to release the tax returns because you know it will be at least a distraction if not an attack point for democrats. >> october 15 is the deadline for the irs on an extension. we have said as soon as they are ready we are going to release them and i believe they will be ready before that. >> chris: the friday after the democratic convention? >> i'm not sure when they will be ready. that is up to certified public accountants not me. >> the president went after the romney ryan tax plan which he said would cut taxes on the wealthy and raise taxes on the middle class. let's listen. >> his new running mate congressman ryan, he put forward -- he put forward a plan that would let governor romney pay less than 1% in taxes each year. now, and here is the kicker. he expects you to pick up the tab. >> chris: now, the obama campaign says that under the