Romney expands lead in Iowa

pat huntington ny — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:18:16 GMT

Of Mitt does well with the women...he's married to a number of them, an he's got that Ken doll good looks going for him...

Romney expands lead in Iowa

pat huntington ny — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:18:39 GMT

Oops, meant to say Of COURSE Mitt....

Romney expands lead in Iowa

Tuck, Realityville,KS — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:24:37 GMT

Does anyone know what percentage of Iowa is Mormon?

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F StLouis — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:27:34 GMT

He is in a cult. Hes a MORMON. No way this guy will be the nominee.

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Bobby, Hudson, fl — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:42:37 GMT

No God fearin, bible bangin, rightwingnut repugnant will ever vote for a Mormon. Theyre fake Christians. And theyd be right.

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Barbara C., Pompano Beach, FL — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:50:28 GMT

But this would be normal given the fact that Giuliani really never campagined in the Straw Vote the GOP did this past summer. I still think it will be close, but for the Republican side, Giuliani will still be the candidate, which I find amusing because with some of his views...that comes under "win at any cost".

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:05:45 GMT

If Huckabee is smart, He will try to get any people who had supported Brownback as well as Hunter and Tancredo. Hunter and Tancredo don't have enough visible support and money to make it long term in the race. I would hope that they have enough vision to know that at this point. I don't think that they will though since one (or both) have said they are not running for reelection to the House. Ron Paul has enough support to do something, but anyone's guess as to what it could be.

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--NSMSNBC — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:11:27 GMT

Warren Gamaliel Harding was nominated, by the republicans because he was a 'good looking dude.' See, he was nominated right after women's suffrage and the republicans thought women now having the right to vote would desire a more attractive nominee. Coincidentally, Romney is the only republican candidate who did better among women than men ...

What can I say, I vote based on appearances too. I've always like Keven Spacey, errr Mike Huckabee ...

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Jon — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:31:57 GMT

A very small percentage of Iowa is Mormon, less than 1 percent

Romney expands lead in Iowa

Jon, Rockford, IL — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:32:48 GMT

A very small percentage of Iowa is Mormon, less than 1 percent.

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nuanced — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:34:24 GMT

What about Count Chocula -- errr, Thompson

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Cal, Chico CA — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:37:36 GMT

Go Mitt Go!

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Ken, Indianapolis — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:37:41 GMT

No matter what you want to call or make of Mitt Romney, there's no denying that he has a well defined strategy and he's being very successful in executing it.

We'll have to see how things actually pan out in these early states and see if likely victories there give Romney the momentum he's counting on to propel him to the nomination.

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Joseph Doney, Grand Rapids, MI — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:42:42 GMT

Romney has my vote. Romney, I feel Is not only going to win the Iowa Primary, but Michigan as well! He is the only one who can beat Clinton next November.

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Brad, Tampa, Florida — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:43:46 GMT

Bobby in Hudson, what faith are you? if any, do you know any mormons? cause if you did you would change your mind that is of course if you have an open mind. And as for a cult if where a cult it would be the longest running cult in the world.

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Rick, WS, NC — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:57:52 GMT

At his current burn rate per non binding vote to date he's gonna need a few more trillion to buy this election...and stop flip floppin at every whistle stop, we know the bushies hate that

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pat huntington ny — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:00:49 GMT

Uh, remember Romney's dad ran and lost....
Hillary's the best choice! Who else would you want fighing Osama and the rest of the rags but a post menapausal woman with hot flashes!

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--NSMSNBC — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:06:02 GMT

I find it funny that the first posts are from two staunch Clinton supporters and thus partisan democrats. I'm not directing this at those posters; although, it is ironic that Realityville, Kansas exists nowhere else besides Tuck's imagination. Rather, I am curious as to why partisan democrats and everybody else for that matters insists on attacking a candidate based on religion as opposed to viewpoints. I have a general viewpoint of liberals as being more accepting of peoples’ differences, something that has always seemed more moral to me. The Church of Mormon does no longer condone polygyny like any faith/group of people has its skeletons. I guess it’s okay, if the statement attacks a Christian religion. Or is it okay for people to tell lies about candidates they dislike, obviously its legal?

Romney has one wife Ann or Anne, who in appearance have a marriage worth emulating. And Giuliani’s cross-dressing. Granted, I don’t like him, but I would never ‘attack’ him over the matter, because there is plenty else. And he did it for humor, SNL or parties, and it’s not like he was walking around the mayor’s office in panties. Cross-dressing has been funny since long before Shakespeare. I would think that liberals would hold up these diversity as a good think, rather than attack it. I guess partisan democrats really don’t believe what they preach, and that really is a shame.

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Richard in Idaho — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:08:03 GMT

Of course the bias of MSNBC will not give press to Ron Paul, but if you would like to see what he could offer, please tune into Jay Leno's Tonight Show tomorrow the 30th. No matter what you've heard or currently think of him, you owe it to yourself to select the best candidate for the Republican nomination.

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Mark, Des Moines — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:23:45 GMT

The University of Iowa poll is a joke. As an alum I was embarrassed the methodology used to conduct the poll. Thank God my undergraduate degree was in Business, and not in poli-sci, if this poll is reflective of the Poli-Sci dept.

1. UI purchased a list of 35,000 random Iowa households.

2. This wasn't even a list of registered voters!

3. To "compensate for the prevalence of female respondents in past surveys the interviewers screened potential respondents by gender..., They first asked to speak to the youngest male at home who was 18 years of age or older and a registered voter. If no male was present, the interviewer asked to speak with the oldest female at home who was 18 years of age or older and a registered voter. " There past polls wouldn't have too many women if they didn't purchase data that would normally used by an ad company to test consumer product response!

4. 70% of the household contacted refused to participate in the poll. According to the "methodological details" the students conducting the polls " reached 6,179 individuals." and 4,302 those reached refused to participate.

5. Of the 1877 who didn' refuse to participate, only 36% qualified for the poll.

6. "Caucus-goers" were "self-identified." Anyone who didn't say "they were certain they wouldn't attend" the caucus was included as a likely caucus goers.

7. likely "Caucus-goers" included people who said it was some what likely, and not very likely they'd attend.

8. They had to eliminate 8% of the people they identified (based upon their self-identification)as "likely caucus goers" because these people couldn't even say whether they'd go to the GOP or Democratic caucus!

9. 33.1% of their likely caucus goers are independents. While they can register at the caucus as a Democrat or GOP at the caucus, given caucus attendance has never reached 21% of registered Democrats, the likelihood that 33.1% of independents will attend a GOP or Dem caucus is a joke.

I don't doubt that Romney has increased his lead he's the only GOP running ads, but First Read and Washington pundits should actually look at the poll data before they report on it as if it has merit! Even someone unfamiliar with Iowa's caucus system could immediately see the poll is garbage in garbage out.

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doug l — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:33:56 GMT

LDS is not a cult my friends. I'm an atheist myself but the main thing I like about the Mormon religion is that it is American centric. You people worship your lunatics from the Middle East. The mormons have the right idea. Jesus was over here in America smoking the peace pipe with the Indians.

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TS, Beavercreek, Oh — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:40:10 GMT

Romney has my vote 110%. There is something, dignified, honest and powerful about him. Non-Washington. I don't care what his religion is, except that he is non-wavering in it. The day he casts it aside for political gain is the day he loses my vote.
If he were truly the flip flopper some would like to label him as, way has he not flopped on his religion which seems to be his only fault.
I more I have read about his life, the more truly impressed I am. His life speaks volumes of his character and abilities to do what he says he will do, and his commitment to serve his fellowman. I guarantee that he has given more of his time and talents (not to mention money) without compensation or even expectations of compensations than any other candidate from either party.

Go Romney!!!! We love you!

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Jonathan, Austin, Texas — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:46:08 GMT

People are finally starting to relize that it would be a mistake to pass up nominating Mr. Romney. A candidate as exceptional as Romney only comes around ever half-century or so and it would be a mistake not to elect him....America is in trouble and he is best suited to lead this country in these troubled times.

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Arshad, Newburgh, NY — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:58:28 GMT

Domenico,
The same poll you reffered to also showed Senator Obama is is statistical dead heat with Senator Clinton.
Don't find it worth mentioning??!!!!!

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Domenico Montanaro — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:16:08 GMT

Arshad, if you click on the link over "this morning," you find the Democratic side of the poll results. Included is the following: The poll "shows that Iowa is a dead heat for the top Democrats. Clinton is at 28.9%; Obama is at 26.6%; and Edwards is at 20%."

Again, thank you for the comment. As always, we appreciate the feedback.

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Martin Johnson, Rocky Mount, NC — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:25:40 GMT

Those that meet Mitt in person are always impressed.
One even said it felt like meeting George Washington.
This is a guy that can ACCOMPLISH things, and not get bogged down and simply maintain the status quo.

Mitt is exactly what we need right now.

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Mad Jayhawk, Madison, SD — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:26:33 GMT

It is absolutely disgusting to see how many religious bigots comment here. The comments they make are not funny, totally ignorant, and abysmally stupid. I cannot believe that people do not take the time to educate themselves and think that by saying something ignorant about Mormons that it is 'smart', 'witty' and 'cool'.

I am not a Mormon but spent last summer near Salt Lake City as a camp ground host. Of course most of the campers we had were probably Mormons (they do not wear little patches like the Star of David ones the Jews wore in Germany in the 1930's and 40's as the bigots here would like them to) and everyone, and I mean everyone, was just great. The kids were extremely well-behaved and polite. Same way in all the stores and attractions around Salt Lake City. If Mormonism causes people to be considerate, generous, and polite we all should join up especially the rude bigots here. It is not a cult, just a form of religion that we are not accustomed to. All religions have practices and beliefs that seem weird to non-believers. That doesn't give anyone the right to make fun of or denigrate the religion or its followers.

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Liberty or Death — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:30:33 GMT

Give Ron Paul a fair shake!!! Look at the straw polls!

Ron Paul's Head-to-Head Records (Win-Lose-Tie):
Ron Paul v. Rudy Giuliani 32-5-0
Ron Paul v. Mitt Romney 24-13-0
Ron Paul v. Fred Thompson 22-14-0
Ron Paul v. John McCain 33-3-0
Ron Paul v. Mike Huckabee 30-5-1
Ron Paul v. Sam Brownback 33-2-1
Ron Paul v. Tom Tancredo 34-1-0
Ron Paul v. Duncan Hunter 33-2-0

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Jared, Albuquerque, NM — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:35:05 GMT

What a bunch of ignorant bigots you all are! "The Church of Mormon?" "Cult?" Give me a break--go educate yourselves before you start slamming a religion you know nothing about. Evaluate Mitt on the merits of what he can bring to the office, not on what the preacher down the street said about the Mormons last Sunday.

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Mad Jayhawk, Madison, SD — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:38:56 GMT

Romeny is the best qualified candidate by far.

Post ten, er, make that five so it is easier, accomplishments of any of the candidates other than Rudy and maybe Huckabee, who had real jobs, that do not include the wishy-washy terms like "fought for" (my personal favorite), "led", "voted for", etc. that candidates love to puff up their resumes with.

Most of these people haven't done one solid thing in their lives where they have actually run anything. Bill Clinton had to work five or six years before he became a functioning president because the only thing he ran was Arkansas and Ross Perot said running Arkansas was about the same as running a Wal-Mart. Hillary's experience in the WH is about the same as a low-level staffer or maybe, after the healthcare fiasco, a maid. Gore was Clinton's go-to-guy.

Looking at resumes alone you can see that Romney is experienced. And he is running a first rate campaign.

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Jarvis — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:41:37 GMT

It is amazing that people will continue to vote for the richest candidate running without thinking twice about the nominee's intentions or why he flip-flops on his positions constantly. Have people forgotten about principled men? Why do we reward power hungry politicians who lust for power and greed? WAKE UP ROMNEY SUPPORTERS, THIS GUY IS A FAKE.

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Gary Dunn, Kissimmee FL — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:42:31 GMT

Just to follow up one of the first bloggers....I am a right wing conservative Christian who feels that Mitt Romney would make a fantastic president. Go MITT!

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Sparky, Jacksonville, FL — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:52:32 GMT

This message is for pat huntington of ny

You just want to demean Mit Romney by saying he is married to a number of women. I know that out of the presidential candidates, he is one of the few that have been married only once.

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Bridge for sale! Bridge for sale! — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:01:09 GMT

The story of Mormon, with the disappearing gold manuscript is about the sorriest story I've ever heard.

Why would God need gold pages? Because the money-grubbers wouldn't pay any attention to a divine spiral bound notebook? What does God care about gold? Stone was good enough for Moses - he didn't need some shiny attention-getter.

Take that ridiculous story and sell it to the People's Temple.

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Sean, Seattle WA — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:08:13 GMT

Mitt happens!! Get over it, he is the best canidate. He is the most experienced and is not a DC insider like the rest.

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THE GREAT PRETENDER — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:24:54 GMT

Mark from Des moines
Thanks for the good information on the poll.
To everyone else, remember all information is manipulated in some manner, the question you should always ask is Who Benefits?

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Ken, central AR — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:32:06 GMT

As a moderate, a Democrat and a future Hillary voter, I will say--and have been saying for months--that Romney will win the nomination. It's all about his campaign machine. Hillary's, too. So, let's see, Romney-Huckabee vs. Clinton-Obama. Huckabee to neutralize the Mormon issue, Obama to add life to the ticket.

I might add, a Romney administration DOES NOT scare me at all.

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FULL OF BALONEY — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:02:15 GMT

Mitt is a phony, Mitt is a Lie.
Mitt is a spoiled rich kid who was sent off to France to Mission for LDS. No war or military service for the Mitt. God before country and fake it for God and fake it for country.
He was a fake Governor and would be a fake president.
HE IS

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FULL OF BALONEY — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:03:18 GMT

Mitt is a phony, Mitt is a Lie. Shit happens!
Mitt is a spoiled rich kid who was sent off to France to Mission for LDS. No war or military service for the Mitt. God before country and fake it for God and fake it for country.
He was a fake Governor and would be a fake president.
HE IS

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Layne, Hayden, ID — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:08:29 GMT

Bridge for sale!, what does Mormon, Catholic, Buddhist, Muslim, or Christian theology have to do with politics, Nothing. What matters are the values that Mitt Romney or any other candidate brings to the table and Mitt has them in spades.

P.S. if you are going to make an argument against Mormon doctrine based on “The Lost Manuscript Story” at least try to get it right. The Gold plates were not lost. The translation of the first book contained in the plates, consisting of 115 pages of manuscript, were lost.

Please take the necessary time to construct a well thought out and factual argument if you insist on making theological arguments, not that it is relevant in political discourse anyway. You are not helping anyone, least of all yourself, by doing otherwise.

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Kim Evenson, Desert Hot Springs, CA — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:34:57 GMT

Just to point out, of all the leading republican candidates, Mitt Romeny is the ONLY one to have been married to one woman.

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The M.D. — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:43:09 GMT

I find it sickly amusing that this country was founded in an effort to escape religious intolerance, but alas here we stand again in the same spot, ignorantly casting lies about others because of what they believe in, even if it is wholesome and good.

Somehow we continue to fear what we don't understand.

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Dave, Davenport, Iowa — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:26:22 GMT

Out of the major candidates for the republican nomination, Romney the mormon is the only one that hasn't had multiple wives. Guliani, McCain, Thompson, and even Gingrich have all had multiple wives. As far as everybody always calling him a flip flopper. During his years in public service he has always been against abortion. If you want to talk flip flopping, when Hillary decided to get into politics she first was looking at the republican side then switched. At least when Romney changes his views he changes them to the correct views. And then about the Gold Plates story with Mormon history. There have been many many different findings around the world where people have used metal to engrave what they are writing.

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Greg, Sun City, Az. — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:31:55 GMT

Well, if you really study mormonism, it's roots to present day, you will find it disgusting. If your a Christian, you have more in common with a moslem than a mormon. Really dig people, you will become sick.

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Allen Michaelis, Seattle, Washington — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:32:01 GMT

Wow! I can't belive that there are so many bigots that continue to claim that Mormons are a "cult." What's worse are people using their small to non-existenet knowledge of Mormonism to judge a potential presidential candidate.

I've known a few Mormons in my time, and they are good people. But that's neither here nor there. The point is what you think of Mitt Romney's political stances and ideology.

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Brian, Ellijay, Georgia — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:35:14 GMT

I am a conservative, Southern Baptist, from the south and Mitt has my support along with all the leaders in my small town of 20,000 people.

Mitt is the candidate of small town America and he will be the republican nominee and the next President!

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Micah — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:51:12 GMT

Romney is the man. Mormons are a great people with a great religion.

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Daniel, Lexington KY — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:54:41 GMT

The Book of Mormon was written by ancient prophets on the Americas between 600 B.C. and 400 A.D. It was written on golden plates to preserve it for our day. It has nothing to do with its value.

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F.Ellis, Sn Ft Lauderdale Fl — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:01:15 GMT

It is really funny how these thickheaded Hillary bashers will applaude at anything. It does not matter who leads in Iowa. It could be Romney, Obama,
Guiliani, Edwards, Paul, McCain or otherwise, nobody
will even come close to Hillary in November 2008. How
long these crusaders continue to waste money and time
running as wannabees for president is churning my stomach. Hillary could spank any candidate in America
including Gore. I am glad she is a Democrat and not a
Republican. She would still win by a large margin in any party. Dont you get it?
Lately, First Lady Bush is sharpening her foreign policy speech. Expect her to make a surprise entry into the race due the the win in Argentina by that First Lady, or even Jeb Bush. Does not matter. Hillary will kick any or all candidates. It does not
matter who is in the race! Get it! Haters, brace for
nine years of Hillary. Just remember how the haters gobbled up her book and it became a bestseller. Same
thing with the presidential election. Haters will put her over the top.

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Tony Frank, Yuba City, California — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:01:34 GMT

The fact is that the only true Church of Jesus Christ has been restored on the earth. It is not called the "Church of Mormon." It is called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It has 13,000,000 members and 60,000 full-time missionaries taking the true gospel to people all around the world. Mitt Romney would be one of the finest Presidents that this country has ever had. If righteousness prevails, he will be elected.

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Political Reason Oxymoron? — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:04:11 GMT

Bridges for sale!, the story about the gold plates has nothing to do with money. Native americans had gold...lots of it. The people in the Book of Mormon used it to record their history, of course God doesn't need gold. The attention-getter is the story about Christ visiting the American continent after he died.

As for Romney, I think he's a smart, politician with good values (statements that usually don't go together). You could use that phrase with Barak Obama as well. I actually like both candidates, but neither will probably win their party's nomination, so I'll end up voting for a 3rd party candidate because I can't stand Giuliani or Clinton. If they both did win, that would be a tough call.

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Charles Wilson, Nornal Il — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:23:42 GMT

A very small percentage of Iowa is Mormon, less than 1 percent.
Jon, Rockford, IL

Same amount that are black. And Iowa is full of bigots, so neither Romney or Obama have a chance.

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M. Jones, Houston, The Great State of Texas — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:03:27 GMT

Wow, I am amazed at the hatred some folks have towards Mormons, or Latter-day Saints as they call themselves. I have known many Mormons through the years and while they are not perfect, I find them to be more Christian than most "God fearing Christians" of other churches. That said, I will probably vote for Giuliani because I believe he has a better chance of beating Clinton, I have much respect for Romney. A Republican Governor in Massachusetts? He must have some appeal to Democrats. Giuliani is more main stream and is someone with whom most people can relate, even if he is a Yankee. And Ron Paul, as a Texan, I would NEVER vote for him for President, Govenor, or Dog Catcher!

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Marc, Lake Forest, CA — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:46:31 GMT

After several months of painfully sitting back while ignorant bloggers post bigoted (utterly intolerant of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own - Dictionary.com) comments about Mr. Romney, and more specifically his religion, I have chosen to join the discussion.

Concerning Mr. Romney, he is a highly respectable individual who has accomplished more good in his life than people give him credit for. The sad fact is that people (yes, Americans too) don't espouse values like they used to (2 Timothy 3:1-5). They aren't so concerned with preserving the sanctity of human life and the family as they are with the right to view pornography. So no matter how good Mr. Romney is, I don't expect him to win until America remembers what makes it free. People's criticism of him are unfounded, always turning to his "religious cult." He is a man of faith, values, optimism, courage, kindliness, etc. He doesn't drink alcohol, use foul language, or endulge in adulterous activities (Matt. 5:28).

I periodically insert Biblical references to underscore that he is as much a Christian as most anyone you'll meet.

Now, concerning the "Mormon" religion. For those of you who profess to follow the Bible, but call the Mormon church a "cult", I'll remind you of Paul's word's on Mars' hill, "Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. God that made the world and all things therein...(Acts 17:23-24)"

The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (the church's real name) is the true Church of Jesus Christ, as it was in ancient days, restored in these latter-days. I will not speak on behalf of the church, but will gladly refer you to www.mormon.org (where you can view The Church's specific beliefs) and to www.lds.org (The Church's official site).

While Mr. Romney has hitherto refrained from making statements on religion, I think that he would like to encourage you to view the church's latest general conference proceedings to see what church leaders are teaching. You can either read, listen to, or view these proceedings at http://lds.org/conference/sessions/display/0,5239,23-1-775,00.html

Thank you for reading this long posting and trying to understand the truth. For America's sake, Go Mitt!

If you have specific LDS Church questions that are not covered at the church's official website, you can interact with LDS missionaries via a chat feature at mormon.org. Or you can email me at ldsmarc@gmail.com (I'll do my best to share "Marc's understanding" of the principle in question).

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Thot Mann, Provo Utah — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:53:00 GMT

those who would denegrate Mormons for their beliefs will in the same breath talk about a dead man coming back from the dead. I like Huckabee and Mitt. Mitt, however, will be a frugal President. I think we need a frugal leader.

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Mormon supporter — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:40:41 GMT

Bridge-get your facts right if you're going to make silly statements! Many of the biblical texts were written on brass or gold plates as well!

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Turtle, Wyoming — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:08:51 GMT

Mitt Romney has been married once in his entire life, he may be mormon but not a polygamist. How about giulliani with his divorces I'll call that polygamy before branding Romney just because he is a mormon.

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Swing Voter — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:12:22 GMT

Stone worked out for Moses because he only had 10 things to say at the time. I'd like to see you write an entire book on a rock and then pick it up and move it. (Maybe you work out?)

As for voting for people based on their religion, I want to know what their religion has to do with how well the will perform the duties of their office. One interesting thing about the Mormons is that they preach very strictly about the separation of church and state. Mitt has already announced that there will be no more Mormons in his administration than the average percent population. I don't have any reason to doubt him (he knows people will be watching.)
So if he isn't going to be taking orders from the leader of the Mormon church, and isn't going to try to surround himself with other Mormons, then you end up with a guy who knows how to fix problems, and who happens to go to a different church than you. If YOU can't be at least somewhat tolerant of people who have different beliefs, then I'm glad that YOU aren't running for president.
I would be more than happy to vote for a candidate of any religion that has a strong history of not meddling in government affairs like the Mormon church.
I happen to consider myself an issue-based 'swing voter.' I don't even know if I'll vote Democrat or Republican this time around. But so far, Mitt appears to be the best of the Republican candidates.
I guess we'll have to wait and see who is still visible after the mud-slinging stops.

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V Jorgensen, Houston, TX — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:01:13 GMT

Based on the comments below, there are obviously a lot of people who are misinformed about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (a.k.a. the "mormons"). The church is not a cult, and it teaches its members a lot of valuable, core christian values. If you really want to know what the church stands for and believes in, educate yourself and go to the source just like you should do with any of the presidential candidates! I wouldn't go to Hillary Clinton to ask what Mitt Romney stands for, so why would I base my understanding of the mormon church on information that doesn't come from the source? A great resource the church has put together is http://www.mormon.org

Have a great day!

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Tyler, Indy, Indiana — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:58:01 GMT

I'm tired of all the bigotry against Mormons. Focus on what Mitt's philosophy and his stance on the issues. He has repeatedly said he is a person running for President who happens to be Mormon. Not a Mormon running for president. Oh, and all the polygamist were old the first time around. Be constructive or shut your pie hole.

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GOD — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:26:47 GMT

ALL religions are the root of ALL evil! I must make up a new one, my little images are getting soooooooo picky.

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KM San Jose CA — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:23:06 GMT

Romney for President he looks like it.

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Bryan, Montana — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:30:24 GMT

this is a political forum and should remain political. Take the religion discussion somewhere else. Why is it that religion seems to not be an issue with any other candidate? Look at MR. Romney as a politician and then make your vote. What he does in his personal life is nobody's business. Do you know what religion Clinton was? Even if you do... did he even participate or practice his beliefs? And where did that get him. At least Mitt believes and practices his Christian Beliefs.

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Bryan, Montana — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:34:00 GMT

Pat, don't post if you are ignorant of the facts. Mitt has one wife, and has only ever had one wife. Can't say the same for many. A better example of a "family" man than any candidate out there. If you can't keep a family together, how do you expect to keep a country together?

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Jeremy, ABQ — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:33:12 GMT

Pretty boy Romeny who's only reason he is running is because of his looks is up to his dirty tricks by expanding his lead. Mitt Ronmey would looks like a guy who is the President in the movies. I will bet on some money right now that Mitt Romney has some sexual secerets about his private life that he doesn't want the people to know about. If it is true another hyopcrite or what I call them "HYPOCRATS" are doing.

Romney expands lead in Iowa

TM, Vermont — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:46:31 GMT

As a moderate, a democrat,and a mormon, I find such Bigotry and hatred shocking. Mitt has some fantstic leadership qualities proven in his business dealings and olympics, church callings etc. I would be a major fan except he is incredibly weak on the environment and climate change-- too bad really.

Edwards for Change '08

Romney expands lead in Iowa

mike kohr — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:22:35 GMT

An honest assesment from a partisan Democrat:

John McCain would be the most formidable canidiate on the Republican side in the general election, and would be a good president that would be able to reach across the aisle to the large Democratic majorities that will be present in 2009. That McCain is being treated like a leper in his own party is evidence of the radical shift to the right of the party of Lincoln.
Romney would be the next best candidate in the general election for the Republicans. He has serious issues with credibility and authenticity however. If Hillary is our candidate, Romney's weakness on these issues will be muted. However, if Obama pulls an upset and wins the nominbation he will beat Romney or any other Republican like a rented mule. McCain remains the exception to that rule. He would match up well against Obama on many issues. McCain's liabilities of cozying up to George W. Bush will haunt him and he is tied to his support of the surge in Iraq, an effort that is 75,000 soldiers too few and four years to late.

Romney expands lead in Iowa

LKO, Honolulu, Hawaii — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:24:29 GMT

Mitt Romney is the best candidate to lead our country at this time. He has shown his ability to turn around companies, organizations, government, etc. He's talented, an optimist, enthusiastic, and has the ability to get the job done. He has the backing of some great indivduals in the Evangelical, Economic, Governmental, and other communities. Let's unite and elect our next AMERICAN PRESIDENT, Willard Mitt Romney!

Romney expands lead in Iowa

Ashley, Monroe, WI — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:15:00 GMT

I'm sorry if I offend anyone with this statement but I would never vote for a mormon canidate no matter what is veiws on the issues are. I was engaged to a mormon for 2 years and see what The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints is like, being from another religion myself, honestly scared me. I'm afraid that a mormon president would try to impose mormon values on the country as a whole, without giving the people a choice. Just like the elders that show up on your doorstep and won't shut up even after you tell them your not interested. We have seperation of church and state for a reason and in my opinion any mormon canidate would put that and the rest of the constitution in jepeordy more than the Bush administration already has.

Romney expands lead in Iowa

JohnP, Utah — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:49:19 GMT

It sure seems odd to me that people accuse Mitt of being a "flip flopper" for changing his mind once on any issue while at the same time cursing Bush for stubbornly refusing to do so. I don't expect perfection from politicians; I do expect judgment to triumph over bull-headedness. I'm not a big Mitt fan. From our Olympics experience, I got the feeling he was an elitist snob. But then again, should we expect any less from a high profile figure in Mass?
Would he be a good president? Probably so. Would he take his marching orders from Salt Lake City? Of course not! People will be watching anxiously for the first occurrence of that to jump up and down and have nose-bleeds. We've already seen how much vitriol the ignorant can spew. Will I vote for him? That remains to be seen.

Romney expands lead in Iowa

Mike C., New York, NY — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:54:34 GMT

In my nearly 25 years as a moderate Conservative in NY, I have NEVER voted for a Democrat. Not once! If you know anything about NY, compiling such a voting record is nearly impossible. However, if Romney wins the GOP nod, I will vote for whoever the Dems nominate, be it Hillary, Edwards or Obama. I detest phonies and Romney is in the elitist, ultra slick phony. When you add to that his Mormon faith, which is perhaps even less credible than Scientology, you have a guy I won't vote for, under any circumtances!

I hope others who usually vote Republican will see through this guy's fake veneer and elect ANYONE else!

Romney expands lead in Iowa

Jared B., Orem, UT — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:23:31 GMT

To Ashley: are you sure that your not just bitter about a relationship gone bad? If you didn't know, the LDS believe that the constitution is inspired of God as well as the founding of this great country. They're taught to be patriots and to obey the laws of any country in which they reside. Mitt has been taught this as well. The LDS Leaders have never told any of it's membership how to vote. They would never try to influence Mitt. It would go against many of their core beliefs.

To Mike: Where did your knowledge of the "Mormons" come from? Anti-LDS literature? Why don't you ask someone who knows or atleast do some real research.

Isn't it funny that all of those that are displaying anti-LDS attitudes are the same people who would be outraged if their own religion was under attack? They probably find the fact that the LDS church membership was persecuted and driven from state to state in it's early existance an alright thing.

Romney expands lead in Iowa

Apollo, Seattle, WA — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:58:23 GMT

stopbigots.com

Don't chase away the only solid block of GOP voters!

Romney expands lead in Iowa

Monalisa Puaina,PagoPago American Samoa — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:52:54 GMT

My name is Monalisa Puaina and yet also a memeber of the church.I don't know why everyone is talking about the church.You guys are suppose to vote for him and if you guys don't want too, than it doesn't mean you guys have to talk about the church.Romney Mitts can be a president,he is born there,so he has the right.For all you haters may god bless you.I want to share with all of you my testimony that the church of"Jesus Christ Of latter-Day Saint is the true church,and i know that Romney Mitts also belive so.Don't say anything bad about the church you have not been to or visit our church.....VOTE FOR ROMNEY MITTS....

Romney expands lead in Iowa

Stephanie, Cleveland, Ohio — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:37:40 GMT

Fake Christians you obviously don't even know what mormons are then. That is very ignorant of you to say that they arn't christians. Maybe you should do real research on him and get true facts about the religion and you would know christ is the center or it. And also about multiple wives really do some research because that isn't even allowed in the religion. You people who say stuff like that are so ignorant to the truth that you are willing to believe false statements by anyone on the streets!!! Also not only mormons are voting for him and not all mormons are voting for him. Before you judge why don't you learn what he is really about