If Mitt Romney were to win the GOP nomination for Presidential candidate, could you vote for him? Would his Mormon background discourage you from voting for him, encourage you to vote for him, or have no effect on your decision? Personally, I wouldn't vote for any of the Republican candidates currently vying for position to make a run at the nomination. Actually, it would take a miracle from a god in which I don't believe for me to vote for a Republican for president at all. Just curious of the influence of Mormonism on the general populace.
2006-12-12 10:10:30 · 12 answers · asked by Kyle 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
His simply being a Mormon is meaningless to me. I would not vote for him, though because he is ultra conservative--a total opposite from me. His politics simply do not match my own, so he would not be someone I would choose.
2006-12-12 10:19:50 · answer #1 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry that you have decided not to believe in God. A lot of young people do this for a while, but presently come to their senses. Just take a look outside at the trees and birds and animals, maybe even at some human beings, and try to figure out how you or anyone else but God could produce one from scratch.
Mitt Romney, like a lot of other Mormons, is an intelligent, conservative individual who would serve our nation well as President. Unfortunately, the polls indicate that a lot of people wouldn't vote for a Mormon. Just more bigotry from the uninformed. His background wouldn't bother me in the least.
2006-12-12 10:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Those people who posted here saying that religion shouldn't matter are not tuned into the voting public. Of course his religious belief will play a huge role in the election. However, Mitt Romney has a lot going for him in terms of success. He introduced universal health care to Mass. He successfully ran as a conservative in a liberal state. He appeals to voters from both sides, and his personal values/morals will play well to audience ready for someone to "clean up" Washington. He also has the support of the governors of this country, who can be a huge asset to any campaign.
What Romney needs to do is pull a Kennedy like speech in which he declares that while he is religious, his belief will not interfere with his running of this country.
PS To the person who said if is Bishop said to, that is an abuse of the power of the bishop to be dictating from the pulpit whom his congregation should vote for. There is one thing the Church has always done is say to vote your conscience and they stay out of politics. It needs to remain that way. Get a clue would you? Educate yourself rather than relying upon another's ideas to guide your decision making process.
2006-12-12 14:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who cares about religion? Its the person's own personal views and goals that matter. Religion should not be a factor in voting for anyone whether president, govenor, senator...etc...
2006-12-12 12:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sephiroth~The One Winged Angel~ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Isn't Harry Reid a member of the LDS church too? If he was running for the Dem nomination, would you be asking this question?
Hillary's supposed to be a Methodist, maybe a Baptist -- would that cause you to post a message like this?
2006-12-12 10:24:21 · answer #5 · answered by geek49203 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
answer this: why not? if he is who you feel is the best candidate, then by all means, vote for him. this IS America. Rock the vote!!
let America know you opinion. that is the main idea of democracy---FREEDOM OF SPEECH. so why not?
2006-12-12 10:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by GatorNation 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why would his or her religion matter? Are you voting for the most qualified candidate of your party or one that share's your religious beliefs?
2006-12-12 10:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by DON S 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Um I wouldn't really care because
1. I can't vote
2. It depends if he's a good politician, and this is not really about religion (unless he was Muslim, no offence at all but that would be wierd because we are having a war in a Muslim country...)
2006-12-12 10:19:40 · answer #8 · answered by dia9301 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, his Mormon background would discourage me.
Having dealt directly with Mormons, I find that they are arrogant, opinionated and unconcerned about anyone or anything not Mormon-related
2006-12-12 10:20:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Religion shouldn't be a part of politics. If he doens't impose his religion believes on other people i guess i would be okay with it.
2006-12-12 10:22:01 · answer #10 · answered by timi405 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋