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You Gotta Believe: Herman Cain Ties Romney For GOP Primary Lead In CBS Poll

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The Republican presidential race has taken a stunning turn, as the latest CBS News poll shows upstart candidate Herman Cain tied with Mitt Romney for first place, at 17%, and former frontrunner Gov. Rick Perry disappearing in the rear view mirror at 12%. Like the fabled 1969 “Miracle Mets,” Cain has long enjoyed the adoration of supporters who didn’t think he could win, but with this latest round of polls, and Chris Christie out of the way, it looks like we’ve got ourselves a pennant race.

Even if you assume this poll is an outlier, Cain has done well in two other recent polls, going from a close third to Perry last week, to sharing second place in an ABC News poll, and leaving Perry in the dust in a Quinnipiac poll. Romney’s support has been flat in those two polls, at 25% and 22%, respectively, an indication that Cain’s gains have, so far, come at the expense of falling stars like Perry and Rep. Michele Bachmann.

The conventional wisdom here is that these polls are more about Perry than Cain, and that this is all good news for Romney. Herman Cain, the reasoning goes, will wither under the newly intense scrutiny that attends the top of the pack. I’m not so sure about any of that.

If you take all of the energy that has surrounded candidates like Perry, Bachmann, Donald Trump, or Sarah Palin, at one time or another, they can’t touch the fervor for Cain. His biggest problem with the conservative base has been his unlikelihood to actually win. In 1969, everybody loved the Mets, but there probably weren’t too many people putting money on them until they actually made it a race. Cain is on the kind of winning streak that can make believers of the conservative base.

Romney is actually in big trouble here. As former Obama spokesman Bill Burton never stops reminding him, “They’re Just Not That Into You.” The neverending parade of gunslingers that the GOP townspeople keep bringing in to face Romney is stark evidence that they really don’t want him to be the sheriff. Mitt got lucky in the last debate, when Rick Perry shot himself in the foot by having reasonable positions on immigration and vaccination, and fatally invoked the least popular organ in conservative politics, the “heart.”

Cain has no such weaknesses, and is in a position to really damage Romney at the upcoming Washington Post/Bloomberg debate. Romney’s strength as a general election candidate will do him no good here, and while the debate’s focus on the economy seems to superficially benefit Romney, his record as Governor of Massachusetts is vulnerable to attacks that will resonate with the base.

Cain, on the other hand, has brilliantly harnessed the conservative love of simple messaging by fitting the entire tax code on a bumper sticker, with room to spare. His 9-9-9 plan has faced heavy criticism from economic experts, but on the basis of two “R”s that mean little to Republican primary voters: revenue and the regressive nature of the tax. That’s like telling a teenager that the plan is too damn loud, and it all sounds the same, dagnabbit!

Political media types also don’t spend enough time with the conservatives who drive their movement from the ground up. I do, and I can tell you that, of all the subjects I have discussed with them over the years, anything that remotely resembles a flat tax is like Spanish Fly mixed with green M&M’s and Ecstasy.

With Perry sinking like a stone, and Cain on the rise, Romney is going to be like that poor little goat tied to a post in Jurassic Park, waiting for some T-Rex to come gobble him up. Cain’s rise in the polls should see him get a lot more screen time, so he really needs to gear up for the big game. Even if he can’t pick off much of Romney’s support, his surge in the polls and straw poll winning streak could cause voters from the rest of the field to crystallize behind him, and give him a solid lead on Romney. From there, it’s his game to lose. You gotta believe!

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  • Pablo

    Man, they’re sure taking this “Hide the racism” thing seriously, huh?

    Go Herman!

  • Anonymous

    Man! The GOP certainly are not ready for a Mormon President.

  • Anonymous

    I bet you all like him because of his planned treatment of Muslims, turning them to 2nd class citizens. 

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XEFRKNJR6WJ5WQ6KNPH2OEY2LU Antonio

    I wonder if Rush is going to discuss the obvious white guilt propelling this man.

    Because we all know Obama couldn’t win without the white guilt and racist black people.

    Funny thing is Herman only has the guilty white vote. Darn.

  • Anonymous

    Racists!

  • Anonymous

    Herman Cain was a ballistics defense systems analyst, successful CEO, computers sciences masters and IT systems analyst, Fed Reserve board member and an honest and jovial human being.   All about solutions, not about politics. 2012 should be the year of solutions NOT politics as usual.   

    Cain will be hugely popular with independents as his background becomes well known.  He’ll certainly get his chance to tell voters who he is and the solutions he proposes.   

    .  

  • Anonymous

    Conservatives don’t have “WLG”… liberals do. That’s why it’s called White LIBERAL Guilt.

  • Anonymous

    he’s already said that he realized his statement was unfair and changed his opinion.  That’s what smart people do, realize a mistake, admit it and move on. 

  • Anonymous

    I thought they hated black presidents??? Now that they want to elect one, they hate Mormon presidents??? Maybe it has something to do with Mitt having NO convictions (RomniCare) and saying whatever he needs to get elected?

    NAH… it’s the Mormon thing for sure. ;)

  • Anonymous

    I thought conservatives hated people with dark skin??? Now that they want to elect Cain they only like him because they hate Muslims??? Make up your mind!

  • http://skaughtbj.tumblr.com Skaught

    “flat tax is like Spanish Fly mixed with green M&M’s and Ecstasy” — Aren’t you witty. Get out to #OccupyWallStreet

    Obama vs. Cain is exactly like NFL — black guys working for white corps facing off in a meaningless contest.

  • Tom Lenny

    Herman does have a very impressive background..I am not thrilled with his antics on Sharia Law, but he is a very bright, enjoyable man to be around. He is definitely a much stronger leader than Mitt.
    Unfortunately lane1, elections are always about politics and almost never about solutions. Make the other guy look dangerous,un-American, anti-troops, etc..
    We have a Legislative branch that can literally shut down any initiatives by just one senator.

  • TbagsRstupid

    Why is Mediaite not reporting on the real story????

    A Democrat wins the State of West Virginia!!!!

    These are “REAL AMERICANS” with a Referendum on all the right wing freako crap!!!!

  • rudeboy

    Good for Herman but I doubt he will win the primaries!

  • Anonymous

    Amazing that in a comment trying to impugn conservatives as racist you had to actually be extremely prejudicial yourself.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_FSPIVAFYI672OH5NOKVRTEZA4U MadCharles

    it’s meaningless.

  • Anonymous

    I grasp this is a column and thus, a free flow of ideas from the writer.  But having Tommy cover anything concerning the Republicans and conservatives is like reading a high school newspaper review of a rock concert. You have to love the slight — “Conservative love of simple messaging by fitting the entire tax code on a bumper sticker.” — coming from the loudest defender of “Hope & Change!” on this site.  Ah, irony.

     It is amusing to read the juxtaposition of condescending views on conservative values while wading through a miasma of pop-metaphors ranging from baseball, westerns, Spanish Fly, and “Jurassic Park”.

  • Michelle

    Darn, I’m really torn here, I want to like Herman but I’m told I’m a racist and should hate him.  What to do, what to do.

  • Anonymous

    Mitt has been running for 5yrs and still can’t crack it, Mitt just forget about it, they don’t want ya, and it’s clear you are in the wrong party. 

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XEFRKNJR6WJ5WQ6KNPH2OEY2LU Antonio

    I’m sure a racist has NEVER liked a black person or any person from any other race.

    I am sure a racist has NEVER hired a black person for a job, etc., etc.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XEFRKNJR6WJ5WQ6KNPH2OEY2LU Antonio

    I’m sure a racist has NEVER liked a black person or any person from any other race.

    I am sure a racist has NEVER hired a black person for a job, etc., etc.

  • Michelle

    Black GOP Candidate Called Uncle Tom Ni**er by Obama Supporter

    http://www.poedpatriot.com/2011/10/black-gop-candidate-called-uncle-tom.html

  • Anonymous

    Well which is the “right party”?  The Dems have been hostile towards Romney and mocking towards his religion for years.

  • Anonymous

    Wonder why your Mormon brethren is not doing well after 5yrs of running. 

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XEFRKNJR6WJ5WQ6KNPH2OEY2LU Antonio

    I guess that means the supporter of Obama is also a racist.
    Makes sense.

  • Michelle

    Dude, I’ve been asking for evidence that I’m the racist you libs claim I am for months and I’ve yet to see it.  If you have it, please provide it or shut up once and for all.

  • Anonymous

    Perry has the money rolling in…and he will make sure America “SEES” the challenges that a boeder state like Texas really has to endure…with illegals slithering over the borders.

    No other candidate has had to FACE THE CHALLENGES that Texs has…thanks to the FEDERAL government thwarting the RIGHTS of “border states” and NOT defneding the border and INSTEAD…

    ARMS THE F|_|CKING ENEMY at the border with tax payer funded WEAPONS!

    Perry needs to go in and EXPLAIN how this current “Scourched Earth Policy Prewsident”…has p[lans on PUNISHING border states who are trying to fight the good fight against illegals.

    Cain needs to be wary…Perry isn’t gone yet…

    Mitt is nothing but McCain with better hair…and the liberal media wants HIM too badly…

    Mitt will NOT – repeal the disasterous ObamaCare…Mitt is only interested in making HIS health care plan be the law of the land…

    MITT must fail!

  • Anonymous

    Not to worry!  Mitt wears that “magic” underwear and he will win in the end. 

  • Anonymous

    Cain is in Florida today at a book signing in the Villages.  For those of you who don’t know about the Villages.  It is a retirement community of about 8,000 (white) people.  We shall see how he does there.  And by the way the majority of them are Republicans.  They loved Sarah there in 08.

  • Roger T

    Ha- He never did answer the question about the magic underwear..What a mystery!

  • Tony the Fist

    If Cain were to win the GOP nom, I wonder who his Veep would be. Many folks say Marco Rubio should be VP no matter who wins. I dunno.

  • Anonymous

    Don’t forget, Jeanine Garafalo explained to us all that supporting a black candidate is proof of racism against blacks.

  • Anonymous

    If anyone does not buy Cain’s book they are a racist.

  • Anonymous

    I think Huntsman would make a better VP.  He pulls more center and center-left independents.  And in interviews seems to be a rather thoughtful man with some good ideas himself.

  • Anonymous

    Or they don’t like pizza.

  • Anonymous

    Typical liberal intolerance of other people’s religion.
    Why are there so many bigoted liberals?
    You should read some of your own liberal websites like this…
    http://www.aclu.org/religion-belief

  • Anonymous

    Sarah Palin.The wombshifter ticket.

  • Michelle

    You say he is “also” a racist, implying I am too.  Please provide the evidence for your smear or admit you don’t have any. 

  • Anonymous

    Oh, leave it to the Tea party to want and put a Pizza guy in charge.  Seriously, read about his 999 plan.  It’s a joke.

  • Michelle

    Opposition to Obama grows — strongly

    Four in 10 Americans “strongly” disapprove of how President Obama is handling the job of president in the new Washington Post-ABC News poll,
    the highest that number has risen during his time in office and a sign
    of the hardening opposition to him as he seeks a second term.

  • Indigo710

    a democrat win in a democrat state is not news.

  • Anonymous

    Perry is allowing in-state tuition for illegals, not really tough on illegal immigration. Perry is Texas Toast

  • Anonymous

    Hey you senile old bag,the article is about Herman Cain.Try to stay on topic.

  • Pablo

    You bet wrong. But that’s nothing new, is it?

    Why do you hate black people, skyfet? Why do you insist on demeaning a successful black man?

  • Pablo

    But not those bitter white xenophobes, clinging to their guns and Bibles. Or typical white grandmothers.

  • Michelle

    I think Rubio works more with a Romney.  I think Cain would have to choose a more centrist VP, but sorry DTOY, I’m not a Huntsman fan. 

  • Michelle

    Struck a nerve, did I!

  • Anonymous

    Have you ever seen the racist and bigoted remarks left by facist liberals on C.L. Bryant’s videos on YouTube?

  • Pablo

    Could be that he really, really likes Obama’s white half.

  • Pablo

    He’s the frontrunner, consistently at the top of the polls.. How much better do you want him to do?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_PKEQSTA4WOBYU5Z7QNSBUR2LXI MASSMURDERMEDIA

    as dennis miller said about herman cain, “can i tell you how jazzed i am about this cat?”…

  • Pablo

    Rubio needs to keep being Senator Rubio for a while, and then he can write his own ticket. 2016 or 2020 is soon enough.

    We need to resist these impulses to pull rising stars off the vine before they’re ripe.

  • Anonymous

    Right! So in your twisted logic a successful man(of any color) who wants higher office needs to reduce another group to 2nd class citizens? Interesting…

  • Pablo

    How so? Do you think our 70,000 page tax code isn’t a joke?

  • Anonymous

    Right! Until another crazy right wing show up.

  • Michelle

    You  mean like this:

    You’re a Bum, Jew’: Jewish Man Berated by Wild Wall St. Protester, Told to ‘Go Back to Israel’

    http://www.theblaze.com/stories/youre-a-bum-jew-jewish-man-berated-by-wall-st-protester-told-to-go-back-to-israel/

  • Michelle

    But it’s so hard!  I love Rubio and Allen West. 

  • Judiecotton

    Herman Cain seems to be a man of principle. Unless the American voters identify and stand for the American principles (that demands that they learned what American principles are) our nation will be gridlocked at even more levels than the our current morass has us stuck in.  We will always be faced with decisions between what may be legal but not moral and what is moral and not legal -those who have no principles, morals and knowledge of what is legal will prevent creativity and let politicians promote their own self interests.  Businesses that make a profit grow, if they grow the hire workers, they increase revenue for all levels including the government  This capitalistic principle has apparently escaped our President and all those who want a bigger government. 

  • Guest

    Its whatever skyfet wants to tell himself to justify his false premise that conservatives are hatefull bigots.  If he does not go through this metnal exercise, he might come to the realization that all his predisposed opinions regarding conservatives are false.  When then happens, he may be forced to look internal and realize the existence of his WLG and the fundamental flaws, proven through the last century, of his own political philosophy…if he has one.

    And we just cant have that happen.

  • TruDat

    Racist!

  • Guest

     I like Herman Caine.  I noticed your concern regarding his comments on Sharia Law.  To be hnest I’m not familiar with what he said.  However, I will say that I lived in Europe for about the last six years, I watched with great concern the mentality and “my way or the highway” approach observed by the Muslim population over there.  Looking even further into the serious consideration by the UK of allowing small fiefdoms within their borders where Sharia law would be allowed, is also of great concern.
     
    I’m perfectly happy with the melting pot nature of America, but I fear that when muslims (based off their behavior in Europe) are placed in the melting pot….they don’t melt.

  • Anonymous
  • Guest

    Your reffering to the race where the unfunded republican nobody from NY ran in a southern state against a democrat good ol boy, and came from a 30 point deficit to a neck and neck race?

    You are right about it being a referendum.

    Also, I believe a Republican winning in Wiener’s old district for the first time in recorded history was certainly not a referendum…so please ignore that.
     

  • Moosenuts99

    PLEEEEEAAAASSSEEE Cons, NOMINATE CAIN!!

    Would LOVE to see my grandparents and most of the CONS on this board have to vote for him

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    PLEASE

    ILL ACTIVELY CAMPAIGN FOR HIM!!

    Baba ahahahahahah

  • Moosenuts99

    I’m guessing none of those polled saw uber-liberal Chris Wallace DEVESTATE Cain’s 666 plan on Fox News Sunday a couple days ago. BAAAAHAHAHAHHhahaha

  • Moosenuts99

    Even FOX and CHRIS WALLACE think the 666 plan is a joke. Did you miss Fox News Sunday this week?

  • Anonymous

    Cain’s the real deal because he’s got a wide depth of great skills and experience, Army Captain, defense systems analyst, CEO, Federal Reserve board members.  His ability to answer questions with very specific, impressive answers will continue to impress anyone who listens.    

    With Pres. Obama’s strongly disapprove now at 43% for independents, the money flowing into the race will be huge.  Good news for Cain supporters since being electable is a huge part of getting funding. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/opposition-to-obama-grows–strongly/2011/10/04/gIQAlch2ML_blog.html

  • Guest

    “a successful man(of any color) who wants higher office needs to reduce another group to 2nd class citizens”

    in other words.. 2+2+=7, .

  • Guest

    Yeah, but until he snorts some “blow”, attends a race-baiting white power church, forgets any business acumen he has, and marries a women who enjoys spending a 10 million a year on lavish vacations on the taxpayer dime…I don’t think the dems will take him.

  • Guest

    Agreed. His whole illegal immigration stance was a deal breaker for me.

  • Brincar

    9 pizzas for 9 days at $9 

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_KCWAXSWBJNWZ22MPIABKT2QTVI Ken

    Some really intelligent Comments here, along with some really incoherent Nauseating Tripe!

    Hey Mr Cain IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE TO MAKE SENSE OF THE ISSUES AND HAS A REAL PLAN!
    Right or Wrong he at least Speaks like a Man and not a Mamby, Pamby tell you anything to get into Office Career Politician!!

  • Brincar

    “Who’s the colored guy,Ethel?”
    ‘Somebody selling a book,Bob”
    “…and he’s got free pizza too”

  • Anonymous

    What you’ve written makes no sense at all.

  • Guest

    They’ve been going after Christians for a while.  The funny thing is, that Muslim hatred towards gays, subjugation of women, and overpowering ideological influence in every aspect of their life, one would think would compel liberals to focus every ounce of vitriol they have at Muslims.  The big difference though that prevents this from happening is the fact that muslims would literally KILL liberals for saying some of the things they say against jews and Christians.  Acknowledging the spineless, yellow nature of a liberal, this simple fact keeps them from gunning full bore at muslims.

  • Guest

    Join the club.

  • Anonymous

    Just because FOX News says it doesn’t mean its true. You seem to be more brainwashed by FOX News then you say Repubs are!!!!

  • http://www.thecobraslair.com Cobra

    Herman Cain, Mark of Cain…son of Ham….gets confusing huh, Michelle?

    –Cobra

  • Texan

    STFU, racist sock puppet.

  • Texan

    I love it when I’m right. ;)

  • Michelle

    Always happy to hear from our resident hate-filled racist.  What’s Whitey done to keep you down today?

  • Moosenuts99

    I suggest you watch the interview before defending the plan. I think even Cain was surprised that someone did the math…

  • Texan

    You taking Wallace’s word as gospel, now? Funny stuff, cobra. Funny stuff.

  • Anonymous

    It would appear that the main stream media has decided that they LIKE Herman Cain.

  • Anonymous

    This is all part of the sinister Republicans new “Southern Strategy”, right Tommy?

  • Anonymous

    Ah, Mitt Romney finds his name in a headline at Mediaite — but only as window dressing for an article on Herman Cain.  You don’t find many mentions of Mr. Romney on this site.  And that’s for a very good reason.

    Trust me, you can tell what candidate the liberal journalists fear most by looking for the name they hate to mention.  But as I first said back when Mediaite editors were lost in a fantasy of a Trump-birther election in 2012: the candidate Mediaite hates to cover will be the Republican nominee and will defeat Obama easily next year.

    Mediaite’s pretending that a story doesn’t exist won’t make it go away.

  • Guest

    Time for the meds buddy…and stay on the Lego land homepage in the future where other children use the term “bwahahaha”

  • Anonymous

    Fact: 9% to 20% unemployment is change we can believe in!

  • Moosenuts99

    Hmmm. And I see that you didn’t bother to argue against Wallace’s description of the plan. BAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

  • Moosenuts99

    IF it’s Cain (which it won’t be); it will ABSOLUTELY be a WHITE GUY for vp

  • Moosenuts99

    Yeah, how long was McCain running for…10 years?

  • Anonymous

    Fact: Herman Cain appears to be able to answer questions well but time will tell if he is a winner.

  • Pablo

    Right, because he was using your logic.

  • Anonymous

    In the beginning I thought Cain was too inexperienced on the national political stage to get elected (or win the GOP nomination). His every word is scrutinized by a media just waiting to pounce, and despite some missteps, his star is really starting to shine. His business background is very strong and may be exactly what this country needs.

  • George_W_Tush

    The problem with sewing up the Republican nomination is that unlike sneaking a drink from a “whites only” fountain, this will require that the people who hung the sign on the fountain hand him a glass and move aside to let him to the front of the line.  3 chances are: slim, fat, and no

    BTW Mr Black walnut when you say ‘If You Don’t Have A Job And You Are Not Rich, Blame Yourself!  Does that includes all of the the unemployed tea party members? Oh yea, they’re all millionaire business owners… just ask them..

  • Anonymous

    Actually I DO tolerate all religions.  I think one is as silly as the other.  People can believe anything thay want to as long as they don’t insist that I believe as they do.

  • Anonymous

    No one seems to want to talk about it.  It is actually called “sacred” underwear. 

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_B5344MYI6BXUL36ADKK3JBTPJA GJPinks

    Tin hat stupidity there Coup

  • Anonymous

    The people who hung those “white only” signs are a dying breed. Another generation and they’ll be gone. Younger generations have grown up living, working, and playing side by side with all races, without those kinds of barriers of the past. Is it perfect yet? No, but Herman Cain doesn’t have to wait for anyone to “move aside to LET him to the front of the line”. He can just walk right up there himself.

  • http://mediamatters.org/ Leedog

    Lol!! Your best response is to call someone a racist!! Seriously??

  • http://mediamatters.org/ Leedog

    Go Herb Cain… Go!! You have the ignorant Republicons eating out of the palm of your hand!! Lol!! Though, I do give you credit for 2 things:

    1. Having those ignorant Republicons think you can win the nomination with just 30 campaign workers… nationwide!! Lol!!

    2. Questioning if Rick Perry is a racist and being the only Republicon to call him out on the subject!!

    Also bonus credit: For your “999″ plan and showing everyone how little you know about economics!!  Lol!!

  • Anonymous

    The left puts all there eggs in the “racists/they dont want a black man in the white house” bs/strategy, and then Obozo ends up running against a black man.  Funny beyond words. 

  • Anonymous

    Great!  Onward Christian Soldiers!

  • Anonymous

    OOOOPS….Trouble at the plantation….the only true viable conservative in the race is The Black Guy…..this put you wingnuts in a bind…Once You Vote Black – You Never Go Back…..no wonder Politico is looking for a 3rd party candidate…..an alternative to Uncle Ruckus…..obama is as happy as a punk in prison…..cause he knows….you racist aholes will never ever vote Cain….stop faking the game hobbits…..time to break out Mama Grizzly to save ya sorry asses…..the republican establishment will NEVER EVER let the nitwit crazy wing of the party (THATS YOU BUTTHEADS) take over……now scat

  • Anonymous

    There is no way in hell the republican party will elect a black man, no way in hell.

  • IJustH8theFax

    Fact: Cain is my man because he’s nearly as crazy as I am!

  • Exgoper

    And despite that, the Republicans STILL can’t find a nominee who out polls him by more than the margin of error?

    Sheesh!

  • Roger_Fails

    Hey, Michelle — now you’re calling another commenter a “hate-filled racist”?

    You’ve been exposed as one of the biggest haters on this board. I think you’re treading on thin ice making that kind of accusation against anyone.

  • Roger_Fails

    When your arsenal is empty, that’s all that’s left.

  • Exgoper

    Yipes! I just watched Cain try and explain his plan to Chris Wallace. (Mediaite link below.) It’s frightening that this guy is being taken seriously by anyone.

    http://www.mediaite.com/tv/chris-wallace-grills-herman-cain-over-tax-proposals-in-his-999-plan/

  • Texan

    sock alert

  • Anonymous

    That’s not right, not appointing them to a life time term to the federal bench isn’t making Muslims second class citizens.  I have no problem with his comment. I know it’s doesn’t sound right but I don’t want to take a chance that a Muslim that may have leaning toward Sharia Law could wind up in a life long Federal Judge appointment. You see for a lot of us conservative his willingness not to be PC in some circumstances is a positive not a negative. I know some Democrats that would do the same to Jews but for not as good a reason and doesn’t have the honesty to say it. Cain doesn’t want to deny Muslims elected office if they can win an election nor does he want to make it a law that they can not be appointed to the Federal bench by some other President. He’s just saying he would not do it. And for me that’s a good thing in this case….I’m just saying.

  • Anonymous

    You see the race commits almost always originate from the left because all they see is color. Us conservatives see Herman Cain as a very smart hard working man with character and with strong core values. But at the end of the day we are  very happy that he happens to be Black. Yep, even more black than Obama. We would like Herman even if he were a white man but we truly prefer him just the way he is.

  • Moosenuts99

    He’s not the nominee yet.

    BUT BY ALL MEANS

    PPPLLLEEEAAAASSEE NOMINATE CAIN

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

  • Anonymous

    I have bought
    used cars many times from people like Mitt Romney and Herman Cain. I had better
    luck with the cars I bought from people like Mitt Romney and I have had no good
    luck with any of the cars I bought from people like Herman Cain. Don’t get me
    wrong, I have heard both of these guys speak extensively and I have no axe to
    grind with either person, but one very different salesman I spoke with
    convinced me to stay away from all used car salesman for reasons I cannot divulge
    but one thing for sure I only buy new cars and new things from that day forward
    making me a happy buyer, so I will probably continue to vote for Obama.

  • Anonymous

    But the problem with Perry is that he is another George Bush from the same state. Don’t get me wrong if either Perry or Romney become the chosen one to run against Obama they will have my vote but until then Herman Cain has my vote. I’ve liked him from the beginning but only held back because of talk he wasn’t electable. Well, at this point he has my vote until it is proven he isn’t electable. Even on this blog I find more and more people who know his resume and his background. Not that it’s impossible but he may prove to be some one hard to fine dirt on. But I’m sure they will try….

    Keep this in mind….No tax from bill that is put before congress will pass “as is”. The 9-9-9 plan of Cain’s and the FairTax are at least good starting proposals to start the conversation. We need a revenue neutral tax system that isn’t too regressive and will promote big businesses and manufacturing to come back to American in a big way. Big Businesses and manufacturing jobs have the best pay and benefits and the greater presents of big companies help in a big way to promote small businesses as their clients. Some people don’t realize that big companies are one of the biggest supporters of small business. The only exception is when they happen to be competitors.

  • Anonymous

    Cainunism [keyn - yuh - niz - uhm] – noun

    1. A theory or system of economic organization based on a wildly optimistic regard for the fiscal discipline of Congress and the President. Adherence to this theory typically requires the suspension of disbelief concerning the ability of increasing the government’s power to tax, without substantive spending cuts, to actually reduce burdens on taxpayers and to produce economic recovery.

    2. The intentional use by politicians of resonate slogans which obfuscate and distract some voters from the otherwise conspicuous absence of thoughtful, realistic or realizable fiscal or monetary plans and policies.

    Cainunist [keyn - yuh - nist] – adjective

    1. Of, characterized by, favoring or relating to Cainunism; Cainunistic

    In a sentence: “Imagining that a ‘9 – 9 – 9’ percent tax ‘plan’ would not soon be 9.9 – 9.9 – 9.9, then 19 – 19 – 19, and so on, is just more magical Cainunist thinking.”

    Origin of Cainunism: term used by informed voters to describe the economic-sounding slogans that originated from the 2012 vanity presidential campaign of Herman Cain (1945 – )

    Synonyms for Cainunism: 1. Prevarication, 2. Deception, 2. Cozen, 3. Hucksterism, 4. Hoodwink, 5. Sales Pitch, 6. Razzle Dazzle

    Antonyms for Cainunism: 1. Common Sense, 2. Objective Reality, 2. Free Market, 3. Tax Reduction, 4. Economic Liberty, 5. Less Government, 6. Constitutionalism, 7. Ron Paul

  • Anonymous

    What we have here is a failure to understand. Despite how much you might protest, all those little conservatives munchkins don’t matter. (And I did not mean to offend you if you happened to be one. Hell, I probably stepped on your tiny ass.) What matters is the money. And the repulikkkan machine is literally **throwing** that money at Romney. NOT CAIN!

  • Anonymous

    I just have one question. Are ANY you black?!?!?!?

  • Anonymous

    I wonder if Rush is going to call Herman a magic negro.

  • Anonymous

    Why the hell would you be happy that somebody is black?! Do you know black people participate on this blog? Do you know we can see right through the stupid shit you say? Unless you’re in a black-on-black relationship, you’ve procreated, and you’re looking at your newborn child for the first time, you don’t have any damn business being happy about anybody being black! 

  • Anonymous

    * Cain supported the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) bank bailouts. * Cain believes there is no need for an audit of the Federal Reserve. * Cain believes Muslims have the right to practice their faith freely and peacefully in the US. * Cain supports the war in Iraq and opposes any timetable for withdrawal. * Cain favors a “diplomatic approach” to nuclear disarmament. * Cain supports the Palestinian right of return under Israeli conditions. * Cain describes Ryan’s 2011 health plan as a “voucher program.” * Cain believes illegals should be able to go through the traditional citizenship process.Who’s your conservative now, fool! LOLOLOL

  • Anonymous

      Racist…. hey, I’m getting the hang of this, it IS easier than taking the time to form a cogent argument. 

  • Ilevy57

    stop being a jerk, he has respect for the Muslim religion and people. He as an 
    American will not tolerate Sharia Law in the United States that’s all he said

  • Ilevy57

    You are on such a low level and you will wind up staying there with that attitude. There are people who realize we are all connected and try their best to care about all of humanity. You have been listening to the progressive( code for socialist) liberals who act like they are so inclusive by cow towing to African Americans or whoever they feel is beneath them, and believe me that is what they think, they are hypocrites with their superficial  political correcnesst. If they really thought we were all equal they wouldn’t have to differientiate, they would treat everyone the same. 

    Herman Cain is for all Americans and is truly color blind. He is a  a much better example to forllow than all the closet black racists who call him oreo or whatever else to remain separatist. Should you be held accountable for something your great grandfather might have done to a white person
    generations ago? I don’t think so and no one else should be either

  • Anonymous

    And lost.

  • Anonymous

    You know, being a conservative, I’ve been tired of being called a racist. I have good friends, neighbors and co-workers that are black. I don’t think or believe they are less than me. To me and other conservatives having a viable electable Black candidate running for the Republican Party is a breath of fresh air. I stand by my statement that I would vote for him even if he were white. Meaning I like his views and I like the man regardless of color. I hope he wins the Republican nominee. I do believe their are racist in both parties in equal proportion but not enough to define either party. I’ll be honest about this, If the Republicans do elect Herman Cain to be the nominee there should be at least some acknowledgement that as a whole conservative are not racist and vote for the candidate that represent our views the best. I really don’t have a lot of faith the left will ever stop playing the race card because sometime it’s the only card they think they have. So yes I’m glad Herman is Black because politically it does help to limit the race card the left will still some how try to invoke. But even if he were white, black or oriental I believe he is the best person currently running that represent the core values  I would want in our Country’s President.

    So, you think what you want. I don’t care..But Herman is getting my vote and I hope the vote of others.

  • Anonymous

    TARP was done very fast and if I’m not mistaken signed by Bush and supported by Obama. Many on the right and left were not sure if this was the right thing to do or how bad thing would have gotten had all those banks, investment and Insurance firms had been allowed to fell or how fast we would have recovered if we had not bailed them out.

    The first stimulus package called American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was all on the Democrats.

    Herman is not against auditing the Fed he just does think it’s necessary from his based on his experience. He would not prevent an audit it congress asked for one.

    * Cain believes Muslims have the right to practice their faith freely and peacefully in the US.

      And? This is true for all religion unless their practices go against local, state or federal law. Kind of like ‘some’ Mormons believe in the practice of Polygamy but since that isn’r legal they are not free to practices it. Muslims should able to practice their religion as long as those practice are not in conflict with our laws.

    * Cain describes Ryan’s 2011 health plan as a “voucher program.”
    Ryan’s plan for medicare is a Voucher program that I happen to like..But it is a Voucher plan.

    *Cain believes illegals should be able to go through the traditional citizenship process.
    But he still wants to guard the border fully to prevent addition illegals and to prevent terrorist from getting in.

    I could address all these points but to cut it short I don’t have a problem with any of these views or points. I’m ready to get out of those Wars but I don’t think there should be an explicit date of exit.

  • Anonymous

    Uh huh. You keep saying you’re not a racist while you keep emphasizing how Cain’s race can be USED to your advantage. Do you even know what racism is??

  • Anonymous

    “Why the hell would you be happy that somebody is black?! Do you know black people participate on this blog? Do you know we can see right through the stupid shit you say? Unless you’re in a black-on-black relationship, you’ve procreated, and you’re looking at your newborn child for the first time, you don’t have any damn business being happy about anybody being black!”

    That is quite possibly the most batsht insane thing I have ever read.  To you, sir, I say “Bravo!  Bravo, indeed!”

    P.S. I’m not just happy Herman Cain is black, I’m *ecstatic* Herman Cain in black.  Primarily because it makes liberals like you say stuff like that.  Also because it means we’re going to slaughter you in the general election.

  • Anonymous

    I wonder if you’re going to say something coherent.

  • Tid929

    no i think most peps like him because he make ALOT of since, if anyone would just to him for just 10min, just go on the web anywhere just pick a speech any speech.     jim    monroe la..

  • Tid929

    mr cain make so much sence and he is so straight ahead it could actually hurt him, he aint scared and i think its scares everbody for a real man to speak his mind instead of all the bullcrap we have been fed for so long..    jimm

  • Ajhmoud

    WHY IS CAIN WEARING A U.S / ISREALI FLAG PENDENT.. clearly these republicans are in need of corporate Americas Jewish support.. Except times have changed and the Jews are struggling to get some power back haha.. PANNETA ” isreal needs to clean up there act or there going to get isolated.” greed could only last so long hahaaa!! What goes around comes around..We supported isreal for years. No more babby sitting them and without the U.S there walking a fine line. GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tanner-Goode/1406375362 Tanner Goode

    Ron Paul 2012 mutha fuckas

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