Typically, Republicans nominate candidates with a faith, even if it is nominal. Gingrich is the first Catholic, Romney is the second Mormon nominated by Republicans. No one is campaigning as the 'Christian' candidate.
There is a coolness towards Mormons in evangelical circles, but most are more worried about Romney-care.
Note: liberals (i.e., Democrats) have a bigger problem with the LDS than conservatives. The problem conservatives have with Romney is not that he is a Mormon, but he's a moderate from Massachusetts. Mark Hemingway noted, "Romney is befuddled that he is losing to a guy with three wives,". Gingrich's conversion has bought him some forgiveness in the electorate.
On the Democrat side, Obama has some liabilities with religious organizations - the values proclaimed during his campaign have proved to be a charade. He sees Christianity as a form of social justice. Because of extensive campaigning with respect to religion, people thought of Obama as a 'values' candidate. Obama has shown a narcissism that is almost religious in nature. His faith charade is gone since being elected to the White House.
The question is will the Democrats abandon the white working class and religious factions? The administration's policies do not match their rhetoric. This administration has filed briefs with the Supreme Court that are hostile to Christianity. Obama is the least pro-Israel president since Jimmy Carter.
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