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Cain: Perry Does Not Own the Evangelical Vote

Cain: Perry Does Not Own the Evangelical Vote

(The Blaze/AP) Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain said Saturday he’ll go toe-to-toe with Rick Perry for the GOP primary’s critical evangelical vote.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Cain said the Texas governor “thought he had carved out that niche, when he didn’t own that niche by himself.”

“People are realizing that he is not the only Christian conservative in this race,” Cain told The AP at a campaign stop in Harriman, Tenn., where he spoke before close to 1,000 tea party activists.

“You know, I don’t wear my Christian faith, which has been my faith since I was 10 years old, on my forehead,” Cain said. “But people can see it on my website and when they read my credentials they can see I’m a staunch Christian conservative, and they are saying `wait a minute.’”.

The Georgia businessman drew rousing applause at a recent Values Voters Summit in Washington. His stump speeches are marked by references to God and at one recent campaign rally in rural Tennessee before a socially conservative crowd by singing a hymn.

Perry has a strong track record among religious, voters organizing a rally just before entering the race for the White House that drew 30,000 people.

Religious voters hold sway in choosing the Republican nominee, especially in some early states like Iowa and South Carolina.

Cain was barnstorming across Tennessee Saturday, completing a bus tour. Polls show him vaulting to the top tier of the GOP contest.

But his campaign finance reports for the most recent quarter show him trailing well behind Perry and Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who’ve raised $17 and $14 million respectively Cain says he’s raised $2.8 million and the report will show he has $1.3 million cash on hand. Through the end of September, Cain has loaned his campaign $675,000, with most of it taken out during the spring.

But Cain said that in the two weeks since the reporting period closed Sept. 30 he’s raised another $2 million as his poll numbers have climbed,

“We don’t know if it will keep up at that pace, but we’re going to try to keep up a healthy pace,” he said.

Cain also said he will attend the dedication of a memorial to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall in Washington. Cain said he’ll be a guest of Alveda King, the civil rights pioneer’s niece and an anti-abortion activist. Cain called King, “one of my personal heroes.”

Democratic President Barack Obama, the man Cain wants to replace in the White House, is set to address Sunday’s event.

Cain has drawn criticism from, some in the black community for his views on race.

At a campaign stop Saturday Cain accused liberals of playing the race card “until it’s the joker in the deck.”

“America isn’t worried about color. It’s worried about content, character and ideas,” he said. “It ain’t about race.”

Which Republican presidential candidate do you believe will garner the most support from social conservatives?

Comments (235)

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  • lylejk
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:19pm

    Well I did it; donated to Cain just now. Wish I could give more but will try if I get some more decent contract work. I’ve actually never given money (oh, did the sign thing and all and donated to get the yard signs and such) but never have I donated directly for a candidate. I believe in Cain. I do hope he will get the nod. Like others already mentioned, I’m abO, but, I would much more prefer to vote for a candidate that I actually want to win and not the lesser of 2 evils. :)

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:06pm

      Instead of having a traditional Friday night pizza, I have a bowl of soup and donate $9.99 to Cain instead. This week will be my fourth week, and my pocket book hasn’t felt a thing (and I may even lose a little weight in the process.)

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:24pm

      a bold new plan is what got us into this mess in the first place. what we need is a restoration plan to get us back to solid ground… RonPaul.2012

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    • bolsen00
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:26pm

      A fool and his money are soon parted. A penny saved is a penny earned.

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    • Formula382
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 9:01pm

      Good for all of you/us that are supporting Cain, what a refreshing person for the U.S. We just may have our man! For the RP surpporters, sorry, Libertarian candidates sure do have their flaws and RP is the weakest on International affairs since Obummer!

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    • an irishgal
      Posted on October 17, 2011 at 4:31pm

      good for you!!!! i don’t have any extra cash right now but I will soon and I will be sending it to Cain…!!!!
      I too have never sent money to any candidate..Perot…was my last candidate I believed it.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 18, 2011 at 7:52am

      Well, candidates had the “Who is the best Christian war” now it’s “Who is the best Republican war”
      Jeeeshhhh — wake up people!

      Democrats and Republicans like to keep politicians in nice, neat little boxes, so they can take turns operating the military/war/banking machine. Ron Paul is a financial conservative and social liberal who doesn’t fit the box–so they demean him, ignore him. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX! THE LIVE AND LET LIVE PRESIDENT who can STOP THE WARS and use that money to support the needy!

      “Occupy Wall Street”people warned not to let their efforts get hijacked (like the GOP hijacked the Tea Party)
      Napolitano suggests common goals.
      End the Fed
      End the wars
      End the income tax
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF30eMuWFHI

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  • palerider54
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:17pm

    I am supporting Herman Cain.

    I have been a Christian conservative business man for over 40 yrs.

    Without exception, every time another business man (or customer) tried to convince me that I could TRUST them because they were a CHRISTIAN, is when I got cheated and ripped off the most.

    When someone like Perry tries to make a big show about how Christian they are, is scares me off.

    Mr. Cain does not use his faith to impress, and that does impress me.

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    • nohussein
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:48pm

      You’re just supporting another black preacher, don’t you learn.

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:32pm

      look into Ron Paul, the Bible, The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:03pm

      I am sorry but we got one flashy pitchman in the white house so I definitely will not be voting for another one who has zero experience in government and no knowledge of foreign affairs. Running a fast food chain does not meet my criteria for President of the U.S..

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    • Joe Schmuck
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 9:37pm

      I am very impressed with Herman Cain. He does not evade questions nor spin answers. He is direct and to the point. He is clear and even I understand him. He has a sense of humor. He is the only candidate who went to Israel for Beck’s thingy. He is bold and best of all, he is NOT a politician.

      I have never donated to a candidate before. I don’t beleive in buying an office, however, I may just start with Mr. Cain.

      Ron Paul scares me. If he’s willing to back Israel, he needs to be a little clearer about that.

      Mitt and Rick are moderates. Last Nov. the folks spoke, and it wasn’t for moderates.

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    • Chuck Stein
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 10:13pm

      @ SLR4528 One of the (many) things that I like about Mr. Cain is that he has common sense. He also listens to people and is naturally intelligent. He is an experienced and successful executive. I am sure that he will put together an extremely able foreign policy team (including John Bolton, I hope). Whoever he picks (and even if he picks no one) his foreign policy will be better than what we now have.

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    • bolsen00
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 10:22pm

      Oh Bull! He just talked about being Christian and getting the evangelical vote!!! All he does is raise his arms and talk like a baptist preacher! I’m not going to be preached at for the next four years while he asks his advisors what to do to be president! Romney is a President we can be proud of and it shows when he’s in command at every debate with that group! Even Cain knows it! Romney 2012!!!

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    • bolsen00
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 10:29pm

      Palerider–when you talk about how Christian you are, it scares people off! Take your own advice! Conservatives say they don’t want to be racist, but they’re totally okay with being bigotted and telling people whether or not they qualify according to religion! Pot calling the kettle black!

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 18, 2011 at 7:55am

      Ron Paul, of course — but it pertains to the subject

      GOVERNMENT IS NOT A BUSINESS!
      http://www.ronpaul.com/2011-10-16/ron-paul-government-is-not-a-business/

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  • cashprize
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:12pm

    I find it amazing that so many people in here miss the point about 9,9,9.
    Most people get the 9s of lower corporate and personal taxes. Then they
    balk on the sales taxes.

    Consider these things in light of the sickness some feel about the 9,9,9 plan
    as it relates to sales taxes. Hopefully all I need to do is give a summary:

    1. The lower corporate, personal and fica taxes puts more money into the
    the pockets of payers of sales taxes than they normally would have left.

    2. The cost of manufacturing will be less and competition will force down
    the prices of most items, saving more money in some cases than the tax.
    This makes for an additional benefit for having 9,9,9

    3. The fact that more people have SKIN in the 9,9,9 system, means that
    the people in the wagon will be less likely to want taxes raised. In fact it
    should be put into law that any taxes raised on any 9 MUST be done on
    all 3 parts. I bet you get no tax raises then.

    4. How many people crying against the 9,9,9 plan even know that
    Obama with the Monetary policy of printing money have already raised
    that SNEAK TAXE a number of times more than 9%? People pay it and
    assume that those mean milk producers or car dealers are just raising
    their prices and think NOTHING much of a 50% rise in milk prices.

    5. No, Art Laffer and Cain know what they are doing. Laffer is the person
    who came up with the phrase, “supply side economic”, during the Reagan
    administration. He was Reagan’s Idea man.

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    • nationalcalvin
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:22pm

      Amen my friend, it‘s frustrating that people don’t understand that they’re already paying on average a 20% imbedded tax on the goods they buy now. The sales tax is easy to demagogue, but if people would use just a little critical thinking they would see that this plan benefits everyone.

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    • circleDwagons
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:24pm

      @cash, you make too much sense but don‘t you know 999 is regressive and ’“skin” is a racist term?

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:02pm

      You’re absolutely right. This is much better than only a flat tax or only a fair tax. The combination is pure genius! Those who are frugal will come out ahead of the game.

      Some are freaking out about the 9% consumer “fair” tax giving government another stream of income. However, by scrapping the current tax codes and simplifying it to where it’s out in the open, the gov’t can no longer sneak hidden taxes into the system, or create loopholes for their lobbyists. Bringing the tax program out in the open for everyone to understand will give the power back to “We The People.”

      My only concern about the consumer tax portion are the seniors and disabled, who are on fixed incomes. There would need to be a safety net designed to protect them.

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    • jmiller_42
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:29pm

      whoever believes that the personal income and the new government revenue stream in the form of a sales tax will stay at 9%, was probably wanting TARP when it came out too (just like Cain) Hind sight is always 20/20.

      1. Cain supported Bailing out banks, but said he just wanted it to be “more even” whatever that means
      2. Said he didn‘t know that he couldn’t trust the government to take care of the money. WOW, sounds like the right man for the job.

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:28pm

      My concern was just put to rest. Cain’s on Huckabee right now, and he just explained how the 9-9-9 plans lowers the cost of goods by removing all the hidden taxes. So the cost of living will go down, while our spendable income goes up. I like it.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 9:48pm

      Here is a link and I have read several more articles that blast the plan. I do not trust government with a new revenue stream in addition to the income tax stream because they will raise rates especially on the income tax rates.

      http://www.mofopolitics.com/2011/10/13/grover-norquist-trashes-herman-cains-999-plan/

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 9:55pm

      Laffer is the person
      who came up with the phrase, “supply side economic”,
      ==========================

      Laffer also said that the housing bubble wouldn’t collapse and that nobody would lose the equity in their home.

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on October 16, 2011 at 12:01am

      One simple question: how much will 9% sales tax impact us once inflation hits and hits hard? 

      If the Fed exists, no matter what the “Tax Plan” is, we all lose. 

      Rebate checks, my tax money forcibly given to someone else, takes many “skins” out of the game.  Why should some get rebates and some do not?  Ain’t nothing fair bout that. 

      Empowered Zones ain’t fair either. Why should the ghetto get lower tax rates then me just because they live in the ghetto? That is discrimination. 

      Not a fan of the 9-9-9 plan. Those trying to paint it as perfect are “rapid” I think the new word being used is….Please look at the big picture. 

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 16, 2011 at 1:37am

      The link below is one of the many articles I have read regarding the 999 plan. My husband is a CPA and he just shakes his head when he hears cain talking about adding a national sales tax in addition to an income tax. He and I both believe that the Income tax rates will quickly convert back to a progressive tax structure under a democratic president. The national sales tax will never go away.

      They would only require 51 votes because it is a revenue bill so they would use reconciliation. They were able to push through healthcare using reconciliation because they categorized it shrewdly as a revenue bill.

      So the bill could easily become:
      wealthy-15-35-9
      middleH-15-25-9
      middleL-15-15-9
      Low- 15-5-9
      The 15 being corpoarte and the 35,25,15,5-being the different personal income category and 9 being sales tax. Again this could be changed with 51 votes. Everyone thought it was impossible for Congress to pass the healthcare bill,do you really think it would be that difficult to raise the rates.

      http://www.freedomworks.org/blog/dean-clancy/herman-cains-999-plan-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugl

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    • Cat
      Posted on October 16, 2011 at 11:00am

      FOLKS – WAKE UP!

      The problem with 999 is, we DO NOT have a national sales tax now.
      If 999 goes into effect, we will have a NEW tax
      Congress will botch it up in the future, that’s guaranteed, by increasing all taxes, including the new national sales tax.

      The only way to make taxation equal is to have a national sales tax on everything except housing and ANYTHING associated with healthcare, and NO income tax AT ALL, including corporate tax on profits.

      Income tax is a Marxist idea in the first place, it’s right out if the Communist Manifesto (READ IT)

      The federal government has taken our money for years and managed to make it their personal funding, and right, to use our money, that they have stolen, anyway they see fit, and right now, the federal government (and some local governments) see it fit to launder tax dollars for campaigning.

      The entire IRS should be shut down for no other reason other than the taxpayer no longer wishes to contribute to criminal activity.
      Most accountants are enablers to the IRS.
      If you don’t pay, you can, and WILL loose EVERYTHING you have worked for.

      Any income tax is NOT American.
      ANY income tax is counter productive because it taxes productivity and creativity.
      A NEW sale tax on top of income taxation will be a disaster.
      NEVER TRUST GOVERNMENT

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 16, 2011 at 12:03pm

      @cat
      Thank you. It is either an income tax or a national sales tax,but NOT both! Both of these together is a recipe for serfdom! I personally think that there should be a law to prevent both the national income tax and a from coexisting in the tax code.

      I personally like Cain and thought he would be a good VP,now that I have studied his bill,I want no chance of him being near the whitehouse with this irresponsible plan.

      I am calling my congressman and giving him my 2 cents on this garbage. So the stupid plan is bold,so what. Obama came up with some bold plans and passed them and look where we are at today.

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    • nationalcalvin
      Posted on October 16, 2011 at 6:46pm

      @cat

      Phase two of is plan, once he is in the white house is to use the bully pulpit of the presidency to promote the fair tax. We need to repeal the 16th ammendmant first.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 18, 2011 at 7:57am

      Rush Limbaugh wouldn‘t endorse Ron Paul’s candidacy, but NOW LIMBAUGH ENDORSES Ron Paul’s economic plan! Does Limbaugh have a brain? Nahhhhh — But Ron Paul surely does!

      Limbaugh summarizes the plan that balances the budget in THREE YEARS!
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t96QPXbA0g

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  • garyM
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:09pm

    Whoever gets the GOP nomination has the GOP evangelical vote. All the candidates know that. No sane person is gonna vote for Obama, the socialist, leftist dictator regardless if the GOP nominee has non-conservative ideas. That’s why you see Romney appealing to issues that lean to the middle and left. He thinks he has the evangelical vote locked up. Any GOP candidate will have the evangelical vote locked up provided there isn’t a well grounded conservative 3rd party candidate running. If that happens it could put Obama back in again. The GOP and Tea Party better come together on well grounded conservative because we certainly will have enough trouble winning the election and stopping voter fraud by the left while the GOP is trying to win the election in a fair electoral process.

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  • lylejk
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:07pm

    I said this already, but Cain is a the man that we need right now that will return true honor and financial wealth along with jobs back to our country. I just don’t see all those credentials in any of the other candidates running. :)

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  • mpthegreek
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:07pm

    You are being duped just as the libs were into voting for Obama. Cain is the republican Obama he literally worked for the federal reserve and is stii beholdent to them. To expect him to stop them from printing money is a joke. He supports that behavior hence why he worked for the fed.. Would you work for a company and be against all of its policies. Cain supports the federal reserve fully and he has been made to look like the underdog hence the media attention. Perry at least called the fed treasonous. Perry or Paul every other candidate is bought and paid for.

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    • NotAsheeple
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:34pm

      STFU you IDIOT…enough said…If you can‘t see a Truthful man then you can’t be helped..God save this IDIOTS soul

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    • Fella
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:45pm

      Is telling people to “stfu idiot” the Christian debate method around here? He’s already told a blatant lie and you Co-Cain heads didn’t even flinch.

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:35pm

      Paul’s faith statement on his site says everything to me. Not to mention all the other issues, he is right on… you can find all of his policies straight in the bible…

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    • gen.till
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:50pm

      JB – what does the Bible say about Nations who defend Israel versus those that don’t?

      Bible aside, Israel is just a stepping stone for Islamist Extremists, and, in my opinion, staying out of any conflict between the region and Israel will only encourage Extremists that our Borderless and Politically Correct environment really has decreased our ability to fully defend ourselves… but the Bible also tells us what we can expect when the Nations conspire to destroy Israel.

      Right now the US looks much more vulnerable than Israel.

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  • Dustyluv
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:03pm

    I wont vote for Perry because he is a lying RINO. I am an evangelical Christian and I refuse to vote for any man who forces his big government views no matter how Godly he thinks he is.

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    • wyowumin
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:03pm

      I see plenty of Big Government ideas coming from Mitt Romney and his VP, Herman Cain, but haven’t seen a one from Rick Perry.

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  • nationalcalvin
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:57pm

    I support Herman Cain 100%. Individual conservatives need to donate money to his campaign, because the big money establishment Republicans will not. His tax plan is a threat to the political class. It will all but end crony capitalism. So it is up to us to elect a man that has plan to reform Washington. This oppurtunity may never come around again.

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  • Fella
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:51pm

    Where can I read about his foreign policy?

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    • 13th Imam
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:58pm

      Barry still has no Foreign or Domestic Policy’s. Other than to destroy America as we knew it.

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    • Cat
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:05pm

      Mr. Cain has a common sense approach to foreign policy.
      Peace through strength.
      If you show your enemy you’re weak, your enemy will pounce to kill.
      If you stand up to them in strength, they will cower.

      Unfortunately, Mr. Cain will face a larger enemy if elected president.
      That’s the division of his nation by the previous administration.
      Trust he knows fully well, what’s in store for him and will use his common sense to solve domestic policy issues first.

      The enemy is at the door, in the house, and in our pockets.

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:06pm

      http://www.hermancain.com/the-issues

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    • Fella
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:13pm

      Ok, so basically he has no foreign policy?

      So far only hyperbole and a link with much of the same.

      Anyone else?

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    • BetterDays
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:21pm

      So FELLA, you support FOUR more years of the OBAMA/ BUSH foreign policy then ?
      Fool.

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    • Fella
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:35pm

      Betterdays, Show me where I said that. Better yet, show me where Cain has a different plan than Obama/Bush? Also, do you have any friends or family in service now? Please show me who the fool is and that you are actually capable of making a coherent point.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:32pm

      He has none.

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    • JoeInMaine
      Posted on October 17, 2011 at 3:32pm

      You can read his new book, “This Is Herman Cain” for some foreign policy insights. His basic feeling is “Peace Through Strength (from Reagan) AND CLARITY” meaning determine who your friends are, stand by your friends, let it be known who they are and how you feel about them and all enemies beware! HC has said as recently as Sunday on MTP who he would emulate in foreign policy, citing Kissinger and others. He will listen to generals on the ground and listen to their recommendations. He promises to never politicize the decisions made in wartime. He also believes that our national borders are a threat to national security. One point no one seems to be considering? Do you think Herman Cain will be beholden to the establishment? The big defense companies and typical political bundlers who trade access and special interest for campaign funds are all backing Romney and Perry. Wouldn‘t it be refreshing if Cain’s foreign policy and thus the “National Interests” weren’t bought and paid for by the military industrial complex? Somewhere Ike is smiling.

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  • AmericanLass
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:39pm

    I am supporting Herman Cain. GOP and the left are trying to SELECT our candidate FOR US. We cannot let that happen again. We need someone who is strong at debating, Perry has admitted he is not very good at it. Herman Cain never has let anyone down in debating. We need someone who can go up against Obama and is not afraid to speak the truth during a debate.

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:38pm

    We choose, support and will vote for Mr. Herman Cain for President of the United States of America.

    If you have not heard his album released in 1996 I think, you really should. You will be blessed and GOD will smile.

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  • Semper4everSemper
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:31pm

    I‘d love to vote for Herman Cain but all those independents aren’t interested in voting for the 2ND Black President
    I’d love to vote for Mitt Romney but all those independents will poll in his favor the day BEFORE the election
    I’ll probably vote for Perry only because he is the ONLY one that seems electable and conservative at the same time
    I WILL VOTE for ANYONE BUT O. because we won’t survive 4 more years of “H”ell

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    • PATTY HENRY
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:43pm

      Please don’t put that dope in the WH in the same Category as CAIN. I don’t call Obama BLACK, I call him a disaster. CAN (as someone just said) CAN you even imagine what joy it would be to have a REAL AMERICAN PRESIDENT who LOVES AMERICA in the WHITE HOUSE? Especially one like HERMAN CAIN who has lived the AMERICAN DREAM??? OMGOSH!!!

      This is making the rounds: http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/999-the-truth-dick-morris-tv-lunch-alert/
      watch it!!! In it Morris talks about 999 giving us the lowest Tax rate in the world (only Poland would be close with it’s 18% tax rate) and Morris says that millions of dollars and investment money would come flooding back into the USA due to that. I love that!!! and it also said: They will come for the rate and the FREEDOM they don’t have anywhere else!!! WE need HERMAN CAIN!!! He will get the Evangelical Vote as he is the real deal, for ALL his life and the Independents will vote for him because he is an ADULT… a REAL MAN…not some pandering politician!!! NEVER again vote for a RINO or a “moderate” do-nothing milque toast appeaser… IT’S CAIN TIME!!!

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    • bigjack940
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:54pm

      I share your views completely, with one exception. We must do eveything in our power, between now and nov 2012 election, to open the eyes of all the other conservatives who will vote, qnd, make them aware of Herman Cain, and what he stands for. If that can be done, then he is absolutely electable, and think about a ticket for the election, Herman Cain, and Rick Perry. With the both of them to gether, I have no doubts,, the country could then be saved and turned around and brought back to god as it should be. And , once again, we can be a nation, blessed by god, and revered by the rest of the worl , as we once were.

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:24pm

      @PATTY HENRY … The Dick Morris website isn’t working right now, but I saw him on Hannity the other night and he was almost giddy about the 9-9-9 plan. I’ve never seen Morris so excited. I think it’s a winning plan and apparently more and more people are beginning to realize it as well. He’s still fuzzy on foreign affairs, so I think Cain would do well to select Gingrich as his running mate.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:17pm

      Cain has no chance of winning the general election the 999 regressive plan will sink his boat.

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  • cyclops
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:29pm

    Well, they are all obsessed with each other in trying to get the nomination but I would say Herman Cain is not a politician and with that I think he is well respected by people…..The others are typical smooth talking politicians with no class and nerve to be blunt and straight forward…..

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:22pm

      What are you talking about?.Cain is the smooth talker and charmer. He is a nice guy but there is no way I will vote for a 67 year old man who is in remission from stage 4 colon cancer and who wants to radically change our tax code by hitting us with a national sales tax and national income tax.

      I absolutely can not see how people think he is the most qualified with zero foreign policy experience and no experience in government. We do not have time for on the job training. His political record is a complete blank.

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  • Audacity of The Infidel
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:26pm

    President Herman Cain 2012 – 2020

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  • dalebrendan
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:26pm

    @nohussein is that the best you can come up with? …some cheap gimmick of a sound clip that you have heard? Sheeple. I’ve done the math on my own personal finances and it would ease the tax burden. Besides, simplifying the tax code is a phenomenal idea; especially when it defeats one of the 10 tenements of communism (heavy progressive income tax). …maybe you should get interested?

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    • Fella
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:39pm

      Not that I agree with Nohussein. Frankly, he’s a moron. But please link the articles that you have read breaking down the 9-9-9 plan in a positive light. Everything I have read says otherwise. Well, besides going directly to Cains site.

      At least you admit the only reason you like the guy is his 9-9-9 plan. Talk about a cheap gimmick.

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  • This_Individual
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:24pm

    Ron Paul. Consistent & no games.

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    • bigjack940
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:08pm

      @This Individual, I guess the flag thats on your post should tell eveyone what state you reside in, and, where your judgement is .Ron Paul, with his open idea, of if hes elected, to legalize all the illegal drugs out there, and make it that much easier to overthrow what we have and replace it , with the new world order that oblama is rushing us toward. People had better wake up and see the daylight , before the upcoming election, or wait till its all over with, like they did with oblama, and see whats left of THE UNITED STATES, flushed down the commode, and be full tiime Devils advocates.

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:11pm

      Yet many RP supporters are marching on Wall Street with all the Obama useful idiots. There’s absolutely nothing Constitutional or American about turning against each other in class warfare.

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:28pm

      how is legalizing drugs going to do this?
      let me ask you something, do you jump out of a plane, parachute down to the side of a mountain and then proceed to snowboard to the bottom? it’s legal to do this, why isn’t everyone doing it?

      Your logic is flawed. people know things are dangerous and CHOOSE not to do them. people who WANT to do drugs right now, are doing drugs, right now.

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:21pm

    This evangelical is a Cain supporter; so I guess he’s right.

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  • marjorie faye
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:20pm

    What is his point in criticizing Rick Perry about this? I don’t get it. It‘s not Rick Perry’s fault if people were not aware that Cain is a Christian. Why is he saying that Perry thought he had carved out a niche that he thought he owned by himself? That’s absurd. And who says Rick Perry wears his faith on his forehead? Honestly, what is Cain’s purpose in making these comments? Rick Perry is up front about his faith at a time when being a Christian is attacked by others. He showed courage in attending a prayer rally, when it would be much easier for a politician NOT to do that. Frankly, I find these comments by Cain to be rather unChristian toward Rick Perry, as though Rick Perry had somehow attacked him. That’s baloney.

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    • momprayn
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:08pm

      Yeah – that’s what I was thinking – and not the first time. He attacks him often – it‘s obvious he doesn’t like him very much.? Perry has not gone around saying he’s the only Consv. Christian. He’s not that type (he’s my Gov.). He & his wife only said that he’s the about the most Consv. one of the bunch. I really like Cain a lot but he does lack some “governing” experience which is different than what he’s done. And yes, I knew he was a staunch Christian. So is Bachmann.
      The problem with Perry is he isn’t the “in your face” type & so ppl take that to mean he’s not very strong or whatever. Texans get it but a lot of other states don’t. I can vouch that he is – but no, he doesn’t come across that way in his speech. Doesn’t explain things well quickly. But don‘t know if that would have anything to do with the job he’d do as President. He didn’t think debates would be that important – but they are to many ppl who don’t know him. Another thing Cain said about Perry which doesn‘t make sense is that he wouldn’t support him if he was the nominee. ???? Reason being the illegal immigrant deal. But Perry is very strong on sealing the border & is not for “amnesty” at all. To him, that’s a different issue. Oh well……we’ll see how it goes………..I’ll vote for whoever the nominee is.

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:59pm

      One caveat to add to my last comment … I wasn’t aware of illegals getting in-state tuition, and was appalled when I heard about it during the debate. Texans won‘t stand for it and I’m sure our representatives will be ‘encouraged’ to put and end to it.

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    • chamara
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:59pm

      I’m disturbed by Mr. Cain’s personal attacks on Mr. Perry. I have noticed that Mr. Perry does not resort to that tactic rather he has been gracious towards Mr. Cain as he has to everyone (chosing a composite v-p of Gringrich & Cain for example). Mr. Cain would do well to remember that they are on the same team and show respect towards Mr. Perry’s outstanding political achievements (especially when he has none). While his business career is exemplary, he has no real political experience; and, like it or not folks, it’s going to take one heck of a political force to remove the current occupant of the highest POLITICAL office in the land (and maybe in the world) and then to go and build the coalitions necessary to get things done in Washington. Although, I too, was disappointed in Mr. Perry’s debate performances, remember “still waters run deep”. I still think he has the right stuff and I’m hoping for a Phoenix moment. Perry/Cain would make an unbeatable combination (although my all-time favourite is Perry/West). Too bad Mr. Cain turned his nose up at such a suggestion. He didn’t have to do that and went down a notch or two in my estimation.

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    • wyowumin
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:02pm

      I used to like Cain a lot but, in my opinion, he‘s just Romney’s stalking horse. He’s campaigning for VP. And I really, really am unimpressed with his nastiness towards Rick Perry who hasn’t said a mean thing about him. And playing the race card…please.

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    • marjorie faye
      Posted on October 16, 2011 at 4:50pm

      Momprayn,
      I’m a Texan as well. Cain has said several things that have struck me as odd and show a lack of thinking things through, including that he would not vote for Perry. I am hoping Perry can pull out of this temporary tailspin. Being President has to do with judgment and decision making ability, and I believe Perry to be a man of action who would immediately go to work pulling the nation itself out of a tailspin. Do we want a debater or a doer? That’s how I see it.

      Look4DBigPicture,
      I wish Perry would just be himself. I’m afraid he is being coached too much, trying to come across as something he’s not. He should just be himself and be unapologetic for it. The stuff they have thrown at him is all extremely trivial, but they blow it up into a big deal. As for the in-state tuition thing, I personally believe it was a very minor concession, and one which would actually benefit the citizens of Texas. It’s not like he was running around establishing sanctuary cities and helping the illegals across the border himself. He has called repeatedly for the federal government to secure the border and has said there is little that can be done until that happens. As for the legislature, they voted overwhelmingly to approve the in-state tuition deal.

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  • DVPFLA
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:19pm

    I like Cain, but he seems to be obsessed with Perry. I am wondering if Cain is serious about trying to beat Romney.

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    • trickball
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:32pm

      It appears that Huntsman, Bachmann, and Santorum are obsesses with Cain.

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    • food plot 7.62
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:23pm

      Cain sees Perry as playing t he (religion card) .He’s going for Perry now Rino latter

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:52pm

      During one of the debates he was asked who he would pick as a running mate, and he chose Romney. Not my choice, but it’s what he said. Besides, Cain is going for the conservative votes and Perry WAS supported by the highest number of conservatives. It’s only natural that he would focus on Perry … this is a ‘contest’ … not a ***-ba-yah rally.

      I’m from Texas and love Perry as a governor, but not as a POTUS. He looks like a deer in headlights at the debates, so I wish he would drop out.

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  • TheUltimateBattle
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:18pm

    the only candidate with balls right now.

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    • Fella
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:25pm

      Hah, now he’s about to go courtin the evangelicals. This guy is shameless.

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  • food plot 7.62
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:17pm

    It doesn’t matter how your wrapped. It‘s what’s in your heart.

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    • republapig
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:10pm

      Thats what MLK said. People should be judged on thier character, not thier color.
      Guess OlameO didn’t hear that part. Race relations have not been this bad since the early 70′s.

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  • polswack
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:11pm

    Go Herman!

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    • Phantom II
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:21pm

      Cain for pres. DeMint for VP. Sure will lift the cloud hanging over us.

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  • chirodoc007
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:11pm

    At this point no one OWNS any votes. Cain is strong, confident and bold and the latest attacks against him have been coming from the right. Art Laffer said that 9-9-9 would launch our economy out of recession. I’m standing with Laffer and with Cain, this rhetoric about a two man Romney/Perry race is ridiculous!

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    • CatB
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:43pm

      I agree .. But Cain needs our help .. he is underfunded .. please if you can … give what you can … help keep the Cain Train rolling!

      https://www.hermancain.com/donate

      Cain/Rubio 2012

      TEA!

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 9:51pm

      chirodoc007
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:11pm
      Art Laffer said that 9-9-9 would launch our economy out of recession.
      =============================

      Art Laffer also said that a housing market collapse could never happen in America.

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  • JD Carp
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:09pm

    The only person who “owns” the vote is the voter themselves. The media is trying to decide the candidate for us. Don’t let them push ANYONE on you. You have to make the decision!

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  • nohussein
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:07pm

    The $9.99 cent pizza boy does not interest me.

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    • food plot 7.62
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:14pm

      Who does

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    • TelepromoterNChief
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:27pm

      im all for a good deal on pizza.

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    • cashprize
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:43pm

      Art Laffer said that 9-9-9 would launch our economy out of recession. I’m standing with Laffer and with Cain

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    • fatjack
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:46pm

      Hope and change for 9.99, don’t think so.

      Its coming…………….are you ready?

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    • circleDwagons
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:18pm

      the pizza man will deliver. 999

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:18pm

      Both Laffer and Paul Ryan have endorsed the 9-9-9 plan. He may not be strong on foreign affairs, but I’m sticking with Cain. Newt Gingrich, with his infinite wisdom on foreign affairs, would be the perfect balance for the Republican Cain ticket.

      Cain/Gingrich 2012

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 9:09pm

      @look4DBIGPicture
      Paul Ryan did not support the plan, he just said that it was a bold plan.

      Grover Nordquist along with many other economists ripped the plan.

      Did you catch Laffler at the end of the interview joking “well Congress is always going to raise rates”-and that comment doesn’t concern you?????????

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 10:08pm

      cashprize
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 5:43pm
      Art Laffer said that 9-9-9 would launch our economy out of recession. I’m standing with Laffer and with Cain
      ==========================

      What if Laffer is wrong (like he was about the housing bubble)?:

      Art Laffer: Peter, I am going to make a bet with you on this one. I bet you a penny on this one that if you sign a letter if you are wrong you will sign a letter that you were wrong to me. You are way off base, there is nothing that tells us, we are going to have a nice slow down but it’s not going to be a crash.

      Reporter: Let me ask you this, there’s a lot of folks out there point to the housing market and they say that a huge percentage of jobs created, some argue 30% of the job creation over the past few years has been because of the housing boom — whether it is construction or mortgage brokers, real estate brokers, etc. And if all that goes away, what happens with all those jobs.

      Art Laffer: There will be lots of things to fill it back up again, Michelle.
      http://congresspolls.com/transcripts/peter-schiff-correctly-predicted-economic-recession-aug28-2006.html

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