[Hodar]

Lastly, I don't know where you live but Republican candidates do the exact same thing where I live.

Thank you for the info. I had never heard of a Republican using a pulpit to run for office before; and was under the impression that Democrats were the only one's to do this. By the way, just as an FYI for me .... in what state is this? I've lived in So. Dak, Washington and Texas; and have never heard of this. Thanks

[gdani]

I had never heard of a Republican using a pulpit to run for office before; and was under the impression that Democrats were the only one's to do this. By the way, just as an FYI for me .... in what state is this?

Ohio. Republican candidates (local, state & national) make frequent appearances at churches. I even saw Bob Dole (for some reason) in 1996 myself. I have no clue why others haven't experienced Republicans doing this.

I just moved from New York and it wasn't an issue there. Of course, there are almost no Republicans in NYC so.....

[Utah Girl]

Where do you live, gdani? I'm LDS, and each year, right before the elections, we get a letter read to us which states what can and can't be done in a meetinghouse/church house. Having the candidates speak as candidates about issues is the biggest no-no, using the meetinghouse to vote in, using memberships for political purposes or contacting people, etc are all big NO's.