Playing The LDS Card In Idaho

“Cathleen Thomas stated in a Post Register opinion piece that “Rammell crossed the line” when “he stated that his membership in the LDS church should win over voters.” She went on further to state, “church members are encouraged to vote for candidates who most represent their values and political views.” First, that isn’t what I said. In response to a question from a reporter who asked where I thought my main support would come from I replied, ‘Conservatives, farmers and ranchers, sportsmen, and LDS members.’ Second, I do anticipate a lot of LDS members and other people of faith to support me because our values and political views are the same. Ms. Thomas is quite naïve to think that I expect all LDS people to vote for me just because I am LDS”/ Rex Rammell , Independent candidate for U.S. Senate. More here

Question: How should an LDS member in good standing handle his ties to the church in a political campaign?