Archive for October, 2011

Did Romney lead the LDS Archdiocese of Boston?

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

The Washington Post’s “On Faith” blog has an interesting article about Mitt Romney, but I was puzzled to see him described as bishop of the Mormon “stake (archdiocese)” in Boston.

Typically, a U.S. archdiocese encompasses huge swaths of territory — often multiple states. A stake, most often, isn’t usually quite so expansive.

Is there a better term to describe “stake” than “archdiocese?” What would it be?

U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin endorses Mitt Romney for President

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

I just spoke with U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, the first-term Republican from Little Rock, and he told me he’s endorsing Mitt Romney for president. I expect a statement to be released later today, and have also requested an interview.

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