Saints Alive Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Romney said he would not run again, Reid is very unlikely to run, and Huntsman would never make it past a primary. Will I see a Mormon in the white house in my lifetime? Are Mormons simply unelectable?
Mark Beesley Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 This result was not because of Romney's faith. Latter-day Saints represent a minuscule percentage of the US population. Eliminating their faith from the equation, there is no reason to believe a Latter-day Saint will win the White House in any more than 2 or 3 percent of the contests since the Church was founded. 1
thesometimesaint Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 I don't know for sure. I think it is possible given the right candidate.
Brade Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Will I see a Mormon in the white house in my lifetime?Not knowing how old you are, I'd say it's not unlikely.Are Mormons simply unelectable?No. Why would they be? In any event, I'm not convinced Romney's Mormonism had much to do with his not being elected. 3
Popular Post Storm Rider Posted November 7, 2012 Popular Post Posted November 7, 2012 For some reason I hope that the saints would be known more for being true disciples of Jesus Christ rather than politicians. Politicians of all religions become tainted by the very twisted format in which they are forced to participate. 6
volgadon Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 For some reason I hope that the saints would be known more for being true disciples of Jesus Christ rather than politicians. Politicians of all religions become tainted by the very twisted format in which they are forced to participate.Amen.
Saints Alive Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 For some reason I hope that the saints would be known more for being true disciples of Jesus Christ rather than politicians. Politicians of all religions become tainted by the very twisted format in which they are forced to participate. That's a very pessimistic view.
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Romney said he would not run again, Reid is very unlikely to run, and Huntsman would never make it past a primary. Will I see a Mormon in the white house in my lifetime? Are Mormons simply unelectable?I don't know any who could in the foreseeable future. Edited November 7, 2012 by Bill “Papa” Lee
Buckeye Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Romney said he would not run again, Reid is very unlikely to run, and Huntsman would never make it past a primary. Will I see a Mormon in the white house in my lifetime? Are Mormons simply unelectable?It will most likely be awhile before we see another serious push, but I fully expect it within my lifetime. Lots of great LDS talent. As for 2016, the only serious possibility I could see is if Huntsman was given another position in the Obama administration and then decided to run as a democrat. Unlikely, but the most likely scenario for an LDS in 2016.
Bikeemikey Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Romney said he would not run again, Reid is very unlikely to run, and Huntsman would never make it past a primary. Will I see a Mormon in the white house in my lifetime? Are Mormons simply unelectable?Now the republicans have been informed by the changing US population that tea party conservatism is not a viable platform I hope to see a swing back to people like John huntsman.He would get me voting republican again!!
Bikeemikey Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 For some reason I hope that the saints would be known more for being true disciples of Jesus Christ rather than politicians. Politicians of all religions become tainted by the very twisted format in which they are forced to participate.I would kind of like to be considered a person with diverse interests and ideas.
Calm Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 In any event, I'm not convinced Romney's Mormonism had much to do with his not being elected.It is possible that there would have been an earlier stronger support for him perhaps allowing momentum to build over a longer time getting a more enthusiastic support from Republicans over all. And perhaps he would not have had to try so hard to appear to be acceptable to the Evangelical community which I understand tends to contribute a higher percentage of the more conservative side of the party. If he had appeared more central, he might have picked up more independent votes.It is impossible to say, but I would not be surprised if it cost him the election...not because of people refusing to vote for a Mormon, but rather how problems with it earlier in his campaign shaped his approach to move further away from the centre than was healthy for him. 3
Buckeye Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 ...It is impossible to say, but I would not be surprised if it cost him the election...not because of people refusing to vote for a Mormon, but rather how problems with it earlier in his campaign shaped his approach to move further away from the centre than was healthy for him.That's a very astute insight. Spot on. You would have a been a better pundit than 90% of the talking heads I flipped through last night. 1
california boy Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Now the republicans have been informed by the changing US population that tea party conservatism is not a viable platform I hope to see a swing back to people like John huntsman.He would get me voting republican again!!Huntsman would have had a much better chance of beating Obama. I quite liked the guy and his positions. He seemed to really stand for something. But until the far right looses control of the Republican party, a Republican president is going to be a up hill battle no matter who is nominated.
Saints Alive Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 Huntsman would have had a much better chance of beating Obama. I quite liked the guy and his positions. He seemed to really stand for something. But until the far right looses control of the Republican party, a Republican president is going to be a up hill battle no matter who is nominated. the problem is we are so polarized the republicans that would appeal across the board would be completely unacceptable to republicans.
RobertAC Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 It is possible that there would have been an earlier stronger support for him perhaps allowing momentum to build over a longer time getting a more enthusiastic support from Republicans over all. And perhaps he would not have had to try so hard to appear to be acceptable to the Evangelical community which I understand tends to contribute a higher percentage of the more conservative side of the party. If he had appeared more central, he might have picked up more independent votes.It is impossible to say, but I would not be surprised if it cost him the election...not because of people refusing to vote for a Mormon, but rather how problems with it earlier in his campaign shaped his approach to move further away from the centre than was healthy for him.That was my view, Calmoriah. I had significant issues with Mitt Romney's abilities to support the middle class and to be a moderate based upon statements he largely made while appealing to the far-right of the Republican party. There were a lot of good qualities about him as well -- I think he is pragmatic and is able to work with what he has been given -- but my concerns outweighed the positives and I voted for Barak Obama. Was I ever concerned about his faith? That he might be a potential straw man for President Monson? Absolutely not. Had the circumstances been different, I might have voted for him, but his religion would not have been a factor. 1
SpudMan Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Rubio a Mormon as a child? So, if he is still a member of record, I guess technically he would be a Mormon and as a rising minority star in the antiquated Republican party, I believe he has a shot at the WH.
Saints Alive Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) I don't think Rubio will run and he would be a very poor example since he rejects Mormon doctrine. Edited November 7, 2012 by Saints Alive
tyler90az Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Romney said he would not run again, Reid is very unlikely to run, and Huntsman would never make it past a primary. Will I see a Mormon in the white house in my lifetime? Are Mormons simply unelectable?Him losing had nothing to do with being Mormon. Congratulations everyone the Church has made it into the mainstream! For the most part, thanks to Mitt Romney!I guarantee in my lifetime I will see a Latter-day Saint as president!On a side note: Jeff Flake the new Arizona Senator is Mormon Edited November 7, 2012 by tyler90az
Avatar4321 Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 Maybe Ill run in 16. I have nothing better to do right now:)
inquiringmind Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 and Huntsman would never make it past a primaryWhy?
Law22 Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 For some reason I hope that the saints would be known more for being true disciples of Jesus Christ rather than politicians. Politicians of all religions become tainted by the very twisted format in which they are forced to participate.Very true. With the possible exception of Ron Paul. Then again, he couldn't get elected either.
Storm Rider Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 I would kind of like to be considered a person with diverse interests and ideas.Do you really think that a disciple of Christ is prevented from having a creative mind or a diversive set of interests? What exactly do think a disciple of Christ means?
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