Mix of politics, religion is here to stay

Compiled by Joseph Walker, Deseret News

Published: Thursday, Oct. 27 2011 10:21 a.m. MDT

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The uncomfortable and sometimes unpleasant mix of presidential politics and religion is here to stay, according to an article in the Washington Post.

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ClarkKent

Bountiful, Utah

I think it would be foolish for Romney to make any attempt to educate American voters about Mormonism. Once he opens up that can of worms he is going to have to answer ALL questions; not just the "easy" ones. Obviously questions about More..

11:13 a.m. Oct. 27, 2011
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Joggle

Clearfield, UT

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Too often conservatives seem to have a flawed understanding of what freedom FROM religion really entails and fail to realize that freedom from religion is crucial to religious liberty in general. It is evident that a person More..

11:17 a.m. Oct. 27, 2011
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LDS Liberal

Farmington, UT

This article - while mentioning Joseph Smith's candidacy - should have also noted that he ran as a Liberal at the time.

Hi s"official" platform wanted a stronger Federal Government,
Extended Presidential Powers,
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11:01 a.m. Oct. 27, 2011
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