Posted by
Zorro on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 5:04:39 PM
The Mormon Prophet will turn 97 this June. He is one of the most well-respected and well-loved Mormon leaders of all time, among both Mormons and non-Mormons. His death and funeral would be a major international media event that would increase good will toward Mormons through the United States. It may come at a time when Romney is in the thick of an election battle, and could be a benefit to his campaign.
The subsequent appointment of Hinkley’s successor, Thomas Monson, to the presidency of the church may likewise give favorable press to both Mormons and the Romney campaign. This is because Monson is well known for his support for humanitarian causes throughout the world and his elevation to the presidency, or his actions therein, may also increase goodwill toward Mormons.