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RNC boss hopeful religious bias past

Chris B. | 6:06 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009

Let's get Hussein out! I don't want socialism in my country. Unlike his wife, this is the first time I've not been proud to be an American. None of us will have any "change" left when he is done.

Repubs? | 6:09 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009

MAYBE I'll vote GOP again when they return to conservatism and actually lead the country.

MAYBE.

Doug G | 6:20 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009

He's a good man, a principled man, a good leader for our party." Thats why I voted for Obama.

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Curious | 6:27 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009

I'm curious Chris, how many years of post-high school education you have?

Brother Chuck Schroeder | 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009

As a Mormon and a Republican I'll never be a puppet to the puppet master Michael Steele. I never heard Steele talk about this when Sarah Palin was running, or even Mitt Romney. Why do it a year after the fact?. Here's Steels healthcare plan to. The Republican Healthcare plan, if you get sick, die quick. Or ask President Obama to beg Forbes 400 Poor, poor billionaires to buy you a over the counter minimum requirement of two Bayer Aspirin because of the recession. That'll help relieve the pain and reduce the risks of heart attack and stroke, you all are seeming to be having these days. And if you get better, we'll see you at the Hugh Hefner Playboy Mansion for one of Hefner's lavish GOP fundraising parties and call it a town hall meeting without the wife, with a wide variety of Fundraising Products tools and Ideas for all types. Then you'll be ready and empowered to elect or designate in the 2010 re-election as our personal puppet and true constituent. I would of brought this up there to LOUDLY if I were there in West Valley City not FL.

Liberty | 6:32 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009

"He's a good man, a principled man, a good leader for our party."

If Mr. Steele was in the southern states, he'd be saying the same thing about Huckabee.

Chris B. | 6:37 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009

Just graduated this year with a Masters from the U.

re: Curious | 6:48 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009

Cant speak for Chris, but I have three college degrees and I want Obama out too.

The crux | 7:07 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009

Steele said the party "needs to focus on its ability to reach out and embrace the diversity that defines this country."

Jon Huntsman is the best the GOP has got so far.

Follow the Constitution | 9:47 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009

This country needs good leaders who stand by the Constitution and have great moral principles and will not back down from them. Hopefully the next elections will have individuals with those qualities to vote for.

Bountiful Brave | 12:18 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

While I consider myself politically conservative, I'm not sure if I'm aligned with the Republican Party anymore. I'm not sure which is worse; Liberal Democrats or Southern Baptist Republicans.

awsomeron | 12:54 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

No Hope and Pocket Change so far.

Fundamentalist are taught Not To Like Mormons.

They where scared that Kennedy was going to make everyone follow the Pope.

A fundelmentalist could never close his Church once every 6 months and have everyone watch from Home.

Neither could He Not Pass An Offering Plate. As many afried to Preach the Strict Law of Tithing (it can cost you your job in Religion), survive on a few full Tithe Payers and Chump Change.

They consider going to Church by area and having No Paid Preacher to be unseamly at best.

Our Organizational Skill border on the Cult. The fact that most can gather togeather on an issue with out fragmenting or causing 3 wannabes to atart their own Churches to be amazing.

That Power and Jobs In Religion are given up, (Released) is way byound them.

For some that the members can get help from the Church, Fast Offering, Church Welfare, Bishops Store House etc, and that our New Buildings are opened Turn Key with No Debt.

All this is scary enough with out adding the BOM, Joseph Smith, Temple, Temple Marriage, Eternal Familys, Kolob, etc.

Note the RNC Talking Head is Black.

re: Chris B. | 1:27 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

Looks and sounds like a Masters in "RACISM." With Americans like you who needs enemies outside of the US!

David | 6:55 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

I've always been Republican, but the party is now far too far to the right. References to Obama being a Nazi and fear of "death squads" permeate the party. They seem addicted to emotions of anger toward other Americans, justified by patriotism, and fueled by radio spokespersons who administer regular doses of "anger highs" that keep them coming back for more. Until they can break free from the truth twisting information outlets and ridiculous e-mail forwards and realize there are some good, Christian-based ideas outside of their party, they will reverence people like Palin, fear that Romney will let LDS leaders run the country, and continue to be fringe.

Anonymous | 6:59 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

Steele, who is from Maryland, may preach that Republicans are past the religious test, but trust me, the southern and midwestern conservatives will never allow a Mormon to represent them as the GOP nominee. But if you want a man with principles like mine, as an active member of the LDS Church, I choose and admire President Obama. Forget the rhetoric you hear, the guy is morally correct and consistent. By the way, what is "awesomeron" blathering about? Makes no sense at all.

lost in DC | 7:26 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

I think it's sad that evangelicals would allow an abortionist to be elected before they would vote for a mormon. They sacrifice the unborn at the altar of religeous bigotry.

No Religious Bias Against Mormon | 8:16 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

There is no religious bias against Mormons, once again that is just playing the "Victim Card".

According to Mr. Oaks, people should be able to vote their religious beliefs and the vast majority of American's religious do not agree with Mormon beliefs.

Mr. Oaks statements points out that Mormons will vote and legislate their religious beliefs. However many Americans simply do not want any part of this religion, and therefore they will simply practice their own religious freedom and refuse to support these candidates.

This is a valid Christian Principle as taught by Mr. Dallin H. Oaks. What is good for the goose...

virginia | 8:18 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

Just curious: awesomeron, is your native language German? They also capitalize all nouns. That also might explain your misspellings. Otherwise, you seem to be a rather inept troll.

Cats | 8:27 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

Let's get one thing clear...the Southern Baptists DO NOT control the Republican Party. They are only one of many groups.

I think Michael Steele is great and I really admire him for his brains, his integrity and his courage.

I am proud to be a Republican. I have two university degrees and many years of experience in Washington. Unfortunately, some members of our party forgot who they were. We have paid a hard price for it.

VERY unfortunately, our country lost it's way in the last two elections. As time goes on, it becomes more and more clear that the nation made a terrible mistake by electing Obama.

We now have a chance to save our country from going over the cliff. I hope everyone will jump in and get involved.

LET'S GET BACK TO THE PRINCIPLES THE FOUNDERS ESTABLISHED.

re: Curious | 9:01 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

I have two doctorates... I think that Obama has little to no respect for the U.S. Constitution.

Obama's White House Communications Director Anita Dunn recently (June 5, 2009) delivered a speech to a group of high school students where she said that one of her favorite political philosophers was Mao... Mao was a brutal communist Chinese dictator.

Obama has surrounded himself with people that discount democracy and the Constitution. Scary stuff!

Wayne | 9:15 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

There is absolutely no way the born-agains will ever vote for Romney or any other Mormon. I have lived in the South and I can assure you their bigotry is inbred and real.

Dear Anonymous and Doug G | 9:26 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

His loss of memory on his pastor and the inflammatory statements he made show he is not morally correct. The fact that he voted only present on some 145 votes as a Senator in the Illinois Senate shows he is also not morally correct. He is a showman, pure and simple. You voted for him because you hated Bush so much. Sad that a man becomes our President because of hate.

History Nut | 10:06 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

Steele can wish all he wants. The reality is quite different. Evangelicals that I know, feel that electing a Mormon will give credibility to a religion they are certain is aligned with Satan. They will go after Romney and his religion with evangelical zeal.

Chuckles55 | 10:07 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

The uneducated masses will always follow "leaders" who have strong opinions and the hukster mentality. Mitt doesn't have a chance in hell of making it at the national level due to what the nation of followers views as his perceived Mormon beliefs.

Education and voting | 10:38 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

Instead of worrying so much about degrees, how about studying the Constitution? When was the last time you read the Federalist Papers? The Anti-Federalist Papers? Never? Well, then, start there. Then look at our bloated, unconstitutional current government, and find people to vote for who understand the mess we're in and are committed to cleaning it up.

A Scenairo | 11:09 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

for Obama's 2 terms. The GOP nominates Mitt Romney. This angers the GOP evanglical base so they ask Bible Spice Sarah Palin to run 3rd Party. Sarah and her gigantic ego cannot say no . This splits the Republicans and Obama gets elected with about 42 % of the popular vote. Republicans go even more to the right scaring the Hades out of normal Americans and the Democrats continue to occupy the White House for decades to come.

ok ok ok | 11:59 a.m. Oct. 17, 2009

I grew up in Utah as a Christian. I will not vote for Romney, ever. Yes, because he is a rich Mormon who doesn't care about society. But it is more than that. Consider this:

he has 5 sons and none have ever been in the military. What are the odds of that happening in your family? Mine?

5 boys, and none of them with guts. sheeeze lousi.... talk about your priv. class.......

Liberty is right | 12:36 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009

Would he say the same thing to a population where the majority is likely Southern Baptist? NO! He'd be booed off the stage. Same thing if he endorsed Huckabee in Utah.

Bountiful Brave | 1:27 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009

What's all this jiberish about degrees. With the anonymity of the internet, we can claim as many as we want. Hey I got 3 law degrees from Harvard and, 4 MBAs from Stanford. I guess I'm the smartest guy that has ever posted. Oh and I forgot, I got an Associate degree from Dixie.

cros | 1:39 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009

look at the polls that ask would you vote for a candidate simply based on his religion and see how mormons do, then tell me there is not a real religious bias. when you state that you refuse to vote for a candidate based solely his or her religion, then your bias is clear.

Missionary work? | 1:43 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009

It was deeply inappropriate for Governor Herbert to misassociate "missionary work" with sharing GOP principles given the term's traditional religious context in the state of Utah.

I'm from Texas | 1:54 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009

...and I'd love to be able to vote for Romney. Is there anyone out there with more skills available? Not that I see.

Realist - a former GOP member | 2:18 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009

The Republicans will NEVER see the light of day again, so long as they caeter to the ULTRA-far-right-wing nut-cakes.

Look Americans votes to a natural Bell-curve.

The closer to center, the broader the voter-base, and you have a Winner.
The more extreme, the smaller the percentage.
It's definetley not a tug-of-war of the extremes like the silly 0.8% of the US population in Utah like to think.

If the GOP throws another McCain/Palin ticket next time like I read here in Utah like:
Beck/Palin or even worse, Romney/Beck and it would be the wooden stake through the GOP heart once and for all.

BTW, the funniest rants I see are the, ______ IS NOT CONSERVATIVE ENOUGH!!! from the wack-os on the ultra-far-reich.

Good Luck, think carefully, and may the best candidate win.

Uphill Climb | 5:25 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009

Michael Steele lost all credibility when he apologized to Rush Limbaugh.

Mitt Romeny was a huge disappointment as a candidate. From his obvious political pandering--becoming a "life-long member of the NRA to his gaff about not knowing UN weapons inspectors were in Iraq shortly before we invaded.

The problem is it is difficult for a moderate Republican to win in the primaries and then nearly impossible for a conservative--right-winger--to win in the general election.

Anonymous | 7:35 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009

People aren't biased against Mormonism, they're just biased against what they think Mormonism is.

Re: Curious | 7:56 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009

It seems a lot of "smart" people have "post high school educations".

Yea. All those college grads have been working out sooo great for America.

Lincoln was a self taught man.

Elephant Walk | 8:34 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009

A republican town hall meeting conducted by the token black chairman of the Republican National Committee... only fills half the auditorium in the reddest state in the country... discussing religious bias in a state that's under fire for the LDS church's support of prop 8...

That says tons about the status of the Republican party.. doesn't it?

Anonymous | 1:42 p.m. Oct. 21, 2009

Leave Obama in, I don't want extremist conservative neocons to run this country! It is time that we get this country back on track, enough of the Reaganomic destruction that Romney represents.

The Deuce | 10:22 a.m. Oct. 22, 2009

What is it that Mormons believe that upsets the rest of this country? I am not of this faith but have a neighbor who is. Compared to the rest of my neighborhood, this family seems more in touch with what is right in this country. I am from California. While I do not agree with all of their opinions, I can tell you they have more understanding of why they believe than any 10 of the Ph.D.s living in my neighborhood, and that includes me. So, when discussing politics, I am intersted in knowing why the extreme prejudice against the Mormons? They simply stand by their beliefs and can support their point. You know what you are getting. I wish others would be the same. It definitely makes things more clear. We might actually get somewhere. Please don't go into the polygamy thing as this is ancient news and no longer applies. So what if they think that the family is eternal. I would like to have more of this type of thinking in many of California's communities. It might make people think first.

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