Will Romney Perform Well Among Evangelicals Tonight?
- Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:33pm by
Billy Hallowell
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Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney continues to be the party front-runner on the national stage. But it’s been no secret that he has had a difficult time drumming up excitement among conservatives and Republicans, alike. In one particular area — faith — the candidate has struggled to gain favor with evangelicals, with rival Rick Santorum doing a more effective job at courting this particular cohort.
Considering the 437 delegates that are up for grabs during tonight’s “Super Tuesday” marathon, the impact of faith is being heavily examined by pundits and journalists, alike.
When comparing Romney and Santorum, the religious dynamics are profound. As noted, Romney, a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has shown some signs that he’s struggling among evangelicals. However, Santorum, a Catholic, has done very well among this portion of the electorate. On the flip side, Santorum has oddly fared poorly among Catholics, with Romney captivating this particular denomination.
The Pew Forum has analyzed polling data from seven of the 11 states where primary contests have occurred. Religious News Service provides a recap of results that corroborate the aforementioned notions:
Though he won evangelicals in two states, in general Romney has performed 15 percentage points better among non-evangelicals, according to an analysis released Friday (March 2) by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. [...]
White evangelicals formed more than a third of all GOP primary voters in each state except for Nevada (24 percent) and New Hampshire (21 percent). Romney, a Mormon, won the evangelical vote in those two states, and nearly tied for first in Arizona and Florida. But he lost the evangelical vote badly in three states: Michigan, Iowa and South Carolina.
Somewhat surprisingly, Santorum has not won the Catholic vote in a single state in which data is available, according to the Pew Forum.
In Ohio, a important swing state that is, no doubt, the most watched among today’s 10 races, Romney and Santorum have a great deal to gain — or lose — depending on how the race concludes. At this point, the two candidates are neck and neck and time is running out.
On the faith front, Ohio is considered heavily evangelical (in 2008, 44 percent of the state identified as evangelical Christian). With Romney continuing to falter among this cohort, many questions remain leading up to tonight. Recently, in Michigan, another state that has a large evangelical population (39 percent), Santorum, though he narrowly lost the state, won the evangelical vote (51 percent to 35 percent).
Tonight, the pressure is on. In Tennessee, another highly-watched state, Romney and Santorum are also relatively close together in the polls, with Santorum entering the night with what polls reveal to be a slight advantage. If Romney is able to secure a victory in Tennessee, he will be able to showcase his ability to compete in the south — and, particularly, among evangelicals.
Tennessee, Georgia and Oklahoma are all states that the candidates will compete in tonight. Additionally, the majority of each state has Republican primary voters that are predominately (at least according to 2008 exit polls) evangelical. Sixty percent of Republican primary voters in 2008 were evangelicals in Georgia and the proportions were even higher for Tennessee and Oklahoma.
The state of Georgia, at this point, is most likely going to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (he represented the state’s 6th Congressional District).
There’s no telling what will happen tonight, but Romney’s aforementioned struggles among evangelicals could impact his successes this evening. That being said, there are a plethora of factors, including overall candidate viability and voter turnout. In the end, the results are difficult to predict, but the impact of faith will, no doubt, be undeniable.
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joshzz
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:04pmThe real problem is that Romney is the corporate favorite because quite frankly he owns much of the media. His company Bain Capital owns Clear Channel which owns 850 radio stations which employs Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and many others. Additionally he owns, AMC Entertainment, Aspen Education Group, Brookstone, Burger King, Burlington Coat Factory, Clear Channel Communications, Domino’s Pizza, DoubleClick, Dunkin’ Donuts, D&M Holdings, Guitar Center, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Sealy, The Sports Authority, Staples, Toys “R” Us, Warner Music Group and The Weather Channel.
If Ron Paul had even 1/100 the financial backing that Romney has, he would be running away with the presidential race. The primaries are utterly corrupt and so is the entire system. People on talk radio like Limbaugh, Hannity etc., tout the virtues of a Romney presidency because they want to please their employer, Mitt Romney.
Report Post »EmergingInThought
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:50pmRepublicans just don’t get it. Ron Paul is the only one who goes by the Constitution. Less spending, less government, fewer wars. That’s where he strays from most Republicans, they love preemptive war and ignoring the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you… unless you think they are dangerous then bomb the crap out of them.
http://www.whatthehellbook.com/the-book/
Report Post »lillith70
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 2:44amRon Paul supporters just do not get it. Paul can’t win, his views to extreme but he can help write the platform that the GOP standard bearer as nominee will be honor bound to support and carry through.
Paul’s legacy can live on in that others are finally listening to him. His ideas can be incorporated into the fixing of the economy and he can be a great body in the Congress as always.
Cooperation and unity will get us through this election and in good shape IMO.
Report Post »American2012
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 6:50amEvangelicals does not support Mormons…. so who cares??? Why GBTV is not running a piece on “Why Catholics not voting/supporting for Rick Santorum?”…. that would be more interesting to analyse,….
Report Post »RJL
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 10:27amTotal popular vote count so far (Severely Conservative Romney= 3,189,023)
Anti Severely Conservative Romney= 4,681,726
Report Post »lillith70
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 2:54amCatholics are not mixing religious and political thought or they do not agree with hard right Santorum. He lives his religion which is commendable but most women want control of their bodies and lives IMO.
The article says “In one particular area — faith — the [front running]candidate has struggled to gain favor with evangelicals, with rival Rick Santorum doing a more effective job at courting this particular cohort.” Pandering to that demographic is more like it and that is hurting him with other demographic groups like Ohio Catholics who voted policy over religious affiliation.
Right wing fundamentlists who will not vote for a Mormon are so last century and do not represent most evangelicals or most tea party members, though their dogmatic stances are often ascribed to the entire GOP to define us as a party of rigid religious radicals or zealots who wish to dictate the country’s cultural and social values (armed with whips and jackboots and baying hounds by the time liberal media gets through opining and tarrring all with the same brush)
Report Post »Darren
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:43am“Will Romney Perform Well Among Evangelicals Tonight?”
Probably not and as of right now, he didn’t. No shocker there. What is shocking is how well Romney did over Santorum with the Catholic vote.
Report Post »MammalOne
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 9:44pmWho cares if evangelicals support Newt? The only question you should ask of any candidate is if they support the constitution. In Newt’s case, the article would be short – here, I’ll write it for you:
“No.”
Report Post »fxmulder
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 9:01pmno thanx Mitt Romney…..you are Scott Brown with gray highlights
Report Post »joel228
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 10:31pmAnd you have the half naked photos?
Report Post »Darren
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:41amJoel;
LOL! But Brown wasn’t just “half naked”.
Report Post »blamb61
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:31pmChrist showed that he valued action when he taught the parable of the Good Samaritan. All the ‘true’ believers didn‘t help the man in need and the ’unbeliever’ did help.
If Evangelicals don‘t think Mitt Romney’s beliefs are correct they should respect the “Christian” way he has led his life. His giving of time and money is unmatched by any of the other candidates.
The Jews at the time of Christ chose Barabbas (horrible behavior but “correct” theology) and didn’t choose Christ (best behavior possible but “in-correct” theology according to their beliefs).
Those who are biggoted agains Mitt Romney and who won’t vote for him on this basis (because he doesn’t have the “correct” beliefs in spite of him living an exemplarly life) are somewhat similar to the Jews choosing Barabbas over Christ! Their bigotry led them to a bad choice.
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:39pmso your saying sentorium is barabas? I will vote for sentorium in the primaries and will stay home if romney get the nod. how is romney different then BHO or for that matter bush? I wonder if you are a LDS plant.
Report Post »blamb61
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:50pmNo Santorum isn’t a Barabbas. I’m trying to use an analogy. The only point I’m trying to make is that to be biggotted against Romney because of his faith when he lives just as much (or possibly more) a Christian lifestyle than the other candidates is making the same mistake as the Jews.
How they live their lives should count and not their professed faith. I do believe that was a message Christ was trying to get across with the good-samaritan teaching.
And why would you not vote for Romney if he wins? Is it because of his faith or his politics? Yes I’m LDS and I will be voting for Santorum if he wins.
Report Post »blamb61
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:55pmHow is Romney differrent than BHO or Bush? That’s a silly question. Romney did conservative things like balance a state budget and an olympics budget. He did lots more conservative things. Santorum‘s voting record isn’t so conservative!
Report Post »nealb4zodd
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 4:37amI agree with BLAMB61. – — looking at a man’s faith that by outward appearances looks good. . . love them or afraid of them, Mormons are good decent-christian people with strong convictions and strong families. – They are hard working people who are typically patriotic, service minded .. . The Mormons are usually among the first to arrive on the scene in their yellow shirts to assist in disaster relief. They have strong families … they are moral decent law abiding citizens . . Im not sure what the problem people have with Mormons. People need to stop the obtuse ignorant thinking and judge a man . .or woman by the content of their character . .and by their fruits. – - if you dont like Romney’s politics.. . fine. . but his religion . .his peaceful-postiive and constructive faith should not play into your decision negatively. We’re better than that. We’re smarter than that. – - that’s why i think Romney is doing better among educated people. . . They understand a successful businessman can fix our economy .. . while the uneducated gullible walmart-Nascar voters are still stuck on his religion. . .and considering voting 2 of the other guys who have NO CLUE how to work with democrats and how to create jobs. – sure, they can “talk” about it. . but they dont know. Mitt’s actually done it.
Report Post »GeorgieBaby
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:59pm@NEADB4ZODD – You are right. The far right conservative evangelical demographic has a more intolerant view about Romney and his Mormonism than does the left. I have heard commentary by a number of far-left pundits who have called out this bigotry, and have actually condemned it pubicly.
In fact, one of the main reasons why we have Obama as a president is the anti-Mormon sentiment that put McCain in as the Republican candidate in 2008. Huckabee and McCain leveraged this sentiment and fanned the flames of bigotry across the South to further their campaigns. In fact, Huckabee (an evangelical minister who had been active in propogating anti-Mormon rhetoric) stayed in the race only to hurt Romney.
Now, Santorum and Gingrich are the McCain-Huckabee alliance and are catering their campaigns to the evangelical vote that will not vote for Romney because of his Mormonism. This, and this alone is the only reason why Santorum and Gingrich are even still in the race. Santorum has no credible or measurable record, and Gingrich is a megalomaniac.
It is also important to note that Catholics and the Catholic church, as a whole, do not have a problem with Mormons. In fact, the two faiths are friendly, have a good relationship, and work on humanitarian service and other outreach programs around the world together. The LDS church also has been more than willing to share their programs and ideas with the Catholic church on how to strengthen families.
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:51pm…
Report Post »I think the only true Christian in the race for President, is Rick Santorum.
soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:58pmThere is absolutely no reason to think ron paul is not christian
Report Post »Gatekeeper
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:13pmWho’s validly baptized?
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:46pmGatekeeper: Are you the great judge??
Report Post »marvel
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:18pm@crazyrightwingmom
He is not the Great Judge, that would be Jesus of Nazareth, and though he himself was God, he sought out one who had proper authority to perform his own baptism to “fulfill all righteousness”. Also, he called the Twelve Apostles and bestowed the proper priesthood authority upon them, and commissioned them to baptize those who would be true followers of Christ.
Not just anyone is authorized to perform holy ordinances, like baptism – they must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who have authority themselves.
Report Post »nealb4zodd
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 4:23amSantorum the only Christian in the race? – Thats the kind of ignorant NASCAR uninformed south- thinking that proves how dumb voters are. SERIOUSLY??? – -How so? Romney is a Christian. . . I see nothing wrong, evil or vile about Ron Paul. Newt’s claim to be a Christian-Catholic is pretty weak. No one expects him to be perfect, but when dealing with his imperfections, we would like to see remorse and less defiance. – - like some one posted above, your christian faith is shown by your fruits. – the things you do and how you live your life. I would argue Romney’s faith . .Christian faith is actually lived .. a backbone and corner stone of who he is . . while the others tend to use it as a punchline and draw unto Christ with their lips, but their hearts are far from him. is Santorum a good man? sure. will i vote for him if he’s the nominee? absolutely. — but this ridiculous notion that a person can’t vote for a Christian Mormon is downright ignorant. – if thats how you feel, i strongly urge you to grow up.
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:31pmHerman Caine
Report Post »nealb4zodd
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 4:39amNIne – nine – nine
Report Post »gantman
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:23pmSoybomb315: 2008 actually makes my case. McCain won the GOP nomination, but wasn’t the best man for the job at the time. We all know that it should’ve been Romney or Huckabee. If Santorum wins the election tonight he will get pulverized in the general election just as McCain did.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:32pmFunny, in 2008 everyone said Mccain gave us the best chance of winning the presidency. What were his principles? Not much, outside of sending more troops to iraq and afganistan
In 2008, Mccain was the moderate and establishment candidate. In 2012, Romney is the moderate and establishment candidate. I dont know else to explain it
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:39pmI remind you that Mccain has endorsed Romney
Report Post »gantman
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:39pmWell whoever it turns out to be, I’ll stand behind them.
Report Post »gantman
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:45pmNow, that makes me cringe a bit. Nevertheless, Obama will be beaten by ads and debates; and lack of media dirt of course. Romney’s the best on the first 2.
Report Post »EJ1979
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:08pmRomney equals at least 5 more years of Obama, count on it.
Report Post »nealb4zodd
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 4:28amI disagree. – a Romney win will be the end of Obama . .. Republicans and independents WILL show up and vote out barack Obama, and will then realize the guy they took their time warming up to, while they dreamed of the “prefect” candidate . . (Mitt Romney) was the right man for the job at this time . . .we dont need another lawyer. . we need a business man to help up get out of this financial mess we’re in to jump start jobs, lower gas prices and the deficit and help make America a great country of industry and and jobs – again. – - if thats what you want .. . the guy to vote for is MITT ROMNEY. – if you want 4 more years of congress kicking the can around and getting nothing done, then vote for Santorum. Santorum doesnt have the chops to get the job done. He’s the wrong guy.
Report Post »1966jesus
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:59pmI believe Santorum is the only one running that understands the real battle going on here in America.
Report Post »JJohnGalt2
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:02pmThe “real battle”? what is that the battle of the bedrooms.
Report Post »Evangelicals have upended the GOP once again ensuring Obama gets re-elected, The Senate more democrat, the House goes back to democrat.
Pat Robertson (Bill Clinto), Gary Bauer (Bob Dole), Pat Buchanan GHWBush and Bob Dole), Mike Huckabee (McCain), and now Santorum.
Santorum will lose to Obama in a landslide that we haven’t seen since 1964, and we know what happens when democrats get that kind of power—–SOCIALISM. Remember LBJ?
If this happens again the Evangelicals MUST be marginalized out of the GOP
TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:21pmI‘m guessin’ you mean the battle of good vs. evil and if so, I agree. I think Rick understands this as well. Now, I cheated and read what happens at the end of The Book, but we shouldn’t just roll over and let idiots, deceivers, marxists, narcissists, etc..run the show if we can help it.
GOP/ 2012
Report Post »JESUS CHRIST/ETERNITY…libs hate that! {:
1966jesus
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:28pmI guess jjohn doesn’t know either. So sad…
Report Post »TeaPartyForRomney
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:52pmThis is not a surprise. Romney has the backing of the Vatican Envoy, Cardinals in Boston support though can’t endorse. Won the Catholics and Evangelicals in almost all states minus SC, MI, and MN.
Romney is also getting a strong Tea Party support. Look it out on Facebook, they are gaining strength, Tea Party for Romney, then on the web Tea Party for Romney. His support is growing among all diameters. He is the next big tent Presidential candidate.
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:17pmThe real tea party wants a conservative – not Romney. “Tea Party for Romney” is clearly another attempt of the Republican elites to infiltrate the movement.
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:26pmI don’t know, QP, I‘m an old tea party person but Romney is lookin’ pretty good. He knows how to do it! Let’s get rid of that Marxist in the White House!
Report Post »lillith70
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 3:11amThe term right wing fundamentalists should be used to describe those still leery of Mitt Romney the Mormon. They do not represent all evangelicals or all tea party members.
Traditional Christians often say Mormons aren‘t Christian when they should say aren’t traditional Christians. Mormons are restoration Christians and most certainly recognize Jesus Christ as their Savior and appreciate His grace in the matter.
That the GOP is getting less bigoted as more and more is seen of Mitt is good. Fear is the opposite of faith (and a robber of perspective?) Biden condemned the inner GOP bigotry but that was just a political stance to shame the GOP in front of the nation IMO. obama and Soros are also working on mind manipulation of the GOP hard right by praise of Romney knowing how skittish they are.
Watch for them to forget they ever said a nice word about Romney once the nominee is named. And watch for them to rehash all the religion debate all over again even though obama sat for 20 years in a black liberation theology church. Strange times.
Report Post »JJohnGalt2
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:51pmEvangelicals have upended the GOP once again ensuring Obama gets re-elected, The Senate more democrat, the House goes back to democrat.
Report Post »Pat Robertson (Bill Clinto), Gary Bauer (Bob Dole), Pat Buchanan GHWBush and Bob Dole), Mike Huckabee (McCain), and now Santorum.
Santorum will lose to Obama in a landslide that we haven’t seen since 1964, and we know what happens when democrats get that kind of power—–SOCIALISM. Remember LBJ?
If this happens again the Evangelicals MUST be marginalized out of the GOP
gantman
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:56pmAgreed. My biggest concern is the creation of a 3rd party with Ron Paul or Donald Trump after the nomination. If a 3rd party is generated at this point it will ensure another 4 years of Obama.
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:42pmquit living in 1964!
Report Post »JJohnGalt2
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 9:28pmThose who Fail History are doomed to repeat it —- Edmund Burke
Report Post »Git-R-Done
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:18amDon’t forget it was those “evil” Evangelicals who helped Reagan get elected in 1980 and 1984 and helped Bush get elected in 2000 and 2004.
Report Post »gantman
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:45pmI would go with Romney. Even though I am a christian. My selection is based on the best man to go up against Obama. Although I believe that Santorum is a sharp guy, Romney is a little better with debating and thinks on his feet better. Plus he’s got the solid business background to put his money where his mouth is.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:08pmgood thing we don’t vote on principles and ideas
Report Post »gantman
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:14pmsoybomb315: when it comes to political matters, voting for the candidate who is likely to get into office while representing your values as closely as possible is the name of the game. For example, none of the candidates truly represent my religious beliefs as a christian due to doctrinal differences; including Santorum. However, I would take any of the GOP candidates vs. Barack Obama. Romney has the best chance of beating Obama if he gets the nomination (of course, in my opinion).
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:20pmIf the biggest issue for you is winning the election – then you should want someone to win who would be supported by all republicans and not just the moderate wing of the party. For reference, i give you 2008
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:28pmHey Soy: A man of principles and ideas is Romney…oh, and he believes in Jesus Christ…is that a Christian??
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:47pmcrazymom
Report Post »I did not say he wasnt christian. cant speak for the rest of america tho
nealb4zodd
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 4:54amGANTMAN above i believe understands clearly what we need. I concur, sir.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:44pmThe question is will Romney do well with RINOS and Democrats voting Republican. Can he do well with the ACORN crowd? That is the question.
Report Post »lillith70
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 5:16pmHe would have done better with them before all the hard right rhetoric in those who are pandering for the right wing fundamentalist vote. Rick Santorum and his contraception meme and the vocalization that separating religious and political thought made him want to throw up is spooking that demographic who want very badly to vote out the socialist who is creating chaos and anarchy (occupy called out by President).
Report Post »disenlightened
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:44pmWhy I do believe he will. Evangelicals everywhere are embracing the Mitt.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:15pmwhy?
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:29pmSoy: Why not?
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:52pmcrazymom
evangelicals were embracing santorum and gingrich. I did not make the statement, so i was hoping for an answer. Obviously, willard has not made any statements about god/jesus/religion so i find it a bit odd.
are you one of those romneybots that is overly sensitive about everything? Need to get some tougher skin girl – how hard do you think the left will attack him over romneycare, wealth, mormonism?
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:03pmSoy, actually I’m to the right of Romney, but I think when we listen to him, we can hear great values. I just hope he is as hard hitting as a Newt. The Mormons I know don’t tout their religion…it’s pretty personal.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:36pmmormons don’t tout their religion?????????? Thats really funny. Every mormon i have known touts their religion. Mitt doesnt tout it because he doesnt talk about anything that is remotely dangerous.
Anyways, I was saying that the obama team will attack it because most americans are ignorant about mormonism and the obama campaign (super PAC) will use whatever kind of cult thing they can find.
You are so far in the tank with Romney that you have blinded yourself to reality
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:45pm@DISENLIGHTENED- everyone here knows your a romney,RINO, stooge. go back to taxachusetts!
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 9:46pmNice talking to you Soy.
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 9:49pmactually, my perfect candidate would be a combination of ron paul and newt and herman cain….oh, well.
Report Post »nealb4zodd
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 4:53amIf evangelicals were smart, they would put aside their ignorant-uneducated opinions of Mormons, who are Christian .. and decent, hardworking loving people. — -but mostly evangelicals need to understand this election is NOT about finding a moral religious leader. Romney doesnt bring it up, because our diverse nation is free to believe in any constrictive faith they want. – -Romney happens to be a christian-Mormon . . . maybe you prefer no faith , . that’s your right. – -Romney is going to be the president of ALL OF US. – -the religious and non-religious. Mormons respect other people’s faith, in fact they support whatever faith you may have.. . . how about evangelicals respect his?
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:41pmMy guess, as an evangelical, is that it’s the same old problem — might be like MI. They are torn — they think Santorum is the most conservative, has their social, moral values and trust him but then they want to vote for whoever would be the best to beat Obama – and always hearing it’s Romney. His Mormonism won’t hurt him for the most part. But if Romney wins, don‘t think he’ll win by very much…..but think Santorum has a better chance to win in TN since there’s probably more evangelicals there that would go for him anyway.
Report Post »JJBlazeReader
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:40pm..
Momprayn: agree it is more about “conservatism” than anything else.
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Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:52pm@MOM@- question, as a evengelical what is your problem with santourium? is it because he’s catholic? he’s deffently more conservitive then romney. i just get get the feeling that some evengelicals would rather vote for a mormen than a catholic.
Report Post »chameleonx
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:36pmIf tonight was election night and you can vote for any candidate from the republican party-who would you vote for on election night?
Report Post »TeaPartyForRomney
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:48pmRomney… isn’t it obvious by my name.
Alaskans for Romney
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:56pmRon Paul
Report Post »1966jesus
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:57pmSantorum all the way. He is the only one that really understands the real moral issues.
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:32pmwhoops…Herman Cain…
Report Post »oh, did I hear he dropped out or something?
Mimi24
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 10:05pmI would have preferred Herman Cain, but Romney.
Report Post »nealb4zodd
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 4:43amRomney. – -its so abundantly clear he’s the man for the job, right now. – We need him and his experience of understanding how and where jobs are made, as well as his experience in working and negotiating with the democrats. That’s how things get done . . instead of being divisive like Obama,. . or Sarah Palin, or bachmann, or Santorum. .. we need someone who is going to unite us again. NO more us versus them . .we’re all americans. we’re different and haev different beliefs. . but that’s ok. We are a free country . .and Romney will keep government out of our decisions.
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Posted on March 7, 2012 at 4:48am@1966JESUS above . .. Santorum undersatnds moral issues? maybe so . . .I wont tear the man down. im sure he’s a good man. But I get my moral lessons from my house .. and my church. I dont need it from my government. Looking simply at character, i see no problem with The Romney’s strong moral convictions and strong family. – -this election is NOT about morals. – its not about gays and abortion. This election is about the economy and creating jobs. . its about lowering gas prices .. and uniting us again after a very divisive and smug Barack Obama. we’re done with that. Its time for a real leader. . .that guy is MITT ROMNEY.
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