I don't think it had anything to do with the LDS Church.. it was about himself and American history. I think he saw an opportunity (his religion) to deliver a 'Reaganesque' speech and jumped on it! Good for him!
I agree...but according to the Mormon Mitt supporter I posted to, it did.
The speech writer did a good job. Mitt just read well and gave the "Reaganesgue" appearance that some seem to desire in their candidate. Why do you like symbolism over substance?
When Mitt held office he was the opposite of Reagan. He was a gay rights, abortion rights, anti-second ammendment, liberal policy liberal.