I think just the opposite. When the general election campaign turns negative, the MSM and the Obama campaign with its billion-dollar warchest will totally demonize Mormonism. (Ironically, demonizing a religion of demons.) By the end of this, most people will never look at Mormons the same way again. As we Inmans know, the truth of Mormonism is not pretty. I feel bad about how this might affect my Mormon friends who I don't consider evil, just deceived but ultimately we will all rejoice if these revelations turn them to salvation through the TRUE Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I don't see Mitt as the type to draw a lot of people to Mormonism. Most of my friends describe Mitt as phoney and smarmy. Richard Nixon, when he was popular before Watergate, didn't lead a groundswell in the Quaker Church.
As I indicated in post #22, yes to the above -- but this will only describe 2012. (And that's likely all that would matter anyway)
I firmly believe Mitt can't win.
But...if he does, 2013 could be that turning point Mormon PRists are looking for.
I don't see Mitt as the type to draw a lot of people to Mormonism.
Mitt wouldn't have to be. He'd be a 100% figurehead -- and the church would just hope he doesn't do anything scandalous or screw up the world.
The Lds church would...
(a) ramp up their PR budget ... perhaps 5 to 10 times its annual designation;
and (b) recruit missionaries as never before -- even if it's retirees...
I think they figure if they can do that, they can hoodwink the world for good...
They are trying to make the PR statement: "Now, if Mormonism were a cult, American voters wouldn't put a cultist in the WH, would they?"
Pretty good post.....