'Run, Herman, Run!'

American Spectator ^ | 12/27/10 | Robert Stacy McCain

[pissant]

Herman Cain laughs at being described as "Steve Forbes with charisma," but finds the comparison flattering. "That's quite a compliment.… I have the greatest amount of respect for him."

The former CEO of Godfather's Pizza and Atlanta talk-radio host notes that he supported Forbes during the publishing executive's unsuccessful 2000 Republican presidential primary campaign, and Forbes endorsed Cain's 2004 Senate bid in the Georgia GOP primary.

Now, Cain is on the verge of embarking on his own presidential campaign, hiring staffing and preparing to form an exploratory committee. The combination of Forbes-like economic savvy and his own charismatic personality has triggered a remarkable level of excitement around Cain's candidacy. He emerged the victor two weeks ago in an online poll at the popular Red State conservative blog. Organized in an elimination bracket format, that survey pitted Cain against Sarah Palin in the final round and -- although, of course, such Internet polls are not scientific -- the result demonstrated the Georgia businessman's appeal to the conservative grassroots. Red State editor Erick Erickson said he "wouldn't put too much stock" in the poll result, but added: "I would say it is a good sign for Herman Cain that, being relatively unknown, he can generate that much enthusiasm for himself."

[pissant]

Methinks he will.

[sweet_diane]

I hope he does!

[ryan71]

I’ll vote him.

[pissant]

He’s certainly superior to all the “big names” thinking about it.

[jla]

If he runs he’ll be out before Spring.

[haircutter]

YO Pissant.....

RUN SARAH RUN

Enjoy listening to Herman Cain speak, but he is a unknown across America....maybe some day but not now....

Plan on working my fanny off to help Sarah Palin become President in 2012.

[onona]

I support.

[pissant]

Nope. He’s rich. He can hang in there awhile. And judging by the response to him thus far, he’ll get pletny of support

[Cicero]

Forbes endorsed Cain's 2004 Senate bid in the Georgia GOP primary

How'd that work out? If he can't even win a Senate primary in his home state, how will he win a POTUS primary, when no one has even heard of him?

[pissant]

The days of the machine dictating our candidates ended with McCain

[jla]

Do you refer to a nationwide response to his assumed candidacy or the response from those on this site?
Also, he may be wealthy but that doesn't mean he'll tap into his bank account if he does poorly in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. I don't perceive him to covet the nomination like Romney does.

[pissant]

The tea partiers all know who he is.

[paudio]

I will not support him for presidency until he shows ability to win. Otherwise, he will simply split conservative votes which will result in a RINO winning. Beside, why conservatives are even thinking to run someone who hasn't shown any ability to get elected in his/her own state is beyond me. Yes, we want a 'fresh' face, but we also need someone who can win.

[johnthebaptistmoore]

As usual, the MSM will attack him “big time” (”Uncle Tom”), and the majority of ignorant, stupid voters will think badly of him.

[BillyBoy]

I backed Forbes for POTUS in both '96 and '00. Looking back on it now, the sad reality is the only non-politicians who have a shot at winning the White House are war heros like Ike. I love Herman Cain, but he has to get into office before embarking on a presidential bid.

[wjcsux]

I really enjoyed listening him as Sean Hannity’s guest host yesterday.

[skinkinthegrass]

He'll get my vote.....given Huck / Mittens / Blooming*Idiot*berg.

[pissant]

Makes it easy. Just support someone else then.

[paudio]

Sure. But it’s also good to make a point so other people see why it’s not a good idea to support him.

[pissant]

Good luck with that. People kept telling us only Rudy McRomney could win. Well, we let them “win” that argument in the primary, and the result, as conservatives predicted, was of Dole-esque proportions.