Still , these GOP sources say they feel that if they do not respond to such a serious charge from such a high-ranking Democrat , it will look like a tacit admission Reid is right . Senate Majority Leader Reid says Mitt Romney went 10 years without paying taxes . Republicans push back against Reid 's unsubstantiated claims , calling him a liar . GOP leaders say they know they 're playing into Reid 's hands by responding but say they must . Reid often pulls no punches when going after an opponent , especially one he dislikes .
Senate Majority Leader Reid says Mitt Romney went 10 years without paying taxes . Republicans push back against Reid 's unsubstantiated claims , calling him a liar . GOP leaders say they know they 're playing into Reid 's hands by responding but say they must . Reid often pulls no punches when going after an opponent , especially one he dislikes .