Mormon for President? Two Groups, Two Views - Washington Post and Reno Gazette-Journal

Apparently Mitt Romney's LDS faith is a good thing in Nevada according to the Reno-Gazette Journal.

Romney's LDS faith a strength in Nevada

Written by Ray Hagar

Las Vegas political consultant Sig Rogich is fond of saying that "Nevada is Romney's to lose"...Rogich has faith in Romney in part because he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

But it is not such a good thing for Millenials (those age 18 - 29) as reported by the Washington Post.

Romney’s Mormonism a tough sell for Millenials

By Robert P. Jones

A new survey...reveals that if Romney becomes the Republican nominee for president, he will be confronted by another, perhaps even more challenging, “M” problem: A majority of Millennial voters (ages 18-29) report being uncomfortable with the idea of a Mormon president.

The Growth of Mormonism in Latin America - Fox News

By the times I was born in the mid 1970's, the Church has built all of 17 temples throughout the entire world since its inception in 1830. Since then, they have built over 20 in Latin America alone.

With Spanish as the second largest language spoken by members of the Church, Fox News looks at the growth of the Church in Central and South America.

The Growth of Mormonism in Latin America

Written By Angela Santos

Published November 13, 2011

Fox News Latino

Growing up in Colombia, Margarita García always considered herself a woman of faith. But no matter how many religions she explored, she couldn’t find the right one.

It wasn't until she got baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — also known as the Mormon Church or the LDS Church — that, she says, she found a perfect fit.

It all started when a pair of clean-cut young men wearing suits and ties showed up on her doorstep. She was unsure about their message but started asking questions.

For the complete article, go here.

The Potential Mormon Breakthrough - New York Times

The New York Times posted an Op-Ed yesterday about the Mormon Church from the 19th Century. He sets up Mitt Romney as the likely Obama opponent, then puts Romney deep within Salt Lake, then bashes the Church.

The author uses words like "corporate greed" to describe the Church's leadership.

A rather unfortunate article.

Will This Election Be the Mormon Breakthrough?

THIS fall, we behold omens that will darken a year hence in the final phase of President Obama’s campaign for a second term. His likely opponent, the Mormon Mitt Romney, will be a pioneer figure whatever the outcome, since no previous member of that very American church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has ever secured a major-party nomination. Even should Mr. Obama triumph, a crucial precedent will have been established.

For the entire article, please go here.