Mormon Candidate Braces for Religion as Issue

New York Times by Adam Nagourney, Laurie Goodstein | Feb. 8, 2007 (News Analysis)

Polls show a substantial number of Americans will not vote for a Mormon for president. The religion is viewed with suspicion by Christian conservatives, a vital part of the Republicans' primary base.

Mr. Romney's advisers acknowledged that popular misconceptions about Mormonism -- as well as questions about whether Mormons are beholden to their church's leaders on public policy -- could give his opponents ammunition in the wide-open fight among ... Full Story »

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by Jami Dwyer - Oct. 1, 2008

The rejection of candidates by Republican Christians for religious reasons is a very interesting topic. However, identity politics stories like these continue to receive the share of coverage that should go to politicians' voting records and positions on the issues. Has the NYT covered Edwards' health care plan?