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Mormons and Moderates – and the defeat of Russell Pearce

Posted on September 2, 2012 by mesasmiles

I was sad to see the defeat of Russell Pearce in his bid to get back into the Arizona State Senate, losing his primary election to Republican businessman Bob Worsley, 56% to 44%. Some very good people voted against him. … Continue reading →

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Political wimpiness among Mormons

Posted on April 10, 2012 by mesasmiles

There is an article in the online LDS magazine, Meridian Magazine titled “Who Is My Enemy?” Written by Family Life Professor Dr. Wallace Goddard, it represents a body of political thought in the LDS Church that tends toward moderation. The … Continue reading →

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The Mormon case against Romney

Posted on February 10, 2012 by mesasmiles

I’m LDS, and I fully realize that the Mormon vote is going for Romney. He’s going to take Utah. And Arizona. Pardon me for not joining. I know the thinking. When that LDS tag is attached, members of the Church … Continue reading →

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