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Posted by: ZiegfeldGirl 2 years, 1 month agoNow we have a candidate with a record of accomplishment, Mitt Romney, who is consistently lagging in the polls with the most credible reason being that significant numbers of Republican primary voters will not support him because of his Mormon religion.
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ZiegfeldGirl
Oct. 31, 2007, 11:05 a.m."When voters, particularly in the South, are asked to identify candidates that they would not support for president under any circumstances, Romney leads the list. Romney is rejected as a potential presidential candidate in this type polling more often than other polarizing figures such as Rudy Giuliani. It has become increasingly clear that many conservative voters will not support an otherwise qualified candidate who happens to be a Mormon."
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Endoscopy
Oct. 31, 2007, 11:27 a.m.Cults are religions. A cult is a group that usually has an extra revelation and splits from the parent religion over it. Christianity is a Jewish cult with this definition. The problem that Christians have with Mormans is they have a different concept of God and Jesus that angers them. It is actually the old Gnostic concept of Jesus and a new one of God. Some can't look past this. These are usually one issue voters.
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not2needy
Oct. 31, 2007, 1:57 p.m.Romney's religion shouldn't be an issue, just as Obama's shouldn't, even though Obama isn't Muslim, many people labeled him long ago.
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RickyDawkins
Oct. 31, 2007, 3:23 p.m."Mitt Romney pledged to fight for a Constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage, hoping his newfound conservatism would somehow lessen evangelical resentment of his Mormon faith."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/max-blumenthal/th...
Romney does NOT deserve a seat in the public forum.
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toph1973
Oct. 31, 2007, 3:23 p.m.And people howl every time we call them religious bigots. Amazing when one considers themselves religious they don't have any self realization. Or maybe it's because religion tells them it's okay to be a racist, prejudiced, bigot. Truly despicable.
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vor
Oct. 31, 2007, 3:43 p.m.At last, a religion that even Christians can see through. Mormonism is such an oddity outside of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona that there are going to be questions asked. And Joseph Smith's story is rife full of holes. So are the actions of Mormon leaders in recent times especially their actions related to the Salamander letters. The secrecy and fear of exposure runs high at the top. The secretive nature of the religion (sic) leads many to believe they are hiding some embarassing facts. Which would not be far from the truth; the marriage ceremony, the secret underwear, the reading of lists of non-Mormons into the record, some pretty odd stuff. A simple excavation of the Hill Cumorah in Upstate NY would resolve all questions as to the authenticity of this faith. The Mormons have ensured that will not happen anytime soon.
I only wish Christianity were two hundred years old. We would know quite a bit more truth about its history.
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CaptainLucid
Nov. 1, 2007, 3:19 a.m.Dude, they got rid of the fringe benefits a long time ago. Now you only get one wife. I think the mulsims are still game to that though. You still have to go live in a crappy desert though.
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Dave59
Oct. 31, 2007, 5 p.m.Religion aside, as it should be. All religions look equally odd when viewed from the outside. Romney reminds me of a cardboard cutout of a really nice guy but with something hidden behind it. The thing that makes me nervous is we don't know what that hidden thing might be.
I live in Nevada and have more than a little idea about the Mormons. I find them no more or no less odd or offensive than any other religion.
I do not personally identify with any religion. My beliefs are my own as are those of Mormons, Catholics, Jews, Muslims or Buddhists. If they chose to share their beliefs in a religion then fine. All I ask of any of these is they don't try to foist their beliefs onto me. I do not want them.
That said, I think we should quit pulling out religion when we talk about political candidates. These have no place in our government. Those should be private matters and kept there.
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NelsonR
Oct. 31, 2007, 5:43 p.m.ashkan - you have proved my point below. Humans such as you were supposedly placed here on earth to exhibit traits of humanity. You are a pathetic creature of money and greed who would subvert all that should be good. A-hole and I hope Propeller kicks you out ASAP.
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NelsonR
Oct. 31, 2007, 5:40 p.m.Said it months ago. That's life so accept what is, evangelicals would never elect a Mormon as does Lieberman represent the Israel state over America and its troops. I accept it while others deny it. Romney will never be elected like America will always be involved in Israeli's interest. Lieberman proves my point but most on this blog will deny truth. Get over it were humans that god adores and loves and paradise awaits you with your fellow Muslim terrorist who kill in the name of ALLAH. Yeah right.
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MajJohn
Oct. 31, 2007, 5:45 p.m.I guess he's the Republicans version of Obama. I think a survey among Democrats would show the same bias. No matter what your faith you can run for office, but getting elected is another thing.
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Dorothyalmon
Oct. 31, 2007, 6:50 p.m.Like Bush senior,
he reversed all his previous views
to pander to segments of the population
whose votes he wants. His religeon has
noy been the issue.
HE DOSEN'T STAND FOR ANYTHING.
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NelsonR
Oct. 31, 2007, 7:08 p.m.Now if Jed Clampett or the Hatfields and McCoys were running for President from a ridge top the evangelicals would tromp to the nearest polling place days in advance.
Got to love them ridge runners.
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Dave59
Oct. 31, 2007, 8:58 p.m.Some of you freaking idiots don't get a message very well do you?
I said before to take the religion out of the election equation. You just keep harping on about your vengeful God and how scary He is if crossed. This is a strict crock of crap.
You use your "God" in an attempt to frighten and influence people. Since I don't see where your God told you to do this it must be a Blasphemy.
But to call any one who might disagree with you a false prophet is just stupid. Just whom do think might be a prophet in your definition?
The use of stock words and phrases to support a theology that is at best questionable is of little use.
I'm thinking that if this God really cared about this he would weigh in in person and not through people who use His name to promote ignorance and stupidity.
Try growing up and actually thinking. It does work. People like you are the reason a congregation is called a flock. BAAAA
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Will1313
Oct. 31, 2007, 9:14 p.m.Well his sons who believe in the war in Iraq, are serving the country.. doing their best for America, giving their all..
by serving in DADDY'S campaign....
whoopee..
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amIdreaming
Oct. 31, 2007, 11:20 p.m.Mitt should be judged on his platform, ideas for leading the country and performance as a politician and not religious beliefs. That said, thank goodness he's mormon, because if he were baptist they'd be eating up his swill and he'd win the republican nomination hands down. Rather sad commentary on a large percentage of our country.
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Dorothyalmon
Nov. 1, 2007, 1:47 a.m.ALL THE DECISION MAKERS THAT GOT UN INTO THIS WAR DID EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN TO AVOID MILITARY SERVICE. NOW DURING THEIR >>>WET FART
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