Romney Collides With the Mormon Problem
Much has been made of Mitt Romney's religion, but the Republican presidential candidate recently discovered just how negative some voters feel about his faith. In this clip, Romney's glad-handing comes to an abrupt halt when an elderly man declares that he'll never vote for a Mormon, then refuses to shake Romney's hand.Much has been made of Mitt Romney’s religion, but the Republican presidential candidate recently discovered just how negative some voters feel about his faith. In this clip, Romney’s glad-handing comes to an abrupt halt when an elderly man declares that he’ll never vote for a Mormon, then refuses to shake Romney’s hand.
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