They Were Right: Mormons Can't Win South

I hate to say it, but the country is much more willing to go with a woman or a black than the GOP is to go with a Mormon for President. As Mark Steyn notes, the South spoke pretty loudly. Mitt Romney isn't the perfect candidate, but there's no doubt that evangelicals would rather have one of their own, regardless of party affiliation or views. That doesn't mean a Mormon can't capture the nomination, but it will be tough for him to capture the South.