Mormon Inc' always made a big deal out of the fact that Joseph Smith ran for President. Well obviously he didn't win, not even close, but they make it sound like it was a big deal.. Probably more in the likes of Beau Grites.
So does your religion make you want to vote for a Mormon or do you think outside the box and vote for the person that you feel is best qualified?
2007-06-12 18:17:02 · 15 answers · asked by Cheese and Rice 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1844
2007-06-15 02:05:00 · update #1
to ME: --- Someone of YOUR KIND?? What the hell is that?
2007-06-15 11:49:12 · update #2
what the hell does someones religion matter in politics as long as they have the same political views?
i guess the constitution is just kidding where it talks about separation of church and state
2007-06-12 18:30:51 · answer #1 · answered by blackroserequiem 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One compelling reason Joseph Smith Jr didn't win his campaign for US President is that he was murdered before the election! Not even I would vote for the deceased to lead this nation.
The LdS Church is a tax-exempt non-profit organization, ergo cannot legally promote nor demote any candidate. Every ellection year, the First Presidency sends out a letter encouraging all members to participate and vote based on personal moral convictions.
Thirdly, I don't think a candidate's religion is reason enough to vote for them. We must look at previous work experience (Mayor, Governor, Senator, or other public office?) and platform. I personally voted against a woman in a local election because her whole platform was that she was Mormon (she couldn't answer simple questions about watr rights or H-3). As Mitt Romney's camp is fond of saying, we are voting for a Commander in Chief, not a Theologian in Chief.
2007-06-12 18:33:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I've never heard that Joseph Smith ran for President, even though I'm a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (a Mormon).
I value "Mormon" candidates because I know where they stand regarding abortion, homosexuality, war, and the family. This makes "Mormon" candidates safe bets.
However, political experience, specific strategies, initiative, and crisis management are usually not determined by religion. For this reason, I regard "non-Mormon" candidates with serious intrest and inquiry. If a "Mormon" candidate is lousy in these areas, I won't vote for him. However, I also won't vote for candidates who are politically adept, but have morals opposed to mine.
2007-06-13 17:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by Rufus Rutendo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a Mormon, so I can't answer that particular question. Speaking as a (sometimes) practicing Baptist - and no, not the kooky kind - I must admit that I am very leery of Mitt Romney now that I know he belongs to the LDS Church. So while I certainly would not make membership in my particular faith a prerequisite for my vote (if I did I'd be down to only about 1.2 million people I could vote for), I would have to say that there is at least one faith group whose members I will probably rule out in the upcoming election.
2007-06-12 19:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by jimbob 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope. The best candidate will get my vote, regardless of religion. Romney strikes me as a big-government weasel. This libertarian Mormon will be voting for Ron Paul in the primaries.
2007-06-15 05:02:12 · answer #5 · answered by Faeldaz M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't vote for someone because they're Mormon (and I am Mormon). Most Mormons I know are Republicans and I hate Republicans so I just assume they all pretty much are. I'd vote for the Democrat over the Mormon.
2007-06-12 18:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by mosquitoe_13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to what you implied, we are encourage to make our own choice on political matters.
We do recognized there are bad Mormons out there. We do not vote for someone simply because they are Mormons.
Harry Reed (Spelling ?) is an Mormon too, but I do not vote for him.
But it seems that you are discriminate against Mormons, and you would not vote for a candidate, simply because he or she is a Mormon.
2007-06-12 20:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by Wahnote 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is certainly an interest in a candidate who shares my faith. I would admit I pay attention to what he says, when I might ignore others. Aside from giving Romney a listen, my vote is still up for grabs. I will decide on all the issues.
2007-06-15 09:30:43 · answer #8 · answered by Isolde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of you paint an incorrect photograph of Obama, a minimum of from the analyze I extremely have completed. even regardless of the undeniable fact that, i think of there remains extra trash speaking available approximately Romney being Mormon. the two way, it is going to no longer be counted. somebody could be regardless of faith they like and that i will admire them a similar, as long as that faith does not reason harm to harmless people, and so on. If their faith is in basic terms meditated of their morals and way of existence, it is going to no longer replace your vote. Mormons are the two democrats and republicans and are instructed to act in accordance to their very own awareness and values. permit's desire people are not so ignorant to base a vote on somebody's intercourse, race or faith.
2016-10-17 02:38:15 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd look for someone who's qualified and would do good and has done good for the country. For these reasons I'd vote for Mitt Romney. I haven't been too impressed with Harry Reid and probably wouldn't vote for him if he were to run.
2007-06-13 11:43:50 · answer #10 · answered by Dan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋