Have received quite a few good sources of info in the first two threads, which closed up pretty fast, so let's continue, if you don't mind.

Per this investigation, here's the link to the previous, now-closed threads, where you can see the contributions and suggestions already made:

http://exmormon.org/phorum/read.php?2,343738,343738#msg-343738

http://exmormon.org/phorum/read.php?2,343904


(And, by the way, I've had follow-up contact with the reporter).
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I'm always happy to talk with my colleagues in the press about Romney (and have done it before--the first time he ran for president--to the chagrin and anger of defensive Mormons who didn't appreciate me "speaking out of school" [meaning honestly and openly] about the secret Mormon temple ceremonies that Mitt went through in order to achieve full faith and fellowship status in the LDS Church).

These issues arose in the context of media inquiries (initiated by the media and not by me) about how Romney's religious faith might affect or otherwise influence his governance as U.S. president. This time around, Romney is a far more serious candidate than he was four years ago, and the press is gearing up and taking notice.

That said, I don't know, off-hand, what leadership positions Romney has worked in as a Mormon leader over his LDS lifetime, other than he was a full-time missionary in France.

Help on that score, please, if any of you out there may know.

Anyone with personal information or direct knowledge from their own experience would also, of course, be valuable as a source. Those willing to go on the record or at least be willing to talk on background with the reporter, step right up. You can make contact arrangements through me and, as required and agreed upon, requests for confidentiality will also be made.

Thanks.

Steve Benson



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Oh dear; this won't help Mitt. I've heard that Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez is a member of the Idaho Falls 10th Ward in the Idaho Falls North Stake.

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Official church records, of course...

I've done a quick google search, which has turned up speculative comments in certain reader chat rooms.



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Give 'em a call; ask 'em yourself.


1200 Dunbar Drive
Idaho Falls, Idaho
83402

Phone: 523-2956/523-0182

You also declared that the information to which you refer means the end for Romney's presidential bid, claiming that "Mitt's had it."

How so? Specifics on your info and how you came into possession of it, please.



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I had a somewhat bizarre experience with MR on a tour to Israel with him about 10 years ago when I was still a tbm. Not sure whether it's appropriate to share here or not, but I formed some unfavorable opinions of him at that time based on the experience.

Nothing verifiable, simply some things he did during the trip which I thought were a bit odd. Probably not very useful.

I put up a thread about it yesterday but it vanished quicker than a certain 116 page manuscript.

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Steve, this one is not about his time as a church leader but when he was governor, Native Americans accused him of attempted extortion.

http://www.governing.com/topics/economic-dev/Raid-on-The-Reservation.html

what the result of all the information you're sending on is? If there's an article or an interview or whatever?

Thanks.

I find it completely disturbing he consulted the brethren on whether he was allowed to take a pro choice stand when he was governor. Very disturbed by that tidbit from that interview if it's at all true.

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