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To the eager candidate, different religions are herds of cattle

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To the eager candidate, different religions are herds of cattle
Las Vegas NV Review-Journal 20May99 L1
By John L. Smith

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- John L. Smith's column studies the concept of "The Mormon Vote." It seems that Las Vegas, Nevada, has two men vying for the position of mayor, with each trying to get "the Mormon vote." Oscar Goodman and Arnie Adamsen, neither members of the LDS Church, have sent out mailers with endorsements from high-profile, well-respected Mormon community leaders. The fliers attest to the candidates' devotion to family, religion, and values.

Smith, also a non-Mormon, believes such pandering is bigoted and condescending. He wonders why, in a state with only 6.3 percent LDS and over 25 percent Catholic, candidates don't battle for the Catholic vote...or the Protestent vote...or the No-religious-preference vote. He writes that "Contrary to popular political belief, Mormons are not cattle easily herded into the voting booth. They're humans who share common values, but they have a broad range of political philosophies. This is, after all, the same religion shared by Democratic U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and [State Sen.Ray] Rawson, a Republican."



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