Survey: Romney's Mormon religion may have little impact in election

Published: Thursday, July 26 2012 8:56 p.m. MDT

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While a new survey of voters shows Mitt Romney's Mormon faith may have little consequence in November's election, some observers of the 2012 presidential race aren't ready to entirely dismiss the possible impact of a lingering animosity toward his religion.

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Mad Hatter

Provo, UT

The only people concerned about Mitt Romney's religion are conservative evangelicals. They will hold their collective noses and vote for him anyway because they've been conditioned to fear Barack Obama more. Although they may consider More..

12:46 a.m. July 27, 2012
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IMAN

Marlborough, MA

Mr. Romneys' religious preference should be the least of his worries. He's got his record as a governer that he will be very busy trying to defend.

5:41 a.m. July 27, 2012
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HS Fan

Salt Lake City, UT

IMAN is spot on. He left office with an approval rating in the 30's and an abysmal economic record. He'll be the first candidate since McGovern not to carry his home state. But I guess he'll start telling people he actually considers More..

10:30 a.m. July 27, 2012
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Matt writes about faith how it is lived, how it intersects with society and how current trends affect religious practice. He returned to reporting and writing after more than 12 years as an editor, most recently a more ..

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