Herman Cain

by **brandon** on Mon May 16, 2011 5:04 pm

Thoughts? With Huckabee out, who best represents the Evangelical Christian voter? I felt very frustrated today, until I happened upon this man's bio and video clips. Seems like a man with a lot of wisdom.

by **brandon** on Mon May 16, 2011 5:07 pm

FYI: Here's all of his answers on the recent GOP debate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDG-uvE1UOM

by **daffodyllady** on Mon May 16, 2011 6:27 pm

Herman Cain had advanced cancer years ago, and looked death in the face. He did chemotherapy, and has been cancer- free for 5 years, (I think.) He says, "God said, 'It's not your time yet, I have something more for you to do'."

He is pro-life, even in cases of rape and incest.
He is is very Reagan-esque on economic issues.
He is in favor of the Fair Tax.
His business experience indicates a strong ability to turn failing ventures around.
His race would make racism a non-issue.
His strong, authoritative presence is very presidential.
He would not need a teleprompter, ever! (I would love to see him mop the floor with Obama in a debate!)
He is an extraordinary communicator- he really connects.

Even though I tend to agree with Ron Paul a little more than with Herman Cain, Ron Paul has tried repeatedly to run for president, and has failed every time. Herman Cain can win!

by **SueAnn** on Mon May 16, 2011 6:43 pm

I agree completely, Daffy. He really impressed me the night of the debate. His straightforward speaking style made the professional politicians look like same-old-same-old-doublespeak robots.

I am keeping my eye on Herman Cain.

by **daffodyllady** on Tue May 17, 2011 4:57 pm

Interesting videos of Herman Cain:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDXCwd65R5o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7354AsuLng
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIzJHAw8Vmo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTcVO_1T ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfh869ob ... re=related

by **daffyladysson** on Wed May 18, 2011 6:34 am

Btw, Some folks try to claim that Cain supported the bailouts.

They are not telling you the whole truth when they say that.

When asked he would say that the bailout proposal was a better option than buying bad debt.

by **AndCanItBe** on Wed May 18, 2011 9:31 am

Here's the actual editorial he wrote in 2008. http://004eeb5.netsolhost.com/hc133.htm

It sounds like support to me and very strong support at that. I also don't like his association with the Federal Reserve or his support of the NACC or SPP, both of which worked to support NAFTA. He's actually a board member on the NACC according to his wiki. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_cain

by **brandon** on Fri May 20, 2011 3:54 am

Looks like he was correct in terms of the profit that taxpayers would make:

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2011/01/26/us_citigroup_warrants

by **daffodyllady** on Sat May 21, 2011 4:43 am

As I said, I agree with Ron Paul more than I agree with Herman Cain.

This Federal Reserve connection does bother me. It almost seems like Fox News is pushing Cain into the forefront a little... could he have been pre-approved by the powers behind the scene...? I do think he appeals to the tea-party quite a lot, and if he gets the Republican nomination, he could sweep them right into the mainstream conservative vote.

Just thinkin'.

by **water** on Sat May 21, 2011 6:43 pm

I am calling it now...Cain 2012.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E0ZCzF0qd4&feature=player_embedded

Foreign policy stuff starts around 20m in...

"The Cain doctrine to the world would simply be, if you mess with Israel, you are messing with the United States of America. Don't mess with us! Don't mess with us!"

by **daffodyllady** on Sun May 22, 2011 2:10 pm

interesting...

...Reagan was "The Great Communicator." Nearly a quarter century after he left the White House, his great phrases still resonate in our memories. Is there any candidate in the current crop that stands out from the rest in the courage, clarity and resonating wit of his utterances as Reagan always did?

Indeed there is.

Only Herman Cain, who officially announced his candidacy on Saturday, of the current crop of Republican candidates has the moral stature, the record of achievement, the outspoken wit and candor, and the simple courage to speak his mind that were the hallmarks of the Great Reagan. Only he has proved to be an eloquent and effective public spokesman without fear or hesitation in championing those same principles.

Only Cain of the current crop of actual or potential presidential candidates has already produced a withering phrase that wilts his rivals and turns them pale. “How’d That Work Out for Ya?” has already become a potent national watchword comparable to “Tear down this wall!” or, more recently “It’s the economy, stupid.” And Cain has hardly gotten started...

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/05/ ... z1N7Mn1X1q

by **water** on Sun May 22, 2011 3:06 pm

daffodyllady wrote:interesting...

...Reagan was "The Great Communicator." Nearly a quarter century after he left the White House, his great phrases still resonate in our memories. Is there any candidate in the current crop that stands out from the rest in the courage, clarity and resonating wit of his utterances as Reagan always did?

Indeed there is.

Only Herman Cain, who officially announced his candidacy on Saturday, of the current crop of Republican candidates has the moral stature, the record of achievement, the outspoken wit and candor, and the simple courage to speak his mind that were the hallmarks of the Great Reagan. Only he has proved to be an eloquent and effective public spokesman without fear or hesitation in championing those same principles.

Only Cain of the current crop of actual or potential presidential candidates has already produced a withering phrase that wilts his rivals and turns them pale. “How’d That Work Out for Ya?” has already become a potent national watchword comparable to “Tear down this wall!” or, more recently “It’s the economy, stupid.” And Cain has hardly gotten started...

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/05/ ... z1N7Mn1X1q

Exactly. It will be a ferocious...and I mean seriously ferocious...battle for the White House this time around. Look at the lines that have been drawn with the unions, czars, and all of the other below the line associations (Acorn, SEIU, the list goes on for miles).

Just like my intuition told me Obama had it for 2008...not because I had any special knowledge...but because I could feel the appetite of the nation in some weird way...and it was all about entitlements...change...and anything but the existing establishment. People fell over each other gobbling up Obama's lies and the honest ones will admit they swallowed that hook...but many will not go there...so Obama will still have strong support.

I feel the same this time around on many points...there is an appetite for change again...and a distaste for the establishment...but the difference this time around is many more people see where the plan that involves high taxes, spending our way out of economic woes, and the like, leads...and they are weary of it.

People want a real leader this time around...not another person who can lie the best...not another swindler. Who would have guessed, based on typical political standards, that the people would have spit Hillary out of their mouths so quickly?

Mr. Cain has a gift and his heart and mind are in the right place at the right time.

Obama will still be dangerous...the level of deceit and double talk will explode to levels never thought possible...he will be so confusing but sound so right to those who refuse to hear the truth.

Of those who are in the run for the GOP seat now and those yet to make a decision...I don't see anyone shining as bright as Cain. West is excellent too...very excellent...but I just don't see the same level of leadership...I don't see him appealing to as many as Cain will.

by **daffodyllady** on Mon May 23, 2011 2:35 pm

Fox News interviewed Cain yesterday. Here is the video of that interview:

http://video.foxnews.com/?playlist_id=8 ... t_id=86858

Listen carefully from about 11 minutes 52 seconds into the interview, until about 12:25. He speaks honestly about involvement in Afghanistan. This is the most level-speaking political candidate I have ever heard.

by **brandon** on Sat Jun 04, 2011 4:58 am

WMUR is running a series called "Interview with the candidate". Here's Herman Cain on Tuesday:
http://www.wmur.com/new-hampshire-primary-extended-coverage/videobox.html

I like him more and more.

by **water** on Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:45 pm

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/herman-cain-homosexuality-is-a-sin-and-a-choice/

:armor:

by **mrgravyard49** on Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:35 pm

I Really Like Herman Cain.. Sad tho it looks like Perry vs Obama IF and I mean IF we are still America.
Cain is the only one of the bunch I trust..

by **mrgravyard49** on Sat Sep 24, 2011 3:19 pm

Hey just read where he won the straw poll of the debate in orlando the other nite :banana:

Go Herman go!!!!!

by **Abiding in His Word** on Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:21 pm

Herman Cain upsets Rick Perry in Florida straw poll

Reporting from Orlando, Fla. -- In a symbolic setback for the Republican presidential frontrunner, businessman Herman Cain tripped up Gov. Rick Perry in a straw ballot of Florida Republican activists Saturday.

The vote has no bearing on the choice of a 2012 nominee but, along with recent campaign events, is likely to increase the chances that the Republican presidential contest will tighten. It comes on the heels of a performance by Perry in a Florida debate Thursday night that disappointed conservatives, including delegates who came to Orlando expecting to back the Texas governor.

Cain received 37% of the vote. Perry, who made by far the most extensive effort, was a distant second with 15%. He barely edged out Mitt Romney, who did not compete here, at 14%. He was followed by Rick Santorum, 11%; Ron Paul, 10%; Newt Gingrich, 8% and Jon Huntsman, 2%.

more

by **SueAnn** on Sat Sep 24, 2011 5:06 pm

Romney, what a slimeball coward. He won't participate in straw polls.

Herman, yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I heard on Fox that the the winner of the Florida straw poll went on to win the presidency 11 out of 13 times. I hope this makes 12.

by **Jericho** on Sat Sep 24, 2011 7:33 pm

So far I think I like Cain the best, I don't know how good his chances are but he seems to be doing fairly well so far. Would be awesome if his campaign slogan was "Yes we Cain". :grin:

by **water** on Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:04 pm

Go, Cain, go!!!!!!!!

He is such a long shot, but my heart tells me there is a chance. People are sick to death of politicians. Cain is the real deal.

by **water** on Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:15 pm

SwordofGideon wrote:So far I think I like Cain the best, I don't know how good his chances are but he seems to be doing fairly well so far. Would be awesome if his campaign slogan was "Yes we Cain".

The more people that actually hear Cain the better...he is clear and concise...no double talk. We need some real debates on real issues and to hear the candidates true thoughts on reality...not these gotchya debates we have had for a while.

Lord have mercy on us and please allow us to have a President that honors You first.

by **burien1** on Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:28 pm

With God all things are possible.
:praying:

by **Abiding in His Word** on Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:51 pm

Wondering if Cain can withstand the pressures and stress that go hand-in-hand with the Presidency since he confessed he almost threw in the towel twice already during the campaign.

"The thing that I've learned about myself in this campaign--because I've never had this happen to me before on a single challenge--is that I've gone to the brink, ready to pull the plug, but came back, twice," Cain said. "I've only had two days where I personally felt, should I pull the plug? For different reasons. That's how frustrating a campaign can be."

When I pressed for details, he said he'd prefer to keep them to himself.

more

I also am curious about his "flat" 9-9-9 income tax plan but haven't heard much reaction or specifics about that.

link

by **brandon** on Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:37 am

Abiding,

I'm not sure it is a matter of him not being able to handle the pressure. I'm sure every candidate has days like that. They just keep it internal. Cain's a bit more frank than that, I guess.

Cain's 9-9-9 plan is extremely simple:

9% income tax (gross income less charitable donations)
9% sales tax
9% corporate income tax.

It's a transition plan with the goal of moving entirely to the "Fair Tax" system, aka a national 23% sales tax.

Here's the link to the details:
http://www.hermancain.com/999plan

by **SueAnn** on Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:25 am

FYI,

Hubby just did a little research and learned that Herman Cain is AGAINST gun control. He's got hubby's vote now.

by **water** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:52 pm

Abiding in His Word wrote:Wondering if Cain can withstand the pressures and stress that go hand-in-hand with the Presidency since he confessed he almost threw in the towel twice already during the campaign.

We need to pray for him. Can you imagine entering the political arena, with all of its spin, lies, and I don't even know what other words I can use do describe it that won't get me in trouble. Just imagine that for a bit. Now, multiply it by a million because he is a conservative black. Now multiply by another million that because he is an unapologetic Christian who openly states homosexuality is wrong.

There are many stories in the Bible of God's chosen heroes (not saying Cain is, but not saying he isn't either) faltering, second guessing, and worse.

Here is our hope...divide all of that by infinity...for the Lord who dwells in our hearts is up to any challenge that comes his way.

The Lord hears our prayers. The Lord knows, despite our nation's stains, that there is a remnant here...more than that...who want His holy ways stamped all over our every fiber of our flag.

I don't know if Cain will win, but I am not discounting him for faltering and definitely not for being honest about it.

I suspect the end is very near. I suspect the great time of trouble for Israel is just around the corner. We know from scripture there are countries that resist the Antichrist and his armies. I hope and believe that our nation will be among them, led by a President who loves and honors our Father.

by **good4u1** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:05 pm

Well said, Water. I pray you are right. Your lips to God's ears and that who ever is to be our next President will fulfill God's purpose thru him. Right now, I fear for our country...

by **daffodyllady** on Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:44 pm

here we go!

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162- ... 03544.html

Herman Cain has moved into a tie with Mitt Romney atop the field of Republican presidential candidates, according to a new CBS News poll,

by **SueAnn** on Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:55 pm

I am going to do something that I have never done in 57 years. I am going to contribute to a political candidate. Herman Cain has my vote, and when hubby gets another paycheck, he will have some of my money.

THAT'S how much I believe Herman Cain should be our next president.

by **water** on Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:41 pm

SueAnn wrote:I am going to do something that I have never done in 57 years. I am going to contribute to a political candidate. Herman Cain has my vote, and when hubby gets another paycheck, he will have some of my money.

THAT'S how much I believe Herman Cain should be our next president.

Me too. I am going to start talking to my friends to do the same as well. How can we really be for a Christian President and not support him? His website allows for easy donations...hermancain.com.

by **Cantaress4Him** on Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:10 am

Hello Everyone!

Not sure if this has been posted, yet, so please forgive me if it has. This is a video of Herman Cain singing a gospel song -- and he's really good! Be blessed! :grin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_evp0DC4 ... ture=share

by **Sword of Geddon** on Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:37 pm

I really hope Mr. Cain wins the nomination, because I think hed make a great President.

by **burien1** on Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:21 pm

Sword of Geddon wrote:I really hope Mr. Cain wins the nomination, because I think hed make a great President.

We can pray. :praying:

by **Sword of Geddon** on Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:40 pm

Pray, donate to his campaign fund, do whatever it takes.

by **Loop** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:19 am

Does it not bother you guys that he has already played the "race" card ?
I know he back tracked, but now I'm really leary about him.
I like everything he says, but , now that he did that, I don't trust him...
I do gotta say though, I don't trust the other's either...

by **burien1** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:34 am

Loop wrote:Does it not bother you guys that he has already played the "race" card ?
I know he back tracked, but now I'm really leary about him.
I like everything he says, but , now that he did that, I don't trust him...
I do gotta say though, I don't trust the other's either...

When did he do that ? I missed it.

by **Loop** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:45 am

When they were discussing Perrys hunting camp...

by **Jericho** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:50 am

burien1 wrote:
Loop wrote:Does it not bother you guys that he has already played the "race" card ?
I know he back tracked, but now I'm really leary about him.
I like everything he says, but , now that he did that, I don't trust him...
I do gotta say though, I don't trust the other's either...

When did he do that ? I missed it.

Loop is probably referring to this: (There is an offensive word involved)
http://www.therightscoop.com/herman-cai ... g-grounds/
http://www.therightscoop.com/herman-cai ... ock-story/

I'm not sure that counts as playing the "race card". He was asked a question and responded by saying it was insensitive, nothing more. He tends to be very candid and says things in a way that maybe a career politician would have the savvy and experience to word better. I expect he'll make lots of mistakes along the way, it's a learning process.

by **burien1** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:04 am

SwordofGideon wrote:
burien1 wrote:
Loop wrote:Does it not bother you guys that he has already played the "race" card ?
I know he back tracked, but now I'm really leary about him.
I like everything he says, but , now that he did that, I don't trust him...
I do gotta say though, I don't trust the other's either...

When did he do that ? I missed it.

Loop is probably referring to this: (There is an offensive word involved)
http://www.therightscoop.com/herman-cai ... g-grounds/
http://www.therightscoop.com/herman-cai ... ock-story/

I'm not sure that counts as playing the "race card". He was asked a question and responded that it was insensitive, nothing more. Anyways I don't expect Cain to be perfect and I know he'll make lots of mistakes. He's not a career politician and tends to be very candid and say things off the cuff alot of times.

I don't see that as playing the race card. But he should learn not to comment on anything before he knows the facts. But if Perry had left the sign up for very long, it would have been insensitive, to say the least. But evidently, it was supposedly painted over right away.

by **Sword of Geddon** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:17 pm

Speaking of the race card. Another plus if Herman Cain is our nominee is that we can call the liberals racist if they say anything bad or critical about him...

Only kidding.

by **daffodyllady** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 1:16 pm

If we have two blacks running against each other, it should take the race card out of play.
Unless, of course, the liberals claim Cain is our "Uncle Tom"... which they have already started. They can't see blacks as anything other than underdogs.
But I really would like to have Herman Cain run against Obama... can you imagine the debates? And can you imagine the black community having to think about ideas, rather than just loyalty to color?

by **Sword of Geddon** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 2:08 pm

daffodyllady wrote:If we have two blacks running against each other, it should take the race card out of play.
Unless, of course, the liberals claim Cain is our "Uncle Tom"... which they have already started. They can't see blacks as anything other than underdogs.
But I really would like to have Herman Cain run against Obama... can you imagine the debates? And can you imagine the black community having to think about ideas, rather than just loyalty to color?

Now that, would be awesome. I think it might be one of the greatest things to happen to the black community, actually thinking about what canaudates ideas they like, and not just defaulting towards one because of the person's skin color.

by **burien1** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 2:37 pm

Sword of Geddon wrote:
daffodyllady wrote:If we have two blacks running against each other, it should take the race card out of play.
Unless, of course, the liberals claim Cain is our "Uncle Tom"... which they have already started. They can't see blacks as anything other than underdogs.
But I really would like to have Herman Cain run against Obama... can you imagine the debates? And can you imagine the black community having to think about ideas, rather than just loyalty to color?

Now that, would be awesome. I think it might be one of the greatest things to happen to the black community, actually thinking about what canaudates ideas they like, and not just defaulting towards one because of the person's skin color.

It would be awesome to see the black Church wake up to what the Democrats are really about and quit voting for them, period.

I read somewhere they 86% vote democrat.

by **daffodyllady** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:14 pm

Latest Zogby poll:

#1: Cain holds a 20% margin over Romney among Republican voters likely to vote in the primaries, nationwide.

#2: If the election were held today, Herman Cain would win over Obama, 46% to 44%.

http://www.zogby.com/news/2011/10/06/ib ... ama-46-44/

by **Jericho** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:18 pm

He's doing pretty good for being the underdog.

by **daffodyllady** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:18 pm

Well, as he is now a frontrunner, the liberals have taken aim at the big bull's-eye on his back. Here's MSNBC's treatment of Cain last night:

http://freedomslighthouse.net/2011/10/0 ... um=twitter

They just can't take it. A conservative, smart, black guy.
If liberal attacks on conservatives is like pouring gas on a fire, Cain is going to get a boost out of this one.

by **Sword of Geddon** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:18 pm

I really hope their attacks backfire. In all likelihood they will.

This guy is like the worst nightmare for the left. Hes conservative, hes a christian, he has a business and talk radio background and he served in the military.

And the best part of all: He's not a politician.

by **Abiding in His Word** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:56 pm

Sword of Geddon wrote:This guy is like the worst nightmare for the left. Hes conservative, hes a christian, he has a business and talk radio background and he served in the military.

And the best part of all: He's not a politician.

Another "best part" is that he can identify with middle class America!

by **mrgravyard49** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:33 pm

I Love the Man and I hear more people here in Sarasota fl talking about him...
YEA!