US presidential candidate Romney says advisers oppose idea of speech on his Mormon faith

Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney says his political advisers have warned him against giving a speech explaining his Mormon faith.

During a house party Saturday in this early primary state, Romney was asked by voters if he would give a speech outlining his religious beliefs and how those beliefs might impact his administration, much like then-Sen. John F. Kennedy did as he sought to explain his Catholic faith during the 1960 election.

"I'm happy to answer any questions people have about my faith and do so pretty regularly," the former Massachusetts governor said. "Is there going to be a special speech? Perhaps, at some point. I …