Time magazine takes an in-depth look at "The Mormon in Mitt" this week in a 2,800-word story that attempts to explore how growing up as an active, practicing, believing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has impacted Mitt Romney's life and possible presidential policies. The Time magazine website makes full articles available only to subscribers, although a one-week temporary access is available.
"Observers have long sought clues to Romney's character and worldview in his Mormonism," Jon Meacham writes in the cover story for the magazine's Oct. 8 issue. "There is the optimistic salesmanship, the blindingly pure family values, the can-do spirit. In many ways, Romney is Reagan with children who speak to him, a cheerful leader who has a mystical appreciation of the role America is meant to play in history.