August 11, 2026

Nationwide Poll: Most know that Mormons are Christians, but especially Republicans.

Most people consider Mormons–members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints–to be Christians, says a new nationwide poll by the Salt Lake Tribune. That’s interesting, and it’s also probably good news to Mitt Romney, whose biggest liability is not the health care reforms he signed as Governor of Massachusetts but his religion.

What’s more interesting, at least to me, is who questions Mormons’ Christianity. It’s not those “crazy” conservatives; rather, it’s the Democrats and Independents.

Is it flip-flopping or Mormons?

I’m starting to wonder if the criticism of Romney as a flip-flopper is just proxy for the real concern: bigotry against Mormons, of which, unabashedly, Romney is one. [Salt Lake Tribune] Related articles Mormonism a ‘cult,’ says pastor in comments on Romney (ctv.ca) mitt romney, mormonism and bad politics (daytonhartman.com)

Such a thing as bad press for Mormons after Jeffress?

A political consultant I once worked with, after we saw our candidate’s name appear prominently in a less than flattering newspaper article, made the following comment: “Did they get his name right? We’ll take it.” In other words, there’s nothing wrong with free press. (A caveat might be carved out for when that press involves […]