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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.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenDespite 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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