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    Mitt Romney and the Mormon Church

    Despite big money, years of organizing and a chattering-class consensus he's the "inevitable" nominee, Mitt Romney has failed to connect with two-thirds of GOP voters.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 9, 2012 • 50m Listen

    Despite big money, years of organizing and a chattering-class consensus that he’s the "inevitable" nominee, Mitt Romney has failed to connect with two-thirds of Republican voters. Should he be more open about his Mormon faith? How it would shape his conduct in office? We talk with fellow Mormons and others. Also, the US reaches a $25 billion mortgage settlement with top banks, and Apple stores face protests worldwide.

    Banner image: Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney waves to supporters during an election party at the Red Rock Casino February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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