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October 26, 2010

AP: Mormonism becomes campaign issue in Nevada, Idaho as Romney mulls another White House run

by John Miller
The Associated Press

 BOISE, Idaho — Mormonism and politics have merged in two western campaigns this month, providing a glimpse of the renewed scrutiny Mitt Romney could face in a 2012 presidential run.

In the Nevada Senate race, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid faced allegations from his Republican opponent's pastor that he is a member of a cult. Reid is a Mormon convert.

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