Herman Cain: A Long Shot in 2012, but That's Not Stopping Him

My choice is still Congressman Lt. Col. Allen West!!

We do need someone who comes from business. I agree 100%, but Herman Cain wouldn't have my vote. Till today, I never heard of him. Just like I didn't vote for Obama. Never knew him either till he ran for president. I don't know about you, but I like to vote on people who I can easily find and learn about their backrounds so I know what I'm voting for when I vote someone in.

"'We need the fair tax to stimulate the economy,' he said." Anyone who could say that without biting sarcasm has no understanding of basic economic theory. The "Fair Tax" replaces all other taxes with a federal sales tax. Obviously such a tax would have to generate similar revenue. If the only way people can get taxed is by buying things, and of course they would be taxed very heavily for that, that will increase their tendency to not buy things and just hold on to their money. When people hold on to their money as much as they possibly can, that creates a recession. Mr. Cain, try reading What Ever Happened to Penny Candy. It should only take a week or so at a sixth grade reading level, so I'm sure you can finish it in time to get your name off the ballot.

Are you kidding? Cain is wasting his time and money. Not republicans again. Republican chance for WH has been pre-empted by Governor Walker of Wisconsin. People are angry with and fear republicans now. Even some TEA Party members have now switched positions to support democrats. Republicans have abused American people this year. The whole country is now waiting 2012 for a revenge against republicans. Believe it or now no republican will be elected as state or federal senator, congress or president. Republicans are now in a "black hole" they cannot get out. Welcome to re-electing President Obama.

I've followed both Cain and Hucklebee in their public careers and find their political views are very similar. They are conservative in the manner that the Republican Party platform has been conservative - even though most members of congress and the past president seemed to forget or ignore that. It is understandable that most Tea Party members support both as they are classically pro business and employment - and if you don't understand that connection you might as well stop reading here. I think Cain has a more Presidential demeanor and is quite knowledgeable on the forces and responses of the American economic system. I consider it a plus that he is a member of the Fed Reserve. That dosen't make him a slave to the establishment, just a businessman who understands how things work. On the personality front Huckabee is much more entertaining as you have observed on his TV show. Cain tends to repeat his positions rather often, although I tend to agree with his points. Either could be an effective president as they both have deep roots to draw advice from - and they both would consider the advice given. I think Cain might be a bit more decisive - Huckabee a bit more Reaganesque.

I have followed Herman Cain on his Atlanta radio talk show and other activities for years with keen and growing interest. His long shot status is growing shorter with each passing day. The early vitriol against Mr. Cain from the left (such as "black garbage pail") is solid proof of the danger he poses to their evil agenda. Congressman Allen West is another favorite of mine. In fact,as of today, a year and a half out, my choice for Pres. and VP would be between Herman Cain, Allen West and Mike Huckabee. Any combination of these tree would make a dynamic duo.

Also wish A.West would run,I would vote for either one!

jjb,
Now there you go again....
Now admit it ,you don't know the first thing about Mr Cain,do you?
It IS the CONTENT of this mans CHARACTER
that has attracted so many to his possible campaign.
Why is this difficult for you to discern?

If Cain were so smart --like so many of the loons on here claim he is--then why is he just a talk radio buffoon? If his legacy is being a Pizza maker, that's nothing..making pizza and putting a high mark up on it is nothing. Not creative..The Dems have all the high tech geniuses and republicans have the simple minded loons...Creativitness and thinking outside the box leaders will take usinto the new age...Republicans have none of those, The Dems do.

So far everything I have seen on this guy plus his interviews that I have seen suggest he would be an excellent President and restore some respect to the black community after the Obama debacle. He gets a thumbs up from me.