Many PE pros are backing Mitt Romney's White House bid. Is it because, as co-founder of Bain Captial, he's one of their own?

For in-depth coverage of the election in relation to the middle market, check out Mergers & Acquisitions'  Special Report, which includes excerpts from a roundtable sponsored by Fifth Street Finance Corp. and Rutan & Tucker LLP, video interviews with each of the participants, as well as a look at which PE pros say President Obama is a better choice.

Also, read the October cover story to find out where many of Romney's Bain-mates, who never left private equity, are today.