Who’s Afraid Of Mitt Romney’s Mormonism?

Michael Gerson, Washington Post
Mon, 10/03/2011 - 5:00pm

As a Mormon who did his missionary work in France, Mitt Romney knows something of uphill battles. Imagine spreading a faith that renounces smoking, coffee and alcohol in the cafes of Paris. Romney’s current task may seem easy in comparison. But his religious beliefs remain an obstacle. About 20 percent of Republicans and 23 percent of Protestants tell Gallup they would not support a Mormon for president.

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