I thought that was a signal that this guy was getting serious, he was getting bold. I just haven't seen that kind of passion I know that Paul has transferred over to our nominee." MULTIMEDIA Gallery: #2012unfiltered: Instagram on the campaign trail Washington Post reporters Felicia Sonmez, Philip Rucker, Amy Gardner and Ed O'Keefe and photographers Nikki Kahn, Melina Mara and AJ Chavar use the smartphone application Instagram to capture their journeys with President Obama's and Mitt Romney's campaigns. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy