NEW YORK — Forget the Mormon moment. The religious group that seems to be figuring most prominently in the presidential election right now is the Roman Catholic Church.
With Mitt Romney's recent choice of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as running mate, this campaign is the first in which Catholics are on both major party tickets. Vice President Joe Biden and Ryan are lifelong Catholics who attend Mass regularly and credit the church with shaping their views.
At the same time, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan plans a prime-time appearance next week, giving the benediction at the Republican National Convention.
With little over two months until the election, both Romney and Obama are working to court these traditional swing voters given that polls show the race is tight and anything can tip the balance.
downtownresident posted at 3:54 pm on Sun, Aug 26, 2012.
I don't think Mitt's minions understand.
The Mormon cult is not a religion.
We're only scared of people who think they are, and will be, royalty and will ascend into celestial nirvana, or whatever they call it.
Mitt has no connection to reality, nor does his family, or campaign.
Servants are the order of the day.
Juggernaut8000 posted at 2:02 pm on Mon, Aug 27, 2012.
Religion is a fairy tale for those who are afraid of the dark.
samkat posted at 4:08 pm on Mon, Aug 27, 2012.
dtr: So what makes the Mormons any different from the Catholics. They are both governed by an autocratic leadership that allows no dissent and demands total subordination.