The article even states that Church prophet Ezra Taft Benson was a strong supporter of the JBS. Benson served on Eisenhower’s cabinet for the full 8 years of his presidency, and was taken over the coals for his string stance against communism.
Benson’s writings attest to that as well.
Yes well Romney may be Mormon, but his credentials are hardly “conservative.” That’s why I think it’s a valid question to ask. Will Utah go for Romney or for a conservative.