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Why do a majority of Mormons align with the Republican party and conservative politics?
The tendencies have as much to do with culture and community as LDS church dogma and faith, say three political science professors.
On Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., professors Quin Monson of BYU and David Campbell of the University of Notre Dame join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the rising influence of Mormons in politics and the voting trends and political affiliations noted in their new book, "Seeking the Promised Land: Mormons and American Politics."
Watch this online video chat at sltrib.com. You can also join the discussion by sending questions and comments to the hashtag #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+ or texting 801-609-8059.
Twitter: @jnpearce