Ditto. I disagree with Romney on theological beliefs (welcome to America), but many of his political positions on government, fiscal, terrorism, crime, economics, taxes and etc I do agree with. On a personal level, he seems to manage his familly well (one wife, wholesome kids) gives you a clue that he personally has his stuff together. If one cannot manage his own wife and children, one should not be head of the church (Ephesians, section on qualification for the head of the church, which also serves as a good guideline for how to be head of the familly and chosing your leaders). I think that is one of the problems with our leaders, politicians, elites and celebrities, despite wealth and power, they are never happy nor fullfilled, and thus end up with destructive behavior (substance abuse, adultery, and etc). And we are willing to overlook that and put many of them into power.
I agree with you completely.
It concerns me that we almost have a theological litmus test. We can pick and choose doctrines of many faiths whether it be Mormon, Catholic, Episocopalian, etc that we disagree with. Political philosophy and not theological philosophy should be our litmus test.
Excellent, excellent point. I've been thinking the same thing.