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Mitt's wife delights in campaign

Thank you for the article. It was the first one I read about Mitt's wife. She definitely has an outstanding personality and knows the meaning of the word "trial". I see her very much as a wise, supportive and outreaching first lady. Go Mitt&Ann!

For Mitt and Ann to expose themselves to all the negativity, scrutiny, and abuse that comes with a compaign is testimony of their tenacity and fittness to lead this great nation.
Such good examples.
We need more like them!

Did Ann Romney really say "I have absolutely loved being on the campaign TRIAL" as it was printed in this morning's paper, or should it have been TRAIL?

I'm glad to hear Ann Romney is getting noticed as the strong, motivating woman that she is. Hopefully it will help dispel the belief that Mormon women are docile creatures. She is funny, smart, beautiful and living the American dream of having a fulfilling, happy life. She sets an example for women of every age of what a positive attitude and solid moral values can do for a family, a community, and hopefully a nation. If the presidential nomination were to be determined by who would be the greatest First Lady, Mitt would win hands down!

it doesn't say 'trial.' read more carefully.

This is a waste of space. What's the story here? Rah, rah, rah...

This article started with the words: "All that many voters know about GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney is he's Mormon".

Well, I respectfully disagree. Romney's faith, just like Joe Lieberman�s faith, is irrelevant to his political leanings as history as a public servant.

Most voters, or should I say - most Republicans - already know of Mitt Romney, and know that he is a liberal who does not reflect the values or concerns of the GOP. He is a fringe leftist who has a history of championing liberal causes. If his wife is anything like him, then it's comforting to know that they both with stay in Boston after Mitt concedes the GOP Primary to a conservative candidate (probably Fred Thompson). Who knows, maybe Sen. Clinton will add him to her ticket.

Now listen...Mitt and his family are great examples of the American Dream. They are wonderful people who want to make America the place for all of us to live and succeed in our Democratic Society...It appears their lives are perfection...Isn't that wonderful??? It sounds like there are those out there who want to find fault with even that. Let's get it together...Mitt is THE candidate with all the qualities we need in a president...Let's get behind him and support the good that he is demonstrating. I want to see him as president.

Mormons Against Romney,

Your liberalism seems to trump your intelligence. Too bad. Stop relying on DNC daily e-mails for you info. To state that somehow Fred Thompson is more conservative than Mitt Romney (not that FT isn't somewhat conservative) has exposed you as someone who refuses to research that on which you have already formed an (ignorant) position. It's too bad the country has as many of you as it does.

Have a good day!

What about McCain's wife, or Thompson's wife, or Obama? Does the Deseret News cover any one else other than Mitt?

>>Romney's faith, just like Joe Lieberman�s faith, is irrelevant to his political leanings as history as a public servant.>>

Not to me. I don't want a Mormon president. To me, the religion is a fairy tale, and I can't respect a president who subscribes to it.

(Donning asbestos suit...)

Dear "Donning Asbestos Suit"

You said: "I don't want a Mormon president. To me, the religion is a fairy tale, and I can't respect a president who subscribes to it."

Mormonism is no more a fairy tale than Catholicism, Protestantism, Judaism, Islam, agnosticism, or atheism. The fact is, all of us (including you) choose which values, stories, lifestyles, and assumptions we want to embrace. Rather than make bigoted comments about a candidate's religious choices, I encourage you to join the twenty first century and learn to respect people with different values than your own.

Quoting from Michael Kinsley's column in the current issue of Time magazine:

"In the online magazine Slate a while back, editor Jacob Weisberg called Joseph Smith, Mormonism's founder, an "obvious con man" and wrote, "Romney has every right to believe in con men, but I want to know if he does, and if so, I don't want him running the country." Thus a third argument that religion can't be a private affair for a presidential candidate: what a person deeply believes says something about his or her character, which voters may wish to take into account. ...

"Proceed with caution here, of course. Every religion is full of doctrines and beliefs that may seem nutty to outsiders. Jesus could be seen as a snake-oil salesman if you don't buy the snake oil. Weisberg says Mormonism is different because it is so "recent," involving miraculous events in the 19th century in upstate New York. Well, I dunno. The patina of age may explain why Jesus' walking on water is easier to believe than Smith's golden plates and magic glasses. But it doesn't go far in justifying the distinction. For me, any candidate who believes in the literal truth of the Old Testament, the New Testament, the Book of Mormon or the novels of Jane Austen is probably too credulous to be President."

AMEN!!!!!!

To "Why more Mitt Stories?":

You definitely have a good point. I'm supporting Mr. Romney, but you would think he's already president by the exclusive focus Deseret Morning News puts on the guy.

Maybe they should do an article on the person who would take over Laura Bush's position if Hillary got elected....

For fifty years I have voted mostly against candidates that I disapproved of by voting for the one who better defines goals and aspirations that I can relate to. I voted for "W" because I disapproved of the others, not because I thought "W" was the answer to all problems. He obviously was not and is a disappointment, but still the better choice from among those running at the time, I felt. I now have a chance to support a candidate that I feel will give due justice to the call. It is refreshing to be on the positive voting side, secure in the belief that Mitt is the only candidate that has the experience to pull our beloved country out of the mess it is in, and begin the healing process. His faith is strong, but so is his honesty and dedication. Everyone may not believe in his Mormon faith, but you can be sure that he does. Indeed Mitt lives in a warped political arena. He has never retreated from his standards of honesty and integrity. His wife and kids; what a better picture of America can you find? When a candidate gets discarded because of his faith and personal beliefs, that alone is about as anti-american as it gets!

Boy, so many angry people today. I just can't help questioning the premise Mrs. Romney is giving out (blithely accepted by DMN). "Oh, the life of the super rich is so dreadfully dull, you know. I shall forever rejoice in these days, as I am blessed to greet so many little people in dreary meeting venues in cities I used to only fly over. What a treasure it is to answer the same silly questions every day and to have each aspect of our personal lives held up to examination by total strangers whom we love so much. How utterly thrilling!! Having discovered this wonderful existence, I believe I shan't summer on Martha's Vineyard from henceforth. From this day forward, only politics - every day!!!"

It is interesting to see how fast a story on a canadates wife wanting to show all sides of her husband to the public because she believes in him and his stances went to bashing their faith. Did any of you ask just what those stances are? did anyone ask if maybe their marriage is perfect because they really believe their vows of till death do us part. Did anyone think maybe they communicate with each other and work to make their marriage perfect. How ever you look at it she is a strong confident women in her own right and just might have the answers everyone is looking for to judge if Mitt is the canidate to vote for. Then again maybe she will show he isn't. As to stories on other canidate wives I have read one on Mrs Obama in the Deseret awhile back that improved my impression on her husband.As for Mrs Clintons hubby I will not vote a sexual preditor back into a position of power. Yes the double standard was in the political arena with that man if he hadn't been in politics he would have been prosecuted in Arkansas and been on the official sex offenders registories. So people keep an open mind listen to all sources available pick the best canidate in your opinion and vote. Don't bash each other or them. It just lowers the world opinion of America when you do. no I do not live in Utah but read hear for information to make my decision for voteing. Others around the world read here to judge you and see what the hoopla is all about. You warn your kids to be careful what they post you should also. Have a nice day .

Thank you for this nice and well written piece. Anyone who criticizes Anne or Mitt are just jealous of their success, happiness and harmonious relationship and life. No need to get down on them, why don't people celebrate this and get behind them so we can have this at the head of the country? Go Mitt and Anne!

They wrote about Anne because she was here. Obama's wife wasn't here, neither was Guiliani 13th wife. They wrote about Ann because she was here and was gracious enough to talk a bit with the reporter. Think about questions before you pose them.

Now, i don't intend to make this a religion bashing thing, but I do feel justified -- even obligated -- to respond as to why I wouldn't vote for Mitt.

You said: "Mormonism is no more a fairy tale than Catholicism, Protestantism, Judaism, Islam, agnosticism, or atheism."

Well, actually to me it is. Much more so. And as a life long resident of this fine state who knows LDS "theology" pretty darn well, and as someone who has studied mainstream religion a great deal, I am perfectly justified in holding this opinion, and i have no reservations in holding it.

I don't expect, nor ask, you to agree with me.

But don't tell me I am bigot because my education leads me to come to the same conclusion about this "religion" that millions of other people have come to.

There are times when calling people a bigot is probably warranted. this is not one of them. Simply saying you disagree with me, will do just fine!