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Shawn, I agree . Frankly this type of article--don't want to "surprise" people-- exemplifies my objection to the roll out and giving of The Speech. By giving into the howls of the mob he has unleashed a ridiculous exploration of the details of his religion (which seems bizarre in a presidential race- did I miss this with Joe Lieberman?), assured 24/7 Mormon coverage( which let's face it will make some uncomfortable) and ultimately will make The Speech, I think, seem either disappointing or like he was "pulling a fast one" when The Speech itself doesn't march through Mormon theology. He had to market it as the Mormon speech people have been demanding (to satisfy some pundit group and frankly to get the attention he wants) but indications are from him and others that it will be a rather banal discussion generically of faith in America. I find the whole effort odd in the extreme and irrelevant to the real issues which concern people about Romney, --not his "faith" but his lack of political conviction and the sense that he will say virtually anything to get elected. As to the latter, there is, unfortunately, no speech to cure that ailment.

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