In addition, any member who is a political candidate is advised to keep Church and politics separate.

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Ezra Taft Benson

Ezra Taft Benson (August 4, 1899 – May 30, 1994) was the thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1985 until his death and was United States Secretary of Agriculture for both terms of the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

In 1953, Benson was appointed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by President Eisenhower. Benson accepted this position with the permission of Church President David O. McKay and therefore served simultaneously in the United States Cabinet and in the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Taft_Benson

I guess ol' Ezra had PLENTY of 'time' to get all of HIS work done!

In addition, any member who is a political candidate is advised to keep Church and politics separate. I see...

Geez, Elsie. You might try sticking to relevant facts. Ezra Taft Benson was never a candidate for public office, he was providing a service to the country. He was very conservative and his policies were much more enlightened than the socialistic farm policies of the liberal Democrats.

Moreover, there are many members of The Church who serve with distinction in the military, in Government, in all walks of life, including sports, media, medicine, law, and yes, even in politics. My point was that while "affinity" trends are a fact of political campaigns, The Church does not involve itself in party politics and encourages members to become informed and involved, using their own agency and judgement.