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Is Mitt Romney Too Reticent about His Mormon Faith?

Mitt Romney 's been called the "presumed front-runner," since the Republican campaign began, but most party members are looking for somebody else.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Mitt Romney's been called the "presumed front-runner," since the Republican campaign began, but most party members are looking for somebody else. Has Romney failed to tell them who he really is? He calls Mormonism key to his character and often mentions his faith in God and loyalty to "the same church," but he's refused to explain how his religion affects his public life. In his one speech on the subject, he used the word "Mormon" exactly once. He seems, "unable to talk about the very subject he seems to care about most, a lifelong source of spiritual, familial and intellectual sustenance." If he were more open, could he shake the impression that he's hiding something? Even some fellow Mormons say raising the question is not religious bigotry. We look for answers.

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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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    KCRW

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    Frank Rich

    New York magazine

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    Ron Scott

    journalist and author

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    Richard Cizik

    New Evangelical Partnership for the Common Good

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