I'll go there....

[Hamlette]

56. The president of the mormon church talks to God. I'm not making that up.

You think they are impressed with the likes of Romney?

They are the richest church in the world. They have so many rich members Romney if anything is an embarrassment. Remember when he was governor of Mass? He ran for Senate saying he was more supportive of gay rights than Kennedy (!) and he was pro choice.

Sure, he can get an appointment to see the church president and not many people can do that but trust me, if Romney told the church to change it likely would. If the church told him to change in a way that would threatened his ability to be president? No way would Romney do it. He's all in it for himself and the church knows it. IMHO.

The church has one goal, make money. Makes them the perfect match for American, no? And they believe to do that they have to be mainstream. The church does not like attention. They are holding their breath hoping Mitt doesn't draw negative attention to the church.

The church is also on a charm offensive right now. I think they know Glen Beck doesn't help their image and their support for Prop 8 was very embarrassing. They do not want that to happen again. One thing is they are getting some push back from the rank and file (a group of mormons marched in the gay pride parade this year (!)) and they are being compassionate conservatives right now.