Comments on: Is Anti-Mormon Bigotry Helping Mike Huckabee ?

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:45:31 +0000

One thing that went wrong with country was the removeable of Prayer in schools. Then they removed the TEN COMMANDMENTS.And now they are trying to separet Church and state.WE NEED OUR SAVIORS MESSAGES BACK IN THIS WORLD!!!! People need to wake up God is sending signs all you have to do is open your eyes”to see to know and belive!! Wake up chirstians vote for our Faith and huckabee.No one is perfect but he is the best person for our nation.

By: Utah Mormon

Utah Mormon — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:43:36 +0000

Excellent points. As much as people want to deny it, Religion is one of the most powerful, moving forces known to man. It has a huge impact on this political race.

By: jenner

jenner — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:56:59 +0000

I don’t think the Mormon issue is going to prevent Romney from winning the election. While there is a vocal subset of evangelical voters who tend to have more bigoted views, most Americans will likely select a candadite based on character and issues.

Also, do not underestimate the LDS vote. Only 14% of Mormons live in Utah. Do not forget that Mormon pioneers settled and founded Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and hundreds of other western cities. the influence is still strong.

The only reason they are not noticed is because evangelical and LDS values are identical and Mormons vote in line with evangelicals. I personally know of many Latter-Day Saints who are deeply offended by Huckabee’s crusade (whisper and inuendo) to remind evangelicals that “Mormons are different.” I would anticipate a large exodus of LDS voters from the GOP if they feel for one second that the GOP and Huckabee snubbed Romney solely because of his faith.

LDS fathers do not like the idea of telling their sons that they can go to Harvard, become one of the most successful CEO’s in America, even be governor or Mass., but forget about ever being President son because bigoted evangelicals will cut you off at the pass.

No, I don’t think LDS parents are looking forward to that conversation with their children.

If you doubt the LDS population can influence the race if they separate from the GOP pack you should read the cover story from today’s “USA Today” newspaper where it points out that the 3 fastest growing states since 2000 were UT, AZ, and NV, all heavily LDS states. Again, only 14% of LDS are in Utah. There are millions of LDS scattered across the country, particularly in the west. They are going to flock to vote nationwide in primaries which typically only have a small turnout of GOP activists.

Here is a great post about why evangelicals should vote for Romney:

http://www.evangelicalsformitt.org/why.php

By: K.R. Wilkinson

K.R. Wilkinson — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:31:04 +0000

I would like to understand why anyone of faith would support a man who would actively participate in slandering millions of people in the country he wants to hold office in. Whether I support the Mormon religion or not is irrelevant compared to a leader preaching hatred toward a particular group of people. I do not believe those actions come from Jesus Christ. Even if Huckabee supported my political views, which he does not, I could not vote for a man who is an obvious bigot. As a Christian, I do not want Huckabee representing me.

By: Bublent

Bublent — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:40:59 +0000

Huckabee has flip flopped on immigration, taxes (actually lied about those), health care, the cuban embargo, and he lied when he said he didn’t know much about the Mormon faith. In 1998 he gave a speech to crowd of 20,000 who were specifically gathered to seek out Mormons and destroy their faith. Now that’s not very christian. Huckabee’s campaign is only as strong and Mormon bigotry.

By: Huckabee The Hypocrite « Messenger and Advocate

Huckabee The Hypocrite « Messenger and Advocate — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:33:54 +0000

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By: hoobie

hoobie — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:59:01 +0000

Huck has no chance. What Iowans think matters only to Iowans.

By: Al-Ozarka

Al-Ozarka — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:56:53 +0000

You folks never cease to amaze. You want to make this obvious surge of Huckabee’s into something it is not. America is getting a look at the Governor…and they like what they see. The true middle of America will come together, Republican, Democrat, Independent alike…and pull the lever for Mike Huckabee next Novemeber.

You and your “revolutionaries” will be among them.

This isn’t about religious bigotry…it’s about picking a LEADER, Christian or otherwise…who is most qualified to lead a nation fracturing before our eyes.

Huckabee in ‘08…Reagan Minus the Astrologer!