“High-profile Mormons in media, politics advance understanding of church”
Read a Feb. 7, 2011, story in The Washington Post about the American public’s increasing understanding of Mormonism as a result of Mormon public figures like Mitt Romney.
Category: Media
E.J. Dionne Jr.
E.J. Dionne Jr. is a senior fellow for governance studies at the Brookings Institution. His books include, as co-editor, What’s God Got to Do With the American Experiment?
“Chris Christie endorses Mitt Romney”
Read an October 11, 2011 article from Time about Governor Chris Christie’s endorsement of Mitt Romney.
“Romney, others push back against ‘Mormonism is a cult’ charge”
Read an article in the Christian Science Monitor about the consequences of Robert Jeffress’ ‘cult’ comment to Rick Perry’s presidential campaign.
“My Take: This evangelical says Mormonism isn’t a cult”
Read Richard Mouw’s CNN column in response to Robert Jeffress’ controversial Mormonism remark.
“Pastor denies remarks against Romney were ‘bigotry'”
Read an October 8, 2011 story from CNN about Robert Jeffress’ response to Bill Bennett’s criticism of his Mormonism remarks.
“Bill Bennett scolds over anti-Mormon ‘bigotry'”
Read an October 8, 2011 article from CBS News about Radio host and former Reagan administration official Bill Bennett’s response to Robert Jeffress’ controversial remark on Mormonism.
“Perkins Calls Jeffress’ ‘Cult’ Comment ‘Unfortunate'”
Read an October 9, 2011 article from Fox News about Family Research Council President Tony Perkins’ response to Robert Jeffress’ controversial remark on Mormonism.
“Huntsman dismisses Mormon controversy as ‘ridiculous sideshow'”
Read an October 10, 2011 article from CBS News about Jon Huntsman’s response to Robert Jeffress’ controversial remark on Mormonism.