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You sure? Cause the orthodox guy I talked to explained things rather differently.
Anyhow, looking back at the OP, I should say here that Mormons as firmly right wing is actually a post 1970's thing, and that is only true inside the United States/Canada. Go to any other country in the world and you will find members from all parts of that countries political spectrum. I would guess it might have to do with the fact that it is easier to find an economically left-wing yet socially conservative parities outside of the States.