While the majority of U.S. Mormons affiliate with the Republican Party, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has declared its political neutrality for decades.
This consistent declaration along with many high profile Mormon Democrats, such as former church historian Marlin Jensen and apostle James Faust, have led most Mormons to respect other Mormons's political views. Unfortunately, there is a minority that has come to an erroneous conclusion -- that being a member or leader in the Democratic Party is inconsistent with LDS teachings.
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