Dawn's Weekly Digest

A compilation of compelling articles or commentaries worth reading. 






Absolution for Newt - How Evangelicals are Finding a Way to Support Gingrich
This article explores the "evangelical tri-lemma" - do voters support a Mormon with one wife, a Catholic with three or an evangelical that may have had a harem?
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2011/12/newt_gingrich_and_evangelicals_they_could_never_support_him_right_wrong_.html

If Gingrich is the Answer, the Tea Party has Failed
This article looks at the improbable support Gingrich has gained from the many in the Tea Party, given the fact that the grass roots movement sprung from dissatisfied citizens who wanted to vote the establishment out of Washington.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2011/12/01/gingrich-answer-tea-party-has-failed/kzwmWew9EqZxiIFXEWNmZM/story.html

Latter-day Sins - Why don't we challenge anti-Mormonism? Because it's the prejudice of our age
An insightful article that validates what many Latter-day Saints feel during the GOP primaries.
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/frame_game/2011/10/mitt_romney_s_mormon_cult_controversy_anti_mormonism_is_the_prej.html

Can the "New Newt" Shed  Past Baggage?
Less than conservative stances on cap and trade, global warming, his marriages, religion and abortion may come back to haunt Gingrich as he positions himself as the best hope for the GOP.
http://news.yahoo.com/newt-shed-past-baggage-110109595.html

Romney, an Active Man of Faith
Excellent article on Romney's leadership callings in the LDS Church.
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/dec/07/nation/la-na-romney-faith-20111208

The GOP's Moderate Mormons: Huntsman and Romney practice pragmatism
Enlightening article explaining why Mormons usually don't publicly crusade for conservative causes
http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-07-03/news/29749438_1_mormons-and-non-mormons-mormon-candidates-civil-unions