With the wide variety of Republican candidates campaigning to run for president, Mitt Romney seems to have taken center stage - being the only member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - commonly known as Mormons, who is in the running. Why this draws so much interest amazes me. I don't remember worrying about candidates' religion before. Although it seems like the fact that Jimmy Carter was a Baptist was a conversation point back when. It would be nice if people were as concerned about a candidate's capabilities and desires as they are about his or her religion.
However - I think Romney's PR guy (even if it's himself - which it could be) is doing a bang-up job. The guy is irrefutable. He defends his religion, but draws attention back to the campaign, back to our country and what it needs - what he can provide. PR at its finest.
From a recent story on msnbc.msn.com, it seems people are becoming less concerned about Romney's faith. In fact, 66 percent of Republican voters say they have no concerns - only 13 percent say they are concerned. In my humble opinion, this is, in part, thanks to great PR.
Mormons may differ in their beliefs from other Christian faiths, but to say they are not Christian. It is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. With Jesus Christ being in the center of the name of the church, it's hard to deny that Mormons are, indeed, Christian. Anyway.
Four years ago as Romney campaigned, while he did well, he didn't have the presence he does today. He has obviously been doing his homework - and so has his PR guy.
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