[frank4570]

I've heard people say he is un-electable because there are so many non-mormon christians in this country who won't vote for him.

Anybody think that is true?

[CAcop]

I saw one survey where the biggest push against him was liberals. Conservatives where much more comfortable with Mormons. I think it is because while they don't share the same beliefs conservative Christians and Mormons are a hell of a lot closer to each other than liberals.

I suspect those on the right who would not vote for him are probably people who refer to Catholics as Papists.

[ChuteTheMall]

The media will hold back on the anti-Mormon propaganda until after he is nominated.

[Jeff S.]

Personally, I don't care if he prays to the winter gods of Neptune; I just want to know his politics.

As for the rest of the country: honestly, I don't think it's a big issue. It'll be made out to be a big issue, but I don't think people care. As a parallel, I think his Mormonism is similar to Obama's skin color, in that there will be a bunch of hoopla about it, but it will ultimately be a non-issue.

[RyanBDawg]

Originally Posted by CAcop

I suspect those on the right who would not vote for him are probably people who refer to Catholics as Papists.

[Paul7]

Originally Posted by ChuteTheMall

The media will hold back on the anti-Mormon propaganda until after he is nominated.

.....all the while ignoring the Mormon Harry Reid.

[G29Reload]

I don't know that its cause he's mormon or any other cult.

I just don't trust someone who doesn't drink coffee or whiskey.

Something just…so….WRONG about that!

I mean, what kind of pervert…never mind.

[ArtificialGrape]

In a Gallup poll last summer 22% of the respondents indicated that they would not vote for a Mormon. Here are more of the results:

Would not vote for:
a black 5%
a woman 6%
a Catholic 7%
a Baptist 7%
a Jew 9%
a Hispanic 10%
a Mormon 22%
a gay or lesbian 32%
an atheist 49%

-ArtificialGrape

[CAcop]

Originally Posted by Paul7

.....all the while ignoring the Moron Harry Reid.

Fixed it for you.

[cablecutter]

I am a Mormon... Anyone that calls the church a cult, now that is plain messed up! I worship the same God as other Christian religions. We have our differences( what church doesn't?) of belief but any church by definition can be call a cult.

Do what Jesus would do, thats my message!


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[cablecutter]

It's not funny to make fun of anyone's religion. Take your rude comments else where!


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[Fred Hansen]

I like most Mormons I've met. I think the world of John Moses Browning; being Mormon never hurt him any.

Can't stand Romney the R.I.N.O. Wouldn't vote for him if somebody held a gun to my head. Why vote for the inventor of Obamacare? What exactly would be the point?

There are ample reasons to not vote for Romney, being a Mormon isn't even in the top 100.

[Big Mad Dawg]

Originally Posted by Jeff S.

Personally, I don't care if he prays to the winter gods of Neptune; I just want to know his politics.

As for the rest of the country: honestly, I don't think it's a big issue. It'll be made out to be a big issue, but I don't think people care. As a parallel, I think his Mormonism is similar to Obama's skin color, in that there will be a bunch of hoopla about it, but it will ultimately be a non-issue.

I agree it will only be portrayed as a big issue by the support obama media. I don’t care about a person’s religious affiliations as long as they don’t try to restrict or influence mine. I believe that some of the best people in the world are Mormons compared to the lying gangster in the office now the choice would be clear. But then I have no love for criminal organizations so maybe I am just being unfair to the slimy bum in charge.

What religion is obama? I am not sure but his minister preached hate I doubt that you can say the same about the Mormon Church.

[RMTactical]

I'm mormon and dont care for Reid or Romney. I prefer Ron Paul.

[barbedwiresmile]

Originally Posted by CAcop

I saw one survey where the biggest push against him was liberals. Conservatives where much more comfortable with Mormons. I think it is because while they don't share the same beliefs conservative Christians and Mormons are a hell of a lot closer to each other than liberals.

That is also my sense of it.

[happyguy]

Mormons have a different take on the Bible than I do. But then again, it's not like he's a Methodist or something.



Regards,
Happyguy

[Chuck TX]

It'll be a sizable issue for some, but it is not the reason he will wind up as McCain 2.0 if he gains the nomination. That reason would be he is a snake oil selling liberal in conservative clothing and enough people know it.

[heyTJ]

Originally Posted by cablecutter

I am a Mormon... Anyone that calls the church a cult, now that is plain messed up! I worship the same God as other Christian religions. We have our differences( what church doesn't?) of belief but any church by definition can be call a cult.

Do what Jesus would do, thats my message!


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For the life of me I don't know why people get so offended when their "organization" is called a cult. The bottom line, it is, look up cult.

[ArtificialGrape]

Originally Posted by CAcop

I saw one survey where the biggest push against him was liberals. Conservatives where much more comfortable with Mormons. I think it is because while they don't share the same beliefs conservative Christians and Mormons are a hell of a lot closer to each other than liberals.

Originally Posted by barbedwiresmile

That is also my sense of it.

The Gallup poll that I referenced earlier certainly shows a gap between the willingness of Democrats and Republicans, but 18% of Republicans still indicated that they would not vote for a Mormon (vs 27% of Democrats).

-ArtificialGrape

[frank4570]

Originally Posted by ArtificialGrape

The Gallup poll that I referenced earlier certainly shows a gap between the willingness of Democrats and Republicans, but 18% of Republicans still indicated that they would not vote for a Mormon (vs 27% of Democrats).

-ArtificialGrape

18% is still an awfully big chunk. I kind of think he would have a terrible time making up that many votes.

[cablecutter]

Originally Posted by heyTJ

For the life of me I don't know why people get so offended when their "organization" is called a cult. The bottom line, it is, look up cult.

So what cult do you belong to?


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[heyTJ]

Originally Posted by cablecutter

So what cult do you belong to?


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If atheism is a cult, then that is the one I associate with.

[UtahGlocker]

Originally Posted by RMTactical

I'm mormon and dont care for Reid or Romney. I prefer Ron Paul.

Same for me. Ron Paul is who I will be voting for.

[brickboy240]

I don't care if he wears magic underwear, does not drink coffee and believes Jesus talked to the Indians.....his views and non-conservatism is enough to not want Mittens.

Wait until he makes the cut....THEN big media will bring out the long knives against all things Mormon. They're just waiting for Newt, Paul and Santorum to fizzle out.

- brickboy240

[ArtificialGrape]

Originally Posted by frank4570

18% is still an awfully big chunk. I kind of think he would have a terrible time making up that many votes.

No doubt about it, 18% of Republican, and 19% of Independents is huge.