Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

pat huntington ny — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:26:10 GMT

Mitt...a typical response from this flip flopping fading fast freak show!

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:30:37 GMT

I think there better be a video camera in the room when ANY presidential candidate has to answer tough questions.

All except Hillary....
We all know she doesn't answer the tough questions.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Jack, Greenville, SC — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:49:24 GMT

Wow, that was pretty bad. Maybe Romney should have kept to his not telling everything line (the one he employed in response to Obama's candid admission to drug use as a youth).

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Jack, Greenville, SC — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:50:47 GMT

Ps. Romney's response in the Christian Science Monitor piece is not even close to what he claimed it was later.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Nathan Webb, Denver — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:54:25 GMT

Ijaz wanted to sink Romney so bad he had to make up a story, what a jerk.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Trey, Tempe, AZ — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:54:47 GMT

Sounds to me like another time when the context of the story is cherry picked by the MSM. If anyone knows about being religiously tolerant, it should be Romney. Context MSM look into it.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:05:24 GMT

Sounds like big insult to Muslims. Don't try to spin your goofs, yourself, Mitt. Somebody is taping that, too. Face it, you're as unhip to Islam, as many Americans are to Mormonism. The goofier you get about Islamic Jihad, the more people will wonder if there is a Mormon Jihad. Best hire Spin Artists with MA's in 'Diversionary Projection',...or suck up to FOX, and borrow a couple dozen of theirs.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Amazed, Atlanta — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:07:46 GMT

Ha. Mitt of ALL people, should understand the pain of being a part of a religion scorned by many. A lot of people out there think Mormons are a cult, and a dangerous one. Not unlike Muslims. People tend to condem what they don't understand, and that's a shame. For people of ALL faiths. And not surprisingly, Mitt plays to the lowest common denominator of the republican base. Those who "fear" outsiders. Only those who believe this snake oil salesman (Mitt) are more pathetic.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

madczech — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:11:58 GMT

what's this crap about mohammed the teddy bear.
go figure, amerika! your next with this correctness crap. its stinks of poop! kakka, baloney. double standard dung hole stuff.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

douglas soileau — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:12:27 GMT

let the muslims on an important cabinet post, for what, so we can learn to live in the 13th century ??

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Colby, Arizona — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:16:24 GMT

I don't know why a person who has previously only donated to democrats in his entire life was even taken seriously in his criticism of Romney. (see http://www.newsmeat.com/media_political_donations/Mansoor_Ijaz.php, to view his donation records).

Imagine the media taking this serously a similar claim about Obama or Clinton by Rush Limbaugh or someone else from the Right. This was a case of someone looking for a reason to target Romney.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Samurai-X — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:20:56 GMT

And there you have it, another shining example of special interest groups asking a pointed (read as trapping) question, and then innacurately reporting the answer in order to taint and control the others viewpoint. No one seems to have the honesty, integrity, or courage to "shoot straight", ask real questions, and report clean-unbiased answers that were given. Are we looking out for the best interest of "We the People" by twisting words and lying and gratifying eachother with false answers ? Or are we simply trying to controll the issue by whatever means neccessary so that "WE" can be on the winning team and regain control for our particular party?
- I thought the premis of Life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness was supposed to be safe guarded by these jokers: the media, the wrighters, the representatives, the house and cabinet, the president.

- Feed a person poison to cure his cold and he will die, same applies to you country people... wake up.

- The samurai -

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

John, Michigan — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:26:48 GMT

Who cares who he would put in his cabinet at this point, atleast he is honest about his answers unlike some of the so-called front runners (hilary rudy)

Romney 08

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

bobf — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:29:27 GMT

W hires people that fill in the box. If it is good enough for our president, it should be good enough for Romney. We all know repuke loyalty is all the matters to repukes. That hate all other americans that do not praise the republican partry as god. In their minds god and republican are one in the same. So Romney we know only cronies and loyalists will fill your cabinet posts. I just wish repukes quit lying and say what is really on their minds. They are all about power and god. They will use any method to retain their power for the sake of their god. That is why the use negative advertising all the time. In the name of GOD, no smearing or fear mongering will get in their way on there quest for power.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Lee in CA — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:33:57 GMT

Mitt's response seems reasonable to me.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

CMC, San Diego CA — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:34:11 GMT

Mitt's comments (after the fact) coincide with his previous comments on "involving" various ethnic groups in his administration. He doesn't fill posts that way, he looks at merit and that's all he cares about. That common sense approach is the way it should be.

In my mind this american born muslim is trying to stir up controversy where none exists, and the media is falling for it.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Dozirulf, Youngstown, OH — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:37:44 GMT

This guy puts his foot in his mouth more often than he puts it in his shoes.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Mark A. Russell — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:45:49 GMT

I find it interesting that you and other members of the Mainstream Media have failed to ask Gov. Romney a question that is central to his religious beliefs and would impact on how he treats a whole class of citizens-namely Blacks.

As taken from the Black Mormon Homepage:

In February, 1848, Brigham Young preached, for the first time, that Negroes were "the children of Cain" and "cursed". By "cursed" he meant:

1. They were Canaanites and were to be servants of the descendants of Shem and Japheth (Whites and Semites) until the curse was removed by the LORD.

2. They were banned from the Mormon priesthood and Mormon temples until the curse was removed by the LORD.

3. They were the children of Cain, and Cain was the first Negro; the black skin was the "mark" of Cain.

From 1848 until 1978 (130 years) black Mormons could not partake of the Higher Ordinances of Mormon Temples (Endowments and Sealings) nor could black Mormon men be ordained to any office in the priesthood (there were only two exceptions to this rule, the son and grandson of Elijah Abel); which every single Mormon male is supposed to hold after the age of 12.

Why don’t you ask Romney if he agrees with Brigham Young, what his father’s thoughts were on this issue when he ran for President, and how it has framed his outlook on race relations?

Mike Huckabee has answered about his views on race. Why don’t you and other members of the media ask Romney about this? Why are you cutting him such slack? Where is your journalistic integrity or basic curiosity regarding this fundamental question?

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

David Aust, Spanish Fork, Utah — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:53:08 GMT

Pat, what do you mean "fading fast freak show?" If you look at his statistics, he is far from fading fast. In fact, he is rising steadily. It would almost appear that Romney is the biggest threat to the Democrats among the GOP while Guiliani is looking more and more like one of them.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

mbe — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:00:15 GMT

They pick on him, why? B/C he's honest. If only the CNN were honest about the Democrats' hidden agenda and back-door handshakes with academic and militant terrorists. When a Mormon dude says "No" it's better than a Democrat saying "Yes,"--that yes to every single PC question has turned the Democratic party into a premature freak. Good for the Mormon for refusing to salute the PC movement. How many Muslims in America support terrorism and why the animosity towards civil rights (and doesn't their"peaceful" religion welcome social hatred?); now, these are hard-core questions.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

S.Kazee, Ashland, KY — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:00:32 GMT

True to the saints' leadership history,most committed Mormons will say just about ANYTHING if they think it is what is "politically" expedient and advanatageous to the first goal of Mormonism which historically and currently is the subjugation first of the nation and second of the world to Mormonism. Don't expect to hear temple Mormon Romney espouse that goal, however, the guy is super-prepped for dealing with gentiles, as non-Mormons are labeled by Mormons.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:07:32 GMT

That last bit does raise the question of how unbiased is the person asking the questions. Well, I guess you also have wonder why would someone be asking the question now. There is no nominee on either of the major parties, and many of the minor parties may not have thought of who would run on their ticket yet.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Phx Az — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:11:16 GMT

I think he is the most honest man running look again at the background of the other and how they live their lives and it speaks volumes............this man has turned things around time and time again and he can do it to this country he has helped many with his own money and time take a DEEPER LOOK

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

John B, Des Moines, IA — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:12:23 GMT

A guy who goes on every day about "jihadism" and "islamofascism" knows all about religious tolerance? Doesn't sound like it from where I sit.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Harold Provins Trenton Fl — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:15:09 GMT

I go along with Mitt you pick the people that can do the job.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Mark, Salt Lake City, Utah — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:20:02 GMT

I just have to laugh at the comments criticizing Romney in this story. It's completely obvious that this story was made up in an attempt to smear Gov. Romney's image. Notice this conversation was "off the record"... how convenient. The man who wrote this claim is a Democratic supporter who has given over $23,000 to Democratic Elections since 1996. The Democrats greatly fear running up against Gov. Romney because he wil be so hard to smear in the General Election.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

new york — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:38:34 GMT

viva george w bush. we mexicans want bush for another 4 years.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

momma obama — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:52:50 GMT

amazing -- after 911, we are in a world war with a specific religious stance. A group who has & continually swears to destroy all of thewestern world.
Why would anyone even think a president should consider putting one of them in the cabinet!!

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

James Harris, Houston, Texas — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:53:47 GMT

Let's get back to the basics. This nation was founded upon Judeo-Christian principles and beliefs, period. We must remember that in a democratic republic the majority does not rule. Instead it is driven to satisfy the demands of the minority, no matter the consequences at the expense of the majority. Instead of raising people to a higher standard, this great divide will continue between a vocal minority and their agendas, whatever they represent and may be, and the silent majority. Everybody wants his or her rice bowl filled.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Capt. Flint — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:56:13 GMT

As someone who gagged through his 4 years as governor of my state, it is clear that he is an empty suit who will say absolutely anything to whatever group he is pandering to to get elected. He is the most transparently manipulative politician I have ever seen. The thought of him ever being president makes me want to vomit.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

thompson Media PA — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:57:07 GMT

Please! I am not a supporter of Mit Romney however I believe his response to an American of the Islamic faith was correct. Hopefully we can hold America's cabinet position to the highest standards and choose a qualified individual that is a man for the times. An Islamic Practicing American is not a man for these times.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Michaelitos, Boston, Mass. — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:57:43 GMT

People. Try reading the entire article before you post. Mitt didn't "condem" muslims. He clarified what a biased person wrote in the Christian Science Monitor. He said that he doesn't see ethnicity or religion as a qualifying factor.

What qualifies someone to the Cabinet are their "capacity and capabilities," their merits. That is exactly as it should be. Great for you Mitt for correcting a poor attempt at public smearing.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Ken Collins/ Wagoner, Oklahoma — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:04:15 GMT

It is a little suspicious when the Republicans tout Hillary as the best the Democrats have !!
Hillary is the easiest to beat is what is really being touted !!!

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Thomas Swift — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:05:32 GMT

Well, to the pointy heads asking "Huh...duh...wuts wrong wit' Mitt excluding Mus-lims?" Look, you dumb-bunnies, for the rest of us the irony here is delicious. Mitt and his freakish supporters run around whining like schoolgirls about anti-Mormon bigotry and Mitty reveals himself as nothing more than a pathetic bigot. LOL!

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

DSC Layton, Ut — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:06:57 GMT

what's wrong with us(Americans) can't we look for the good in someone and not the bad all the time. Mitt, is pro family , pro American, and I think and I believe is a good man with all the right things to take are country to the place were we need to go. Sometimes good is good and bad is bad, not good is bad and bad is good. I'm LDS and I'm not a cult member, but I'm sure that there is some who think that there's 13 million cult members in the world. I didn't know that we were bad for believing in God and his Jesus was a bad thing, I guess I should feel ashamed, not!!!!! When this country was founded by God fearing men and women they didn't say I'm sorry and Mitt, shouldn't either, When he goes to bed at night I know with out a doubt that he say's a prayer and when and if were lucky enough to have him a or President I know tha tare country well be in his prayers every night, we need them. This is coming from a Democrat the one that's was good enough for my Grand Parents and my Parents but not good enough for me.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Rob Millard Seattle, WA — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:09:30 GMT

It seems like a common sense approach to the problem. It would be like saying that he needs to have a catholic on the cabinet to understand the problems with the IRA.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Andrew D — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:10:30 GMT

Always entertaining to see the so many accusing Romney of flip-flopping, no matter the circumstances.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Greg Gilbert — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:12:50 GMT

I would think the smart thing for any candidate to do would be to employ the most knowledgable and effective person for a cabinet or any other post. To choose one on the basis voter group numbers or political and religious correctness may good politics but it's not good government. We've seen in the present administration what those standards of selection can do for foreign and any other policies.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Kirsten Mittens, Little Rock, Ark. — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:17:47 GMT

So how does the fact that the questioner donated to the Democratic party excuse Romney's foolish answer? Or is that not what you meant with your UPDATE!

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Daniel Powell — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:18:44 GMT

Mitt Romney is a good person. who cares what his religious back ground is. People call him a flip floper but i would much rather have a president who can look at the isues honestly and change his mind about them when new evdence or enlightenment comes to the table. Would you rather have a president who is so stuborn that he can't admit he's wrong? who keeps making the same bad decisions over and over. Mitt Romney is the best example of somone willing to change their mind and act inteligently when new evidence comes along. People should look at who he is and what he's done and stop making him a mockery because of his religion. America is supposed to stand for religious freedom. Mitt Romney might have a differanty religious back ground but if you look at what the mormons stand for they are about as hard core religious conservative as you can get. The fact that Mitt romney ever was pro gay marraige and pro abortion is highly unusual for a mormon and shows his flexability with the issues. People want to snare him in his words to dis credit him and thats sad. people say things they don't mean all the time. if everyone looked at them selves they would find that they have said somthing before that they didn't mean. how would you feel if people harrassed you about somthing that didn't come out of your mouth right.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Johnny Doeboi, NY, NY — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:24:08 GMT

I personally could care less what muslims think, or mormons think, I wouldn't vote for a candidate of either religion because they are both pedophile prophet, and profit based. How can anyone take such blatantly violent, and bigoted cults seriously. It not the interpretation, it's the example of their founding prophets that make these groups nuts.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

kelly rodriguez, tampa, fl — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:32:56 GMT

What is everybody upset at? What is wrong with what Romney said here? I don't want Muslims in the Cabinet. I want Americans in the cabinet. Period. You have to be more American than Muslim.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Radicalquest, El Paso, Texas — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:38:12 GMT

I would hope and pray that any president would put in the most qualified person no matter what their race, religion, sex, national origin, so on and so forth. Affirmative action just makes sure that someone with a certain race, religion, etc. gets a position for a quota or to be politically correct. Wouldn't you like to know that you got the position because you were the best qualified or because you fit a certain race, religion, etc.

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CMPS, Honolulu, HI — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:41:16 GMT

Why would we need muslims in "Office"?
we need Americans in the Cabine
I'm glad Romney thinks so! not like some of you who do not have an idea what muslims whant to do with Americans.

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M Gatrost — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:51:38 GMT

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Curtis — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:18:56 GMT

Sounds to me like everyone has thier own opinion of what they think is right for them. Look at us as a nation. Why do we let other influence our opinion by negative slander. The truth will come out, it always does! America, needs the right person as a leader more now than ever. Look at the candidates individually for what leadership abilities they have. What have they done to make things right in the past. This is character. In everything I've seen and heard. They are all politicians but who has character. My vote is for Mitt. He has proven charater to make things right no matter who's lives are at stake. Wouldn't our country be better off if slander and false statements were left where they belong! Leave that garbage out of this. This is our country, Let's make it better than how we found it!

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Fcromley,Jacksonville, Fl — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:24:13 GMT

I am always amazed and mortified how many really ignorant people live in this great country of ours. I have no doubt that this country is being watched over by Someone greater than ourselves, call him what you may (God, Allah, Jehovah, etc.) because if it wasn't for His love and concern, I have no doubt that we would have been in servitude many years ago. My only concern is that His patience and understanding will soon run out (I can't blame Him either, mine would have long ago) Mitt Romney is truly a breath of fresh air,in the political forum and would be a great president and asset to our country. We need someone who wants to be president because of his love for his country, not his "love for Power, Prosperity, or Prestige". He's already accomplished those things through Hard work. I pray for his election to the office of President and plan tobe at his inauguration in January 09.

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MAL, Kennesaw, GA — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:50:21 GMT

I have listened to Mr. Romney on many issues. The "quote" "based on the numbers of American Muslims [as a percentage] in our population, I cannot see that a cabinet position would be justified" by Mr. Ijaz doesn't even sound like something Romney would say.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Mr B, Ogden Utah — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:59:53 GMT

Always interesting to read peoples opinions to see if they have any substance to what they are saying. Very few facts.
What's interesting about this blog is to see if people actually read the Q and A. If they have then their responses make more sense wether their for Mitt or not. Or if a Democrat vs a replublican or not.

The media loves to creates issues that were never intended. When the clarifiaction comes people cry foul. This entrapment is very similar to the paparazzi. they could careless about us, the candidates or the celebrities they follow. Just want $$$.
What people need to look at closely is the character of the candidate. Do the qualities of the candidate fit their general profile. I say general because every candidate varies in criteria. Pick the best match and be grateful to vote and to have any say in the process.
Not a perfect process and is not really the point in question.
Mitt overall is a good guy for those that know anything about him.
You should look more at what he brings to the table and what he can do for this country as a whole.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Mike, Arizona, USA — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:02:28 GMT

From the comments here, it appears that it isn't the Muslims who are offended, so much as the chronically offended, who are offended on their behalf.

Truth is, the LDS church and the Muslims get along pretty well. The LDS Humanitarian Services and the Red Crescent Society (Muslim Red Cross) have a fine working relationship. And when that tsunami hit the largest Muslim country in the world, the Mormons were the FIRST in there with aid.

Having a Mormon president would not do anything to inflame the Muslims, and might have some effect in the other direction.

When you read the two accounts (Romney's and Ijaz's), and you read that Ijaz is a BIG contributor to Democratic candidates, only Romney's account has the ring of truth to it.

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PollM, Dallas TX — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:05:04 GMT

Will Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney's response regarding Muslims backfire?

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1106

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HMT-MI — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:19:45 GMT

Mitt will not get my vote---as he thinks all the voters in MI will vote for him---he has a surprise coming.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Ethan Larsen, Tampa, Florida — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:24:33 GMT

Romney is gaining momentum, and libral columnists like Mansoor Ijaz are now mudslingging at the Romney campaign. If you look up the actual interview and Romney's answer, its clear that Ijaz twisted words so Romney's answer fit his agenda.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

An American Muslim, Boston, MA — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:48:13 GMT

First of all, people posting things about what Muslims believe in and all that, LEARN ABOUT THE RELIGION BEFORE POSTING FALSIFIED INFORMATION!!! Second of all, I agree with what Romney said. Pick your guys according to merit, not ethnicity or religion. If he DID pick according to that, I would actually be deeply disappointed in him. And if the person who is well-qualified and a good candidate for a cabinet position happens to be Muslim, then bring him on. Don't be hating! Muslims don't want to destroy the West, contrary to popular American belief.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Daniel Goodaker, Laporte, Indiana — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:56:33 GMT

Nothing wrong with Mitt's response. Muslims make up such a small percentage of the population why should they be entitled to a high profile post just for the sake of political correctness. I don't want to shun the Muslim population here in the U.S. But this is a Judeo-Christian, capitalistic society-and I want it to stay that way! If I wanted a Muslim influenced nation I would move to the Mideast. You go Gov. Romney! Lets keep this country in the hands of SANE individuals and preserve a country of pride and safety for our children and grandchildren. Vote for the man who upholds American principles. Vote Mitt!

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Dr Coles, Los Angeles, CA — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:14:28 GMT

Islamic Fascism declared war against the U.S. and all non-Islamic nations. The truth is the truth. Why would any free human want to suppress this? http://tinyurl.com/2znnvl

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Conservative, Plainview, New York — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:53:26 GMT

I understand that jihad is part and parcel of Islam. If that is true, then all devlout Muslims must feel the need to convert all people of other faiths to Islam on pain of death. Mohammed had an army and converted non-believers on the point of his sword, i.e., convert or die. Charlemagne used the same approach in converting the eastern European pagans to Christianity. One difference between Christianity and Islam in their historical development is that Christ didn't have an army and didn't convert by coercing people. Mohammed did.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

RD, Gainesville, FL — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:01:28 GMT

It's amazing--the MSM tries so hard to find dirt on Mitt, from the dog carried on the station wagon to this. The fact of the matter is that Romney's a smart, capable person who will do great things for America. Go Romney '08!

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Jim E. Spring Valley Lake , California — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:47:27 GMT

Hillary ,
Were you aware that Ijaz has donated heavily to the Democratic Party and that you are his favorite candidate ? C'mon now Hillary , tell the truth . Is Ijaz really working for you , but you were unaware that he wrote the editorial for the Christian Science Monitor ? Enough said !

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leon houston — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:36:40 GMT

yea so much for all those that cried out bigot when anyone would try to explain how evangelicals feel. romney supporters(the great majority) called any one that dared to question their called candidate a bigot and hate filled. ye sow what ye have reaped.

romney has proven just who the bigot is and those that would still support him show their intolerance.

republicans hate America and middle class kids

meanwhile Edwards walks picket line and pledges to help the dying middle class out of the sinkhole bush and co have left us in.

if you notice in no way did I try to imply that edwards is more than just a man. when you read their posts, romney and paul supporters seem to give godlike qualities to their candidate.

go figure how any republican can continue to be a republican. blind faith just leaves you blind.

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An American Going Mad — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:22:49 GMT

how many rush to condemn a minor and obviously fabricated slight to those of the Islamic faith -- how few condemn the outright insults and slurs against the LDS religion

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

svb Spring Valley CA — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:15:23 GMT

Why are people so quick to accept what this Democratic fundraiser has to say as fact. A lot of these liberal reports in print and on tv are quoting this guy as if they were quoting Romney. It's incredibly misleading. Obviously Mitt Romney is not going to put a high priority on putting a Muslim in his Cabinet just on the basis of his ethnicity but instead will be based on the persons qualifications. Duh! This is another fabricated controversy fabricated by the media.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Johan — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:24:11 GMT

Mitt should just say no. If it were me, I would have said, "Not just no but, hell no!"

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

John Clarkson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:05:14 GMT

I can't believe someone sited the "Black Mormon Homepage". What a joke!

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Michael, California — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:33:53 GMT

Muslim is now an ethnicity? This man wants to lead our country and does not know the difference between religious conviction and one own ethnicity? Mr. Romney you might even have had a Japanese Muslim.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Jim Moser — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:41:44 GMT

I think we have a bigger problem than what's going on here. Demo's and Rep's are one and the same. Clinton gave us cafda, Bush gave us nafda. Look out folks, you won't have jobs for very long. Nor will you be speaking English for very long.

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Fact / AZ — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:56:32 GMT

Makes no difference if Mitt screwed up, fact being muslims don't belong on any government post!

Muslims have shown their intent to infect radical issue everywhere they come into contact with government. America is not sand bunny land!

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Semper-fido, Boston, Massachusetts — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:13:57 GMT

I think it is telling that Mansoor Ijaz didn't record his own question or Mr. Romney's answer. In this day of video-, or voice-recording-capabilities on practically any cell phone or with cameras size of your palm somebody as connected as Mansoor Ijaz is politically wouldn't have recorded his "gotcha" moment. The reason patently is that it wasn't a "gotcha" except in the (most very likely) fantasy-version of Mansoor Ijaz's Christian Science Monitor article.

Mansoor Ijaz has managed to promote Mansoor Ijaz, demote Mr. Romney, with a stroke of a pen. How convenient for this political operative. He has donated tens of thousands of dollars to Democrat causes in the last few years and is likely maneuvering himself into favored position in any prospective Democrat-regime, likely mirroring his prospective question for Mr. Romney. I think we should hold as a standard a true "smoking gun" verifiable video version of such questions and answers before we lend any credence to Mansoor Ijaz (whose credence incidentally is further undercut by his consistent and elevated political contributions to the other side of the aisle).

I am completely with "Colby", who, above, noted Mansoor Ijaz's previous contributions: http://www.newsmeat.com/media_political_donations/Mansoor_Ijaz.php

This is an easy hit-job, via misinterpretation. I also think it is usually self-serving for Mansoor Ijaz, and his own political prospects. He spends a fair amount of time pushing those, seemingly, in his original CSM article http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1127/p09s01-coop.html?page=1

http://semper-fido.blogspot.com/

Semper-fido

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

sir arthur, meridian, id — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:48:33 GMT

with minorities in a low percentage, making qualified minorites(eduated and experienced) harder to come by, wouldn't it make sense that because there are a higher population of qualified, accessible candidates, by chance not being minorites,it would be easier a to choose a qualified candidate who isn't a minority? he has to be given a chance to choose. and just because someone is LDS, doesn't make them racist, anyone who is educated in history at all and knew about the origins and history of the religion would know the people of the christian belief in the Book of Mormon are of middle eastern descent, and the religion itself is worldwide, with the population of members worldwide being more than the membership in america, mexicos, central americas and south americas population alone is more than the u.s. get your facts a little more honed in before bashing something you're not a part of, and know little to nothing about.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Mike, Washington — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:55:44 GMT

This whole political process is just disgusting. People will say or do anything to discredit their opponent. It is clear from this statement that Romney's words were taken out of context and twisted to put him in false light.

For those of you bigoted individuals speaking out against the Mormon or islamic faith in relation to politics--look deeper into the facts before you make such negative sweeping generalizations. The core doctrines and moral values of Mormons are completely in line with the conservative values this nation needs. I'm not voting for Mitt based on his religion, I'm voting for him based on his values and qualifications!

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

DLounsbury — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:10:08 GMT

Startling absent from your article was the fact that the questioner donated to the Clintons in the 1990's and is, by most analysts determination a Clintonite plant. He paid $100.00 bucks to Romney to get into the event but his article (and the belated timing of it) was a great return on his investment.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Al, Eau Claire, WI — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:31:39 GMT

Mormon Jihad? Are you kidding me? I find it incredibly hypocritical that people are condemning Romney's supposed intolerance for Muslims by making intolerant and ignorant slams on Mormonism. Subjegating the country and the world? When was the last time a Mormon strapped on a bomb and blew him/herself up in the name of Mormonism? You may not agree with what Mormons believe in, you may not like the Mormons you know, but the Mormons I know, zealouz though they are, are not hate-mongers and are not militant.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Ralph J Petrucci — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:21:41 GMT

Mitt Romney handed out PRO-GAY CIVIL RIGHTS flyers at a GAY PRIDE Festival in Boston to help win him votes to be the Gov of Massachusetts.

Now he is mailing out anti-gay civil rights flyers in Iowas to try to win votes to be President.

The man is one of the worst blatant liars in politics - unless you think believing in MULTIPLE GODS and believing that JESUS and SATAN are brothers, and believing that lying for power is ok, and that when you die you may become one of millions of GODS equal to the GOD of planet earth - he is not a Christian and he does not tell the truth. Period.

He did nothing at Gov of Massachusetts except oversee a tunnel that was not inspected and collapsed and travel around the country bad-mouthing the state to promote himself. Not a good man at all.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Ralph Petrucci — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:23:00 GMT

The whole Democratic donation issue is crazy - so no journalist can belong and support a political party ?

Really ?
That is insane.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Ralph Petrucci — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:26:51 GMT

The last time I looked, this was a Christian nation, founded on Christian beliefs and values. I would hope that Mr. Romney would appoint men and women that are also grounded in the Christian heritage that this nation represents.

In response: Mitt Romney and all Mormons are NOT Christians. They do not worship Christ the way we do.
They think he is just one of many sons of THIS planets GOD and GODDESS. Yes they believe in multiple Gods - not one. They also believe they become GODS equal to the God of this planet.

Again they believe in multiple GODS and GODESSES who produce Angels who come to earth to try to be "good" and then become GODS themselves. They also believe Jesus and Satan are brothers. Those are heretical anti-christ beliefs. Yup Marie Osmond and Harry Reid believe that anti-christian stuff to.

Dont believe the lie. Mormanism is NOT a christian religion.

Romney clarifies answer on Muslims

Robert Jorgenson, Salt Lake City, Utah — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:32:09 GMT

Why Mormons Are Not Christian.
And are a Cult!

First: Mormons do not follow or believe in the historic Jesus Christ of the Bible, but rather in a difference Jesus. This is why most Biblical Christians emphatically insist that Mormons are not Christians. Let me explain.

The god of the Mormons is not the God of the Bible. To the Mormons, Jesus is the firstborn son of an exalted "man" who became the god of this world. The man-god of Mormonism was made the god of this world because of his good works on another planet somewhere out in the universe. He "earned" godhood, and was thus appointed by a counsel of gods in the heavens to his high position as the god of planet Earth. The Mormon god of this world was a man, like all men, who became a god. This is what the celestial marriage and the temple vows are all about. LDS men, by doing their temple work, are striving for exaltation by which they, too, shall one day become gods. Their wives will be the mother goddesses of "their" world and with their husband will produce the population of their world. This is the Mormon doctrine of "eternal progression."

Note the following quote from the Mormon Journal of Discourses, vol. 1, page 123, made by the LDS Apostle Orson Hyde:

"Remember that God, our heavenly Father, was perhaps once a child, a mortal like we ourselves, and rose step by step in the scale of progress, in the school of advancement; has moved forward and overcome, until He has arrived at the point were He is."

Lorenzo Snow, late President of the Mormon church, made this statement in the second verse of his famous poem entitled, "Man's Destiny":

"As Abra'm, Isaac, Jacob, too, babes, then men--to gods they grew. As man now is, our God once was; As now God is, so man may be,-- Which doth unfold man's destiny. . ."

The God of the Bible is not an exalted man. The God of the Bible is omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient. The Bible says He is the only God and there are no other Gods. He had no beginning or end and he is a spirit being and never was a man.

Note the clear teaching of the Bible as to who the real God is:

Numbers 23:19, "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?"

Psalms 102:26-27, "They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end."

Isaiah 43:10-11, "Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour."

Isaiah 44:6, "Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God."

Isaiah 44:8, "Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any."

Isaiah 45:21-22, "Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else."

Jeremiah 23:24, "Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD."

Malachi 3:6, "For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."

John 1:16-18, "And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him."

John 4:24, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."

Romans 1:22, "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things."

Colossians 1:15, "Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:"

1 Timothy 1:17, "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen."

1 Timothy 6:16, "Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen."

Clearly, Mormonism's god is not the God of Christianity who is the God revealed to us in the Bible. The Mormon god is a god formed from the imaginations of Joseph Smith, and in truth is a false, non-existent god or idol.

Second: The Jesus Christ of Mormonism is not the Jesus Christ of the Bible.

The Mormon Jesus is the son of this man-god. The Mormon Jesus is the brother of Lucifer, and according to LDS teaching, he married several of the Marys of the New Testament. He is not, to the LDS church, "God incarnate" as the Bible plainly states. Clearly, the Mormon god and Jesus are not the true