Given the early history of the Mormons, it's not hard to figure out why they have a survivalist attitude, prepared for any emergency and ready to help others in need.
Despite the misgivings of the Mormon Church by some here on FR, we need a Mormon as President (e.g., Romney) who clearly understands the political and fiscal crises overwhelming the entire planet and will provide guidance to get the USA through some potentially harrowing problems over the next 5-7 years.
Before so many of us got addicted to the government teat, we knew a thing or two about wilderness survival.