Herman Cain In New Hampshire
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Cain ought to be a first-tier candidate. And the more debates and forums there are for the GOP field in 2012, the more likely he is to climb up to first-tier status.
None of the other Republican hopefuls for 2012 show off as much grit or personality in speaking as Cain does. None have offered as many specific, dramatic and majoritarian policy proposals as he has. And outside of Sarah Palin, who I don’t think is running, none have as interesting a personal story to tell as Cain does.
Donald Trump has picked up a lot of support, largely because people like the idea of a no-nonsense businessman who isn’t bound by all the political consultants and pollsters telling him what to do. But Trump’s history indicates he’s no conservative. In fact, it’s basically an insult to conservatives when he says he is one. He could say he’s a convert to the cause, and people might believe that.
Cain is a successful entrepreneur just like Trump, though he’s not worth $7 billion like Trump is. Unlike Trump, though, Cain has never donated to Chuck Schumer or Rahm Emanuel. His record indicates he’s never been a lefty Democrat and he’s never been confused about what side he’s on. Cain has what the Trump folks are looking for without all the baggage Trump brings to the table.
He deserves a very long look from those GOP voters who haven’t gotten their arms around a candidate yet. Cain is a lot more compelling candidate than the Trumps, Huckabees and Romneys of the world. Whether he’s the best horse in the race is yet to be seen, but he isn’t going away.
Anyway, this speech came on Friday at an Americans For Prosperity event in New Hampshire…
Although I’ve never met Herman Cain, I find him extremely impressive and he captures my attention more than any of the other supposed hopefuls. His command of the issues is stunning, his style is exceptional and I think he’d give Obama a serious run for his money.
He is very personable AND accessible at speaking engagements. When he spoke in Mandeville, after flying down from speaking in Madison, WI earlier in the day, he came into the room full of vim and vigor like a prize fighter.
In NH, he went form a 3rd tier candidate to top tier after one speech there. Ron Paul fell off the map at the same time.
Living in Atlanta I am very familiar with Herman Cain and have been prepared to vote for him if he ever ran for President. He may not get the nomination, but he’ll get my vote in the primary if he runs.
This successful businessman, radio talk show host, and cancer survivor runs circles around the current occupant of the WH.
The only reason Herman Cain is not the runaway GOP leader is lack of exposure to mainstream America. To one with his track record, this is not so much an obstacle as a huge opportunity, made even sweeter by the fact that the “business as usual” crowd doesn’t even see him coming. His, and America’s only real problem is that the number of “entitlement” folks may now outnumber “empowerment” folks. If this is indeed the case, we are already toast, and it doesn’t matter a whit who the right runs. If we are still capable of acting like Americans at the polls in November, Herman has it in the bag.
Cain is a strong contender largely due to the lack of anyone else stepping up. Of those currently running, I think I’m for him. I’m for Paul Ryan or Jeb Bush if either of them decides to run, though.
I had the privilege to work with Herman Cain in Omaha years ago when he was the CEO of Godfathers Pizza. What a great human being. He is a true conservative and very pro business. He has proven his business savvy on more than one occasion. He resurrected Godfathers Pizza when Pillsbury bought it. Charthouse Corp had virtually destroyed the company and Herman turned it back into a household name. He then purchased Godfathers from Pillsbury and moved the headquarters back to Omaha, and continued to grow the company. Herman has a strong Christian background and to boot he has a wonderful singing voice. You won’t find a better candidate in my opinion.
I hope to someday call this wonderful man Mr. President!
I’ve prayed for that day since I first heard him speak a few years ago.
He is a great leader as proven by all the successes in his lifetime.
Go Herman! We can get this country back on the right track with you in charge.