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Cain willing to consider vice presidency
World Net Daily ^ | October 4, 2011 | Stewart Stogel

Posted on 10/03/2011 11:43:26 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

NEW YORK – ...........The details of Cain's 15-minute presentation to 500 or more movers and shakers in the Big Apple were considered "off the record," but WND can report that after the presentation, Cain received a standing ovation from the assembled crowd.

......Cain drew parallels to former President George H.W. Bush, who in 1980 lost the nomination to Ronald Reagan but signed on to become his vice president:

"If it is the right nominee, someone that I can respect and that I believe I can work with," Cain said of accepting the vice presidential nomination, "then I would obviously seriously consider it."

The candidate refused to retract his recent criticism of Texas Gov. Rick Perry over a racial profanity found on property the Perry family often used, but he also dismissed the ensuing controversy:

"I made a statement and I stand by it," Cain said. "However long that was on that rock was insensitive. I am done with that issue. I am not going to go back and dig it up. I don't believe that the 'N' word on that rock represents in any way how Governor Perry feels about black people. I am not going to fan that flame because I don't believe there is any fire."

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Cain also rejected concerns about the "legal propriety" surrounding the recent killing of al-Qaida leader Anwar al-Awlaki, who was an American citizen:

"If you had a convicted murder in this country who escaped from prison, the fact that he was an American citizen and escaped from prison, would you not shoot him?" Cain asked.

(Excerpt) Read more at wnd.com ...


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At the Florida debate, Herman Cain said he would pick Romney as his VP -- and to CNN Herman Cain said he could not support Rick Perry for a host of reasons. So I guess Romney-Cain is the ticket Cain sees.
1 posted on 10/03/2011 11:43:36 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

There are so many reasons to support Cain, however he to easily jumps on the race card for me. I just thought he was better than that. (Of, course I am going on the MSM reports, so I could very well be wrong. I only say wrong because I just had a glass of wine)


2 posted on 10/03/2011 11:47:54 PM PDT by svcw (Those who are easily shocked... should be shocked more often. - Mae West)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
At the Florida debate, Herman Cain said he would pick Romney as his VP

Yeah, I thought that was "creepy".

3 posted on 10/03/2011 11:49:44 PM PDT by sockmonkey (Freepers, please turn yourself in at attackwatch.com)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I’m beginning to think that Mr. Cain has cut a deal with Romney. Romney for President, Cain Veep. No thanks.


4 posted on 10/03/2011 11:53:48 PM PDT by Coldwater Creek (He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Yup. There is no way Cain can raise enough cash to beat Obamney. It would be fun to see him debate Slow Joe.


5 posted on 10/03/2011 11:54:10 PM PDT by rfp1234 (Anybody but Baracchio in 2012)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Cain willing to consider vice presidency

Well isn't THAT a surprise, LOL.

6 posted on 10/03/2011 11:54:24 PM PDT by Talisker (History will show the Illuminati won the ultimate Darwin Award.)
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No, that's not quite what Herman Cain said. Cain was actually needling Romney about his inadequate economic plan:

BAIER: Mr. Cain?

CAIN: This is a game, and it is hypothetical. I'll play the game.

(LAUGHTER)

If -- if Governor Romney would throw out his jobs growth plan and replace it with 999, he has a shot.

(LAUGHTER)

If he does not, I would probably go with Speaker Gingrich, who I have the greatest admiration for, in all seriousness, because of his history and because of his depth of knowledge. I could go on because I have respect for everybody up here. But it's a game.

(LAUGHTER)

When asked on Leno what he thought about the two men, the best thing he was willing to say about Romney was "good hair" but about Gingrich was "brilliant."

I think the most likely combinations are Cain/Rubio or Cain/Gingrich.

7 posted on 10/03/2011 11:55:24 PM PDT by Meet the New Boss (Herman Cain: We can have high fences and open doors, all at the same time!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

For anyone seeking the nomination to suggest s/he’d take the #2 spot before the first vote is cast is not terribly bright. Even if they know they don’t have a prayer, they always say ‘when I’m president ...” and talk/act as if they will win. They don’t this early in the game talk about coming in 2nd, or being chosen for #2. It shows Cain’s political naivete. Top tier candidates don’t have the freedom to talk off the to of their heads.


9 posted on 10/03/2011 11:57:11 PM PDT by EDINVA ( Jimmy McMillan '12: because RENT'S, TOO DAMN HIGH)
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To: Coldwater Creek
I’m beginning to think that Mr. Cain has cut a deal with Romney.

That's what I think, too.

I really liked Cain...until he showed his hand.

10 posted on 10/03/2011 11:59:58 PM PDT by Allegra (Hey! Stop looking at my tagline like that.)
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To: Meet the New Boss
Gingrich is brilliant.

He's just lacking in integrity...

11 posted on 10/03/2011 11:59:58 PM PDT by DB
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To: All
Herman Cain pulls race card on Rick Perry
12 posted on 10/04/2011 12:00:41 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: EDINVA

Or in short, it is conceding defeat...


13 posted on 10/04/2011 12:01:42 AM PDT by DB
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To: Coldwater Creek

The conservative grass roots are looking for the right candidate and that’s why Cain ran so strong in the Florida straw poll.

But I still believe the best candidate to represent the Tea Party Grassroots is Sarah Palin.


14 posted on 10/04/2011 12:03:14 AM PDT by Nextrush (President Sarah Palin sounds just right to me)
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To: Meet the New Boss
CAIN: This is a game, and it is hypothetical. I'll play the game.

(LAUGHTER)

If -- if Governor Romney would throw out his jobs growth plan and replace it with 999, he has a shot.

(LAUGHTER)

If he does not, I would probably go with Speaker Gingrich, who I have the greatest admiration for, in all seriousness, because of his history and because of his depth of knowledge. I could go on because I have respect for everybody up here. But it's a game.

He was mocking Romney. Sarcasm.

His genuine admiration of Gingrich showed up when Leno went lightning on him--

Gingrich evoked brilliant.

Romney nice hair.

Perry good governor of Texas.

Paul crabby old man.

To say Cain is in a deal with Romney is to misconstrue his remarks.

Bachmann tagteamed Perry with Romney on Gardasil.

Cain is appearing at Liberty with Palin.

That Palin.


15 posted on 10/04/2011 12:12:52 AM PDT by PhilDragoo (Hussein: Islamo-Commie from Kenya)
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To: DB
Or in short, it is conceding defeat...

I agree that would be the conventional wisdom, that it suggests a lack of confidence.

You know every few years we get a candidate for president who promises to cut out the political double-talk and just be honest with the American people, etc., etc.

I remember Ross Perot with the same approach, and for a while everyone is enamored with the different, fresh, straight-talking approach. No doubt we can list other examples.

Cain has been saying the same sort of thing.

But there often there is a reason why the conventional wisdom is the conventional wisdom, and I think Cain is seeing it now with the MSM gotcha games.

Truth be told, we all know Cain is not the front-runner. He is third in the Fox News poll behind Romney and Perry, both of whom have deep pocket financial interests and the establishment power structure behind them.

Cain has an opportunity here, because the conservative grass roots really does not want to have their hold their nose for a RINO like Romney and really, really does not George W. Bush the Second with Perry the compassionate conservative taking another shot at shoving the illegals down our throats.

But what he has is an opportunity, not a glide path to victory. So in acknowledging that someone else might win the nomination, he is just being honest.

I think what we will probably start to see with Cain as we have seen before with other "straight-talking" candidates in the past is that they begin to adhere more to the conventional wisdom as time goes along.

16 posted on 10/04/2011 12:24:10 AM PDT by Meet the New Boss (Herman Cain: We can have high fences and open doors, all at the same time!)
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Much appreciation for pointing this info out to us RE Herman Cain as VP for Mitt Romney.

It would make sense. On social issues, Cain does not appear to be all that conservative, although who really knows with this man.

He says he is pro-life, yet he would not sign the pro-life pledge. He said homosexuality is a sin and a choice, but then he also said he would appoint gay / lesbian administration, would feel comfortable appointing homosexuals as judges (so long as he feels they believe in the Constitution), and he attempted to hid the openly gay staffers he had on his campaign staff from the public. He claims to be a pro-business conservative, but he supported TARP). Now Cain says he is a conservative but then he shows he is willing to instigate and participate in racial baiting, a tool we are used to liberals using.

We have absolutely no political record of how Cain would really do things since he’s never been in any office before... We just get funny quotes, really passionate speeches, and standing ovations for a very good orator.

While I don’t think any of us can really tell who Cain is since he says one thing and does just the opposite so much of the time, he does appear to like Romney a whole lot, and given his actions verses what he says, I would guess those two would be just right for one another.


17 posted on 10/04/2011 12:26:39 AM PDT by casinva (The stock in McDonalds has just gone down because Obama has been serving so many whoppers.)
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“I am done with that issue.”

hahahahahaha! How many times is he going to say, after commenting?!


18 posted on 10/04/2011 12:27:56 AM PDT by Irenic
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however he to easily jumps on the race card for me

Fully agree with you. I heard him on Hannity and I surprised myself thinking: man..I am sick of hearing how hard it is to be black. Like no white ever had it tough. Enough with the guilt. Enough already! That's gonna be a lot of beer summit habit again in the White House if we elect that guy. Reverse racism starts to frankly annoy me.
19 posted on 10/04/2011 12:42:00 AM PDT by American Dream 246 (Open your eyes. Freedom is not a one day fight. Enemies of Freedom are legion.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
I think VP is about as good as it will get for Cain. Unless he changes up the 9-9-9

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20 posted on 10/04/2011 12:42:43 AM PDT by Irenic
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