The Atlantic Online

The Holy Cow! Candidate: "Romney introduced me to Rendell. Slouched in his seat, the husky, balding Democrat said, 'This will be the kiss of death, but if I had to choose the next Republican president, if there's going to be one it would be Governor Romney.'"

An older article, but still relevant.

|| RedState

Gov. Romney Defends the Constitution|| RedState: "This past week, Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney once again stood up to the Bay State's leftist establishment, defending nothing less than the United States Constitution against its perennial onslaught."

Romney, a Mormon, supports Catholics as he eyes White House - Boston.com

Romney, a Mormon, supports Catholics as he eyes White House - Boston.com: "'He's showing and demonstrating that the social and moral values he possesses as a Mormon are identical to those of conservative Catholics and conservative Protestants,' said Rick Beltram, chairman of the Spartanburg County Republican Party in South Carolina."

Right Is Might for GOP's Aspirants - Los Angeles Times

Right Is Might for GOP's Aspirants - Los Angeles Times: "'Let's face it,' he recently told a crowd of Christian conservatives in Iowa, the state that holds the nation's earliest presidential caucuses. 'In our lifetimes, we've seen our country go from 'Leave It to Beaver' to 'Beavis and Butt-head,' from Barney Fife to Barney Frank, from 'Father Knows Best' to television shows where father knows nothing.'"

Romney's Rome visit seen fueled by politics - The Boston Globe

Romney's Rome visit seen fueled by politics - The Boston Globe: "Among the 500 or so folks flocking to St. Peter's Basilica today to watch Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley become a cardinal, one stands out among the crowd: Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts."

CULTURE DIGEST: Romney aligns with Christians; churchgoers more likely to support Iraq war; religion rift hits 'South Park' - (BP)

CULTURE DIGEST: Romney aligns with Christians; churchgoers more likely to support Iraq war; religion rift hits 'South Park' - (BP): "Despite his status as a member of the Mormon church, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a likely presidential candidate, is aligning himself with the Christian right, noting that he shares their values on issues like “gay marriage” and stem cell research."

The Benton Courier

The Benton Courier: "If any of the three emerges from the pack, they would need someone to help them in the former Confederacy. How about a good, old-fashioned Southern governor?"

Romney could use that help in the South.

Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney meets with GOP women in Concord

Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney meets with GOP women in Concord: "Romney, a Republican, is one of three potential presidential candidates for 2008 speaking in the state today. Former General Wesley Clark was in Henniker this morning. New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is in Kensington, Hooksett and Manchester tonight."

Political bracketology beats March Madness

Political bracketology beats March Madness: "Rumors are circulating that the evangelicals will snub him due to his Mormon beliefs. Don't count on it. Romney has a strong record on abortion and gay marriage in Massachusetts. This should be enough to satisfy cultural conservatives. Mitt Romney's my dark horse."

VOA News - US Presidential Contenders Active for 2008

VOA News - US Presidential Contenders Active for 2008: "'The imperative for fundraising, the necessity for long shots or underdogs to start early, encourages early starts,' he noted. 'And if one guy starts early, everyone wants to start early. So, the system really is encouraging these early starts.'"

TheBostonChannel.com - Health - Romney To Attend O'Malley Elevation

TheBostonChannel.com - Health - Romney To Attend O'Malley Elevation: "'This is extraordinary, and particularly for someone of my faith,' said Romney, a Mormon, before he spoke at a St. Patrick's Day breakfast in New Hampshire, an early presidential state. 'I don't know that there's ever been a Mormon guy that's been to the Vatican for a Mass held by the Pope, so it's a personal honor.'"

"Mitt Romney's Evangelical Problem" by Amy Sullivan

"Mitt Romney's Evangelical Problem" by Amy Sullivan
An older, but much read article addressing the LDS issue.

Eagle-Tribune Online

Eagle-Tribune Online: Romney makes good impression in Derry
More from Mitt's time in New Hampshire

BBC NEWS | Programmes | From Our Own Correspondent | Republicans begin long road to 2008

BBC NEWS | Programmes | From Our Own Correspondent | Republicans begin long road to 2008
Wonderful take on presidential politics in the US by a BBC reporter.

Portsmouth Herald Local News: Romney speaks in Hampton

Portsmouth Herald Local News: Romney speaks in Hampton

Salt Lake Tribune - Opinion

Salt Lake Tribune - Opinion: "
Given Hinckley's history, it seemed almost ironic that while he was recovering from recent surgery for cancer, Brigham Young University refused to renew the contract of a black professor who had campaigned vigorously - 'too forcefully,' some said - for a formal renunciation. "

Union Leader - Romney: U.S. will survive the tough times ahead - Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006

Union Leader - Romney: U.S. will survive the tough times ahead - Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006
Romney is working New Hampshire.