Why does Mitt Romney respect John McCain more than the American people?

When Mitt Romney wanted John McCain to give him the VP job in 2008, he provided McCain with 23 years of tax returns.

But when Mitt Romney wanted the American people to give him the presidency in 2012, he gave us only two years (conveniently skipping 2009).

Is the vice presidency more important than the presidency? Is John McCain more important than the American people?  And why didn't Mrs. Romney call John McCain "you people" when he asked for Mitt's returns?

I guess only the little people release their tax returns.