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Mormonism hurt Mitt Romney in 2008. What about 2012?

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Public sentiment toward Mormons could be a potential political stumbling block for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

Topics: Politics, Election
Beliefs: Mormon
Tags: 2012 election, beliefs, mitt romney, mormon, politics

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