I was going to research this issue but the reality is that I do not have to.
On the question of Mormons and Christians, do not judge these two religions as the same.
This is what I know of Mormonism:
They believe in multiple gods.
They believe God was a human once from another planet.
They believe Jesus Christ is the brother of the devil.
Their founder said he had received direct revelation from God about his religion.
They use the new and old testament, in addition to their own book of Mormon.
To me these beliefs and others of this cult are different and in direct contradiction to actual Christianity.
Christians should not be made to feel that they have to support a person who is in direct opposition to their faith just to prove they can be tolerant to other religions.
Though it is a good principal not have a religious test for political candidates there is nothing wrong in Christians not supporting a person that opposes their faith.
In addition, there is nothing wrong with Christians preferring political candidates who share their values.
Being a republican and professing a conservative belief does not mean that there is no reason to look at a person’s religion when making a political decision.
Real Christian churches do not consider the Mormon Church a legitimate church of the God of Abraham who gave His only begotten son so whosoever believes in him will have everlasting life.