McCain Sees Anti-Mormonism in Romney's S.C. Loss

Real Clear Politics ^ | Erin McPike

[Windy City Conservative]

A reflection of this sense of ownership was evident in his take on last Saturday’s South Carolina primary, which Gingrich won.

“We haven’t had time to do a real analysis of the Romney race in South Carolina, but once we break that down, there was some element of anti-Mormonism in that vote,” McCain asserted. “I’m not saying all of it, but there were elements there. There was nothing that Mitt Romney could have done.”

Could that bias, if it exists, extend beyond the Palmetto State to others in the South if the primary drags on? “I’m not sure [but] I don’t think so,” McCain said, pointing to Georgia as one place he doesn’t believe would hold Romney’s religion against him.

McCain cited the possible anti-Mormonism in response to a query about the growing Tea Party support Gingrich has begun to draw, particularly in Florida.

The Arizona senator doesn’t believe that support will be lasting because Gingrich’s record doesn’t track with issues dear to the movement, he said.

[blueunicorn6]

The one good thing about a Romney win would be that everryone in the US would have the pleasure of meeting the Mormon Protective Association (MPA).

[Porterville]

Oh, handing one a mirror is now hatred. Liberal mindset.

[Theodore R.]

When is that old bastard going to dry up and blow away?

People in AZ say "Never, we need him."

[vette6387]

“When is that old bastard going to dry up and blow away?”

And take Bob (It’s My Turn) Dole with him. I am tired of the voters making life-long politicians out of guys who are “war heros.” Both of these men are shining examples of “Peter Principle” politicians.

[bubman]

I didn’t hear the establishment make that argument about Huntsman in NH or about Mitten’s losing in Iowa. Oh well, they are the betters of us so it must be true!!! /S

[Venturer]

I wouldn’t care if Romney was secound in command to the Pope. Romneycare is the killer for me.

I will not vote for anyone who tries to shove Obamaromneycare down my throat.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“Mormonophobes”

Fear no mormon. Only mormonism, which can steal your soul.

[bmwcyle]

I will celebrate and make positive posts on the Freerepublic when McCain is gone for good.

[Biggirl]

Where has McCain been as of late? Hiding under a rock?

[TYVets]

McCain Sees .....

McCain is blind and worthless!

[Biggirl]

Well let’s just say the voters have had enough of holding their noses to vote for the GOP RINOS.

[pepperhead]

I see anti-liberalism in Romney’s S.C. loss.

[FrankR]

[Psalm 144]

If Romney was a pro-HealthControl, pro-TARP, pro-abortion, anti-gun Baptist he would have lost SC.
If Romney was a pro-freedom, pro-prosperity, pro-life, pro-gun Mormon he would have won SC.

It IS that simple!

PS: If Senator McCain had campaigned as hard against Obama as he does against conservatives, he would be President McCain.

[Psalm 144]

I have made posts here that I will never vote for a statist.

[wolfman23601]

Thanks Juan, you just explained exactly why Romney is unelectable. Southerners will not turn out for him enough to cancel out the black vote and Zero will win the South without losing usual Rat strongholds.

[magslinger]

John, by that logic, what sort of doofus could possibly lose to a drug smoking Mohammedan?

[RedMDer]

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[greyfoxx39]

Ping

[greyfoxx39]

McCain lives in Arizona, a state in which the mormons have a large voting block. Rumor is that he plans to retire and have his darling daughter Meghan run for his seat. He's just planning ahead.

How could she possibly lose??