I am in Idaho.
Cruz’s success here had nothing to do with Romney.
I am LDS...and I (along with many people I know) was outraged by Romney’s antics.
See: My Open Letter to Mitt Romney
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3404778/posts
Cruz won in Idaho because most folks here view him as the most conservative of the candidates with a record of supporting the constitution and standing up against the GOPe.
It’s as simple as that.
Now, most people I know here in Idaho will also gladly support Trump should he win the nomination.
It is also as simple as that.
Both of those things...choosing Cruz in the primaries, and being willing to support Trump in the general have nothing to do with “Mormonism.”
I totally believe you, but I think you understand that “along with many people I know” is not really a good measure of an entire state for various reasons.
I am glad to hear you say you were outraged, every American should be.
Guess I do not understand what would make Idaho so different from other states other than a Romney influence. I lived in Utah for 13 years...and been to Idaho many times...almost bought a hotel in Idaho Falls actually...
Great state and I admire the Mormon people, but they do tend to stick together and Romney was highly regarded (to me as well until his betrayal). I am rambling... :)