Election 2012: How About a Former Pizza Guy
- Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:45am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Is Herman Cain prepping for a 2010 presidential run? (Photo: AP)
Herman Cain is not a household name. But it might be in a year.
Cain, the former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, is flirting with the idea of a 2012 presidential run says the Daily Caller. And he’s hoping to tap into the grassroots, Tea Party movement if he should take the presidential plunge. “They’re ready for a non-establishment candidate,“ Cain told the DC at a recent ”Spending Revolt” rally in Florida. He has become a sought after figure on the Tea Party speaking circuit.
He might just have the experience grassroots supporters crave. His strong resume, according to his website, includes a ten year stint leading Godfather’s Pizza, and he’s the past chairman and member of the board of directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He also has a daily radio program in Georgia, giving him a microphone to explain his potential platform.
What might that platform be based on? “I’m not a politician. I’m a problem solver,” Cain told the DC. “The people of Washington DC — when was the last time they fixed anything? Name one. They haven’t fixed anything. That’s what frustrates me and a lot of people.”
“Political arrogance, reckless spending and passing reckless legislation have defined this administration and Congress,” Cain adds on his website. “Voters are fed up and waking up – and will show up at the polls in November 2010 and beyond.”
The decision to run, however, has not been finalized. He’s already lost at least one political bid — a 2004 Georgia Senatorial attempt. Money, supporters, and this November’s elections will all factor in to the decision for 2012. For now, he’ happy to give speeches and preach fiscal responsiblity.
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Comments (142)
Skwerl E. Muckenfutch
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:45amI have heard this man speak, and I have got to say- wow! He really does get it. We could and have done worse [cough*JimmyCarter*cough.]
Report Post »Midwest Belle
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:44amWith his business experience, he would do a much better job at ANY elected position, than our current community organizer. I say bring it on!
Report Post »SaraB
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:44amI love this guy….Cain/Palin 2012 or Palin/Cain 2012. This is a winning ticket!
Report Post »Suzanne912
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 4:22pmI like that ticket
Report Post »bigdeg
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 1:32amI second that!!!
Report Post »norcalart
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:35amI like this guy, he makes sense when it comes to economics ! A huge contrast to the Chicago Jesus .
Report Post »Sardu
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:34amHow about it? Hell yes, that’s how about it, at least based on what I know of him so far..
Report Post »Fireproof37
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:32amHerman Cain would be awesome for president, he is articulate, confrontational, and experienced with business. I stand by the fact that the Consersative ticket, it will have to be in the Republican Party, the conservative ticket has to pick itself now. Workout the details and NOT run against each other in the primary. Romney and Huckabee destroyed each other in the primary, split the conservative vote and gave way to McCain. The country won’t stand through another RINO or Obama for 4 more years. Cain/Romney, Cain/Huckabee, Cain/Palin, Cain/McCrystal, just give us something respectable, articulate, and gutsy. No more PANSIES please!!!
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:48amOnly mentally challenged conservatives would ever vote for Romney and most of the mentally challenged are on the extreme left. So how could Romney split the conservative vote.
Report Post »http://commonsense21c.com/
Blue Inkster
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:26amNo snap judgments, but I’d certainly be willing to give this guy a good hard look.
Report Post »mck05002
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:19amHe’d have my vote for sure!
Report Post »BocaBaby
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:19amI would vote for this guy in a NewYork second……..having said that there may be only two others I am interested in at all so far…. those two would be:
GLENN BECK, and Sarah Palin…
Also, I have hear this man before, and all I can say is I hope he runs!!!
Report Post »v.o.t.e.
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:17amI’m in
Report Post »jamesctheman
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:16amI haven‘t heard his politics yet but from the small pieces I’ve picked up in prior speeches & in the real media I think we might have out guy. It seems as if he is straight to the point & honest in his remarks. He also seems like the kind of guy who won’t put up from the crappy bills coming from Capitol Hill. If he continues to speak as I’ve heard him this is a guy I could get behind & support. I’ll be watching this man closely. I’m waiting for that Reagan Conservative to come. How about a Cain/Christie 2012. If Mr. Cain follows the Conservative path I think Obama would cede the presidency rather than lose in a landslide.
Report Post »bigdeg
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 1:29amObama will never ‘sede the POTUS job. He is not done screwing the U.S. over yet. Mr. cain would have my vote in a heartbeat. If he would run, I do not know what the liberals would do. They couldn’t play the race card, but they would try something!
Report Post »I think Cain/Palin would be a good ticket. They have different strenths, and I like her guts.
belleharbor
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:14amHerman Cain would bring something we haven’t seen in along time what a great man and American.Herman is so much more than the loons can handle just listen to a great speaker and no TelePrompter ever.He gets my vote thanks Herman for all you have done up to now and if you chose to run we will with you.
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:20amPlease specifically list what is great about him. That he was on a regional FED Board? These people are who have brought America to its knees. I can’t beleive the political ignorance displayed here at times.
Report Post »Christi
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 12:25pmContrarian – at least he was not a community organizer!
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:31pm“Contrary” Read the article above, listen to his radio show, visit his website… If you don’t have any specifics about him, then where do you come up with all of your comments about the individual. Please do your own homework. Don’t rely on other bloggers to tell you what you should think.
Report Post »MorkfromOrk
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 5:27pm@contrarian- Its best not to cast stones in a glass house. Yes, some are not as politically “smart” as others. Yes, some posts are down right silly. Many would point out the ignorance in some of your posts.
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:45pmPeachyinGA, exactly my thoughts. If CONTRARIAN can’t do his own homework and then understand what there is to admire about Herman Cain then there is no further need to continue a discussion. His brain has morphed into a place where emotions rule and personal responsibility is abdicated.
Report Post »heidi586
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:09amLove love love Herman Cain!
Report Post »MagCynic
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:08amCain/Christie 2012 or Christie/Cain 2012.
Report Post »veritas51322
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 12:52pmI like that ticket!
Report Post »IndependentTexan
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 12:58pmYou’ve got it MAGCYNIC. Those two on the ticket together would amazing.
Report Post »TexasHillsPatriot
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:07amHe would have my vote!
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:18amYeaterday it was Christie. Today it’s Cain???? What is wrong with you folks? You seem to go whereever the wind blows. That is very dangerous to liberty.
Report Post »trink509
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:50amDear Contrarianthinker, I am typing slowly, so hopefully you can understand. We can like more than one person for President until the time that we are required to vote for one only. I know it’s hard for you to comprehend, but we don’t believe in political messiahs. We believe in good men, grounded in conservative principles, who will represent us not try to control us. We have many such people in our movement.
Report Post »TexasHillsPatriot
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:26amContrarian … Just because you may have just been introduced to Mr. Cain, doesn’t mean that many have been following and listening to him for years. He has a long track record of staing his conservative views and the direction he feels this coutry should take.
Report Post »whitaker
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 5:27pmI think Contrarianthinker is trying to get ppl to start thinking and observing a candidate before you jump to backing him. Basicly take your time in making an edicated decision. We dont need another snap decision on a candidate who says the right things people want to hear. Instead look at his background,character and dedication to the constitution and country.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 7:27pmWe feel we know Mr. Cain. He attempted a run as Senator, because he’s black, that was not the right time for him. God willing, we joyfully will accept Herman Cain on any Presidential ticket, Republican or Independant (he’ll never be on a Democrat ticket), as President or Vice President. He’s the man!
Report Post »ExpertShot
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:04amHerman Cain is AMAZING. He stood up to Pres. Clinton when they were trying to pass HillaryCare & told him that his mathematical calculations were incorrect about the money it would cost (Herman has his master’s degree in Mathematics). He’s on WSB 750 in Atlanta M-F 7-10pm. He’s also said that if he decides to run “it’ll take the race card off the table immediately”. This guy is up there w/Chris Christie as far as common sense fiscally responsible guys. They would be UNSTOPPABLE in getting this country back in order.
Report Post »Waiting4George
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:28amGood info. Read and listen to the man. He also has spoken at tea party events probably available on you tube. And as for ContrarianThinker—many of us have been researching Herman Cain for some time thanks to GB–he has had him on his show.
Report Post »MorkfromOrk
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 4:31pmOh, now I remember where I heard his name. I knew the name was familiar. Smart dude!
Report Post »NoStar
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:02amA candidate you can’t refuse!
Report Post »BocaBaby
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:20amAbsolutely!!! I agree, again…..I am very much hoping he runs!
Report Post »freebornson
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:01amWait a minute. I thought as a member of the tea party I was a racist. Am I allowed to vote for this guy? Run Herman run. You would have my vote too. I’m one of those angry white men clinging to my guns and my religion, and, surprise, it would be my delight to vote for a fiscally responsible constitutional conservative (no matter what his race).
Report Post »Dale
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:29amDitto!
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:32pmI like your train of thought. :)
When I told my wife Herman Cain might run she immediately said, “I’d vote for him!”
As a Tea Party member I am categorized as a white racist. Well, if being a white racist makes me want to vote for a conservative like Herman Cain, then I will gladly wear that label. There is much I admire about that man.
Report Post »flajerry
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:59amAdd your comments
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 6:53pmThe Photo above suggest he’s eating nachos along the Riverwalk in San Antonio.
Report Post »Tractor
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:55amIt will never happen.
Report Post »wingedwolf
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:04amWith all due respect, the abomination who currently sits in the oval office happened. This country has allowed itself to be pulled so far to the left that it is almost unrecognizable. So, stranger things have happened. LOL
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:30amJust as Palin may not happen, it’s there ability to articulate our call to action that representatives we send to Washington respond responsibly.
Report Post »glittersky
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:36amCan I ask why this won’t happen?? This man is the complete package. He has so much diverse experience and he stands for the principles that true conservatives are thirsting for. Plus he’s a Washingon outsider, which I think will help him. People want someone who is genuine. And for those who are this shallow, he takes the race card off the table. There will still be some who vote based on race and now it wouldn’t matter. The way he’s going now, he’s got my vote!
Report Post »trink509
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:53amHerman Cain is AWESOME! The grassroots would love to help this man get elected.
Report Post »rocktruth
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:52amI like Godfather’s Pizza. Yum!
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 6:35pmI think Mr. Cain was a VP with Pillsbury when he was given the opporturnity make or break Godfathers Pizza. He took Godfathers Pizza, a failing company facing extinction and turned it into a profitable company. Besides the Godfathers Pizza example he’s a genius. That’s putting it bluntly. He’s a rocket scientist. Herman Cain is a combination of Albert Einstein, ZigZiglar & Rush Limbaugh. If you can appreciate any one of those 3, you will accept Herman Cain’s solutions to the challenges our nation faces. He’s a mathematician, he a problem solver.
Report Post »Tractor
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:52amBill Clinton advises for the Democrats to campaign on Nancy Pelosi and her policies.
Report Post »ALLRight
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:09amI don’t get the Clinton “mystique” – why do people even listen to him? It’s like people keep saying Obama is such a great speaker – when? where?
Report Post »v.o.t.e.
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:16ami agree– all i see in clinton is a bubba like figure with a WC FIELDS nose– he is the ultimate slick politician which means he is the ultimate manipulator– how is that GOOD –
Report Post »GEW
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:23amI think the Dems have buyers remorse, they regret not electing Hillary, and Billy is their darling. Thanks to the GOP in 94. And as for Obama and a great speaker, He reads his speeches very well.
Report Post »Has anyone noticed or is it just me, that Billy looks really bad these days? Not well? Maybe that Vegan diet is not so good?
gbeck2012
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:51amoNLY GLENN BECK FOR POTUS!!!!
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:16amGlenn has a much more role to play than POTUS. He is exactly where God wants him to be.
Report Post »mrdbcooper
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 4:20pmhonesty? track record?
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:19pm“track record?”
Do you really want to go there?
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:50amShould he somehow secure the Republican nomination, he’s got my vote.
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:04amOne nation, under God, with liberty, justice and Pizza for all. We could do a lot worse.
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Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:15amBased on what? That he’s black?
Zorro6821
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:16amThis guy is great. He created a business and understands payroll, budgets, etc. We need more like him and less Community Organizers. He has my vote!!!
Zorro
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:25amBased upon his total and unapologetic defense of individual freedom, Capitalism. http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »v.o.t.e.
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:29amBreaking bombshell at hotair about discriminatory enforcement at justice dept
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:04amHerman Cain is the real deal, mathematician, economist, and republican. I endorse his message.
Report Post »sodun
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:21amHe seems like an honest guy. I‘ve heard him on Boortz and I’d consider voting for him – so far.
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Seriously though…the paper boy could do a better job that Obama.
Libertyluvnmomma
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:59amDo you you conservative nomination?
Report Post »Libertyluvnmomma
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 12:01pmDo you mean the conservative nomination?
Report Post »(Oops, spelling error on previous post!) ARGH
Oh no, am I a democrat? I misspoke. Yikes
IndependentTexan
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 12:54pmCONTRARIANTHINKER – If you’ve never listened to Herman Cain, then you owe it to yourself to find him either on the radio, YouTube, or where ever you can. This guy “gets it”. He holds the Constitution in the highest regard, he does not regard more government as the answer, and he is a huge advocate of PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY… read: we’re not here as as permanent hand out for those that feel entitled.
Herman Cain for President 2012 is music to my Independent ears.
Report Post »tepartyblog.info
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:05pm@Contrarianthinker we know you’re just a troll trying to impose your image of the conservative on us.
Report Post »I cant wait to hear what msnbc has to say about him. I am sure it will be hate and not honest disagreement with his views of for that matter al sharpton .
tepartyblog.info
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:13pmMr. Cain put it this way:
When a liberal tries to reply to a question posed by a conservative, he commits a SIN. SIN is an acronym and I’ll explain what the letters stand for.
“S” stands for “Shifting the blame.” When a conservative points out something that the Obama Administration does is wrong, or what Congress did is wrong, a liberal is quick to shift the blame. “If it weren’t for the mess that Bush left us….”
“I” stands for “Ignoring the facts.” That‘s the next step in a liberal’s argument. The liberals say that Bush raised the National Debt by $3.2 trillion, but there were two wars being fought and this increase happened over the course of 8 years. Obama will have raised the National Debt by 1.2 Trillion on the healthcare bill alone. He’s only been in office less than a year!
“N” stands for “Name calling.” Finally, when liberals see that they’re getting nowhere with their conservative friends, they resort to name calling. Fear-mongerer, war-mongerer, greedy-capitalists…..
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:13pmHerman Cain IS a household name in the Atlanta area. I still have my ‘Cain for Senator’ buttons. If we had a businessman as successful as Cain for president (he could be the color purple for all I care) right now, America wouldn’t be in its current predicament. Make mine with pepperoni and extra cheese please!
Report Post »Suzanne912
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:13pmfor more on Herman Cain go to
http://www.hermancain.com
Report Post »http://www.draftcain.org
http://www.meetup.com/draft-herman-cain-2012-tampa-bay
Suzanne912
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:27pmfor more info on Herman Cain
http://www.draftcain.org
Report Post »http://www.hermancain.com
http://www.meetup.com/Draft-Herman-Cain-2012-Tampa-Bay/
Puppy
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:59pmBased on the few words he spoke, I can tell he is intelligent, has a wit, is sure of himself and likable. I would like to hear more before I make a decision but it would be great to have a complete outsider take the reigns for a change.
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:03pmI have seen and heard Herman Cain several times. Each time I came away more impressed. He is a guy that just makes sense. Good sense.
While I need to find out more about his core values, I am more than willing to give him strong consideration if he decides to run.
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