"Catholics track 'soul-searching' governor's race" - GRP

Grand Rapids Press:

Walt Gutowski Jr. is like a lot of Catholic voters in Michigan these days: torn.

He regards the sanctity of human life as "very, very important to me." That might seem to disqualify Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who backs a woman's right to abortion.

But Gutowski thinks Granholm is charismatic, and he likes her approach to helping people in need. On the other hand, the owner of Swift Printing in Grand Rapids is drawn to GOP candidate Dick DeVos for his opposition to abortion, his business background and ties to West Michigan.

His vote?

"I would say I really don't know right now. This is the weekend where I do a lot of soul-searching," Gutowski said.

With about one-fourth of registered voters in Michigan, the Catholic bloc could play a pivotal role in a close race. [More...]

Today's project: talk to one undecided Catholic voter in Michigan about the election.