Mormons say this all the time which convinces many that they are christians.
However, it is generally not known that Mormons think of Jesus differently than orthodox christians do. Mormons think that they will become gods after death in the same way that Jesus is a god (small "g"). Mormons think they will rule other worlds in the same way Jesus rules this one. They also think Jesus is Lucifer's brother.
Pretty weird stuff. That being said, politics is about coalitions. Remember we had to join with Stalin to fight Hitler. Not saying, of course, that Beck is Stalin...far from it. Just making the point that all people who are joining in the fight against socialistic atheism and all that that implies in America are on our side at this time. They are strong allies on present political issues.
Who the hell cares if Christians and Mormons believe the same exact way. What is important is that both believe in faith, hope and charity and some few of either actually live by the Golden Rule. Even under the worst of them, either will do better for America than will the atheist liberals or the terrible muslims.