CNN debate Tuesday night broaches Mormonism1
Mormon Life says: Includes a transcript of the debaters' answers to a question about whether a candidate's faith should shape the debate; interesting to read the direction they each take it.
THe GOP debate last night in Las Vegas brought up the issue of whether it is fair to consider a candidate’s religion. I liked Sen. Santorum’s and Gov. Romney’s answers the best. I would say faith matters but only as it translates into values that may affect policy. Debating theology is a horrible way to select a president.
From the transcript, here’s the relevant part:
COOPER: And welcome back to the CNN GOP debate live from the Venetian in Las Vegas. Let’s continue. We’ve got an e-mail question that was left at cnnpolitics.com. This is from a Mike Richards who says: “With the controversy surrounding Robert Jeffress, is it acceptable to let the issue of a candidate’s faith shape the debate?”
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wmc113 said...
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on Oct 21, 2011
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good for mitt romney now if he apoligizes for calling theboston temple a G@#D#$% church I might actually vote for him
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