"I do not understand why anyone would care about religion in a political campaign,"
What an absolutely moronic and relativist statement. Might as well give the keys to the Islamists now.
But Mormons are Christians, they believe in Jesus Christ. I would have 2nd thoughts these days about a Muslim candidate, as much as I hate to admit it. That goes beyond mere religion in the world we live in, it's more a way of life and one we're now afraid of. Obama has that hurdle, they just haven't talked about it much as yet. He's the star of the moment.