Is that because of his liberalism, or his mormonism?
We all know Lib's are ALL about F E E L I N G S..!!
Personally I think the guy is a politician FIRST...a mormon second, and a slimeball third.
I believe it is because of his Mormonism. However his Mormon background of placing feelings over facts would logically lead to his liberalism.
And you are correct, they both rely on feelings.