Comments on: Where Will National Mormon Politicians Come From? http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/ Truth Will Prevail Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:57:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kent Larsen http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/#comment-294108 Kent Larsen Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:18:09 +0000 http://timesandseasons.org/?p=8654#comment-294108 Raymond (22) you are right. This is a major reason why many politicians don't mention it. I still stand by the estimate that among state legislators, we're probably about 150--twice the number that the NCSL listed. Raymond (22) you are right. This is a major reason why many politicians don’t mention it.

I still stand by the estimate that among state legislators, we’re probably about 150–twice the number that the NCSL listed.

]]> By: Dan http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/#comment-294105 Dan Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:11:22 +0000 http://timesandseasons.org/?p=8654#comment-294105 oh nothing at all with Prince Harry links, just that "the only worse thing than bad publicity is fake publicity." :) oh nothing at all with Prince Harry links, just that “the only worse thing than bad publicity is fake publicity.” :)

]]> By: Raymond Takashi Swenson http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/#comment-294104 Raymond Takashi Swenson Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:07:10 +0000 http://timesandseasons.org/?p=8654#comment-294104 I noticed that the web site of Rory Reid, Senator Reid's son, who is a Clark County Commissioner and potential candidate for governor, makes no reference to his church nor any other LDS related information, such as general discussions of church service, other than a degree from BYU. In states like Idaho, where there are lots of Mormons but not a majority, there are strong lumps of anti-Mormonism that can make any emphasis on LDS affiliation a net negative for a candidate. The perception there is that Larry Echohawk's campaign for Idaho governor was severely harmed when he had a meet-and-greet fundraiser at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building during October General Conference. Even though it was a rented reception room, which is also used for wedding receptions and other events, the Republicans in Idaho portrayed it as a Mormon Church endorsement of Echohawk, revving up the anti-Mormons in Idaho to vote against him. The LDS members of the current Idaho congressional delegation (Simpson and Crapo) don't go out of their way to highlight their church affiliation. I don't even recall them making speaking appearances at BYU-Idaho during the last 8 years when I lived in Idaho Falls. There was an LDS member who was a US representative from Oklahoma, but his church affiliation was a target during his attempt to be elected governor. I noticed that the web site of Rory Reid, Senator Reid’s son, who is a Clark County Commissioner and potential candidate for governor, makes no reference to his church nor any other LDS related information, such as general discussions of church service, other than a degree from BYU.

In states like Idaho, where there are lots of Mormons but not a majority, there are strong lumps of anti-Mormonism that can make any emphasis on LDS affiliation a net negative for a candidate. The perception there is that Larry Echohawk’s campaign for Idaho governor was severely harmed when he had a meet-and-greet fundraiser at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building during October General Conference. Even though it was a rented reception room, which is also used for wedding receptions and other events, the Republicans in Idaho portrayed it as a Mormon Church endorsement of Echohawk, revving up the anti-Mormons in Idaho to vote against him.

The LDS members of the current Idaho congressional delegation (Simpson and Crapo) don’t go out of their way to highlight their church affiliation. I don’t even recall them making speaking appearances at BYU-Idaho during the last 8 years when I lived in Idaho Falls.

There was an LDS member who was a US representative from Oklahoma, but his church affiliation was a target during his attempt to be elected governor.

]]> By: lamonte http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/#comment-294093 lamonte Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:41:57 +0000 http://timesandseasons.org/?p=8654#comment-294093 Dan - What's wrong with "Prince Harry" links? What's that saying, "The only thing worse than bad publicity is no publicity"? Dan – What’s wrong with “Prince Harry” links? What’s that saying, “The only thing worse than bad publicity is no publicity”?

]]> By: Dan http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/#comment-294092 Dan Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:41:46 +0000 http://timesandseasons.org/?p=8654#comment-294092 now, in terms of something more scientific, <a href="http://people-press.org/report/401/awareness-of-iraq-war-fatalities-plummets" rel="nofollow">try this</a> <blockquote>The toughest question on the survey asked respondents to choose the current Senate majority leader from a list of four men. Fewer than one-in-four (24%) could identify Harry Reid as the Senate leader.</blockquote> He's really not that well known. now, in terms of something more scientific, try this

The toughest question on the survey asked respondents to choose the current Senate majority leader from a list of four men. Fewer than one-in-four (24%) could identify Harry Reid as the Senate leader.

He’s really not that well known.

]]> By: Dan http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/#comment-294091 Dan Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:36:08 +0000 http://timesandseasons.org/?p=8654#comment-294091 lamonte, Try searching for them with their names in quotes. That search will result in more accurate results, as it will winnow out Prince Harry results, which I am sure skews the numbers. When you do a search for the two in quotes this is what you get "Harry Reid" - 2,600,000 "Mitt Romney" - 3,600,000 Looks like Mitt Romney is more known. ;) lamonte,

Try searching for them with their names in quotes. That search will result in more accurate results, as it will winnow out Prince Harry results, which I am sure skews the numbers. When you do a search for the two in quotes this is what you get

“Harry Reid” – 2,600,000
“Mitt Romney” – 3,600,000

Looks like Mitt Romney is more known. ;)

]]> By: lamonte http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/#comment-294090 lamonte Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:33:48 +0000 http://timesandseasons.org/?p=8654#comment-294090 Dan and Zack - regarding the difference in notariety between Harry Reid and Mitt Romney, try my crude and unscientific test. A google search of each - stating just their names with no other quantifier - gives Harry Reid 4,430,000 links to Mitt Romney's 3,580,000 links which makes Harry Reid just under 24% more well-known than Mitt Romney. I'm open to more scientific research data. (smile) Dan and Zack – regarding the difference in notariety between Harry Reid and Mitt Romney, try my crude and unscientific test. A google search of each – stating just their names with no other quantifier – gives Harry Reid 4,430,000 links to Mitt Romney’s 3,580,000 links which makes Harry Reid just under 24% more well-known than Mitt Romney. I’m open to more scientific research data. (smile)

]]> By: Alison Moore Smith http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/#comment-294050 Alison Moore Smith Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:25:31 +0000 http://timesandseasons.org/?p=8654#comment-294050 Dan, it's not surprising that the "good democrat" would recommend a shift to the middle for any conservative politician. I happen to think that was the problem for the Republican party all around. And, actually, why I'm no longer a Republican. Oh, and also why I stopped supporting Hatch and Bennett some time ago. Their level of conservatism vs. moderation seems based solely on what elevates their careers and what they can get away with, instead of on principle. Their recent attempts at overcorrection have sent them tumbling into oncoming traffic. We got Cannon out. Hopefully those two will be next. Dan, it’s not surprising that the “good democrat” would recommend a shift to the middle for any conservative politician. I happen to think that was the problem for the Republican party all around. And, actually, why I’m no longer a Republican.

Oh, and also why I stopped supporting Hatch and Bennett some time ago. Their level of conservatism vs. moderation seems based solely on what elevates their careers and what they can get away with, instead of on principle. Their recent attempts at overcorrection have sent them tumbling into oncoming traffic. We got Cannon out. Hopefully those two will be next.

]]> By: revo http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/#comment-294036 revo Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:25:49 +0000 http://timesandseasons.org/?p=8654#comment-294036 Utah has 104 legislators counting both houses. I suspect that 70-85 of those are LDS whether active or not...maybe even more. Utah has 104 legislators counting both houses.

I suspect that 70-85 of those are LDS whether active or not…maybe even more.

]]> By: Chance http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/06/where-will-national-mormon-politicians-come-from/#comment-293991 Chance Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:56:21 +0000 http://timesandseasons.org/?p=8654#comment-293991 I'm sure Washington State has others, but Dan Roach, husband of Olympic weightlifter Melanie Roach, is LDS. http://www.dan-roach.com/ I’m sure Washington State has others, but Dan Roach, husband of Olympic weightlifter Melanie Roach, is LDS.

http://www.dan-roach.com/

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