(Drudge) SHOCK POLL: SC Primary: Cain 26%, Romney 25%, Perry 15%

ARG ^ | 10-10-11 | American Research Group

[tcrlaf]

Drudge links to the ARG Polling Press Release:

Herman Cain leads the South Carolina Republican presidential primary with 26%. Cain is followed closely by Mitt Romney at 25%. Rick Perry is third at 15%.

In July, Romney was leading with 25%, followed by Sarah Palin at 16%, Michele Bachmann at 13%, and Herman Cain at 10%.

Among likely primary voters considering themselves to be Republicans, Cain and Romney are tied at 27% each, followed by Perry at 15%.

Among Tea Party supporters, Cain leads with 35%, followed by Perry at 16% and Romney at 15%.

Among those saying they are not Tea Party supporters or are undecided about the Tea Party, Romney leads with 33%, followed by Cain at 19%, Perry at 14%, and Ron Paul at 10%.

Details from the survey of 600 likely Republican primary voters conducted October 5-10 can be found here.

[ngat]

“It is an open primary.”

Depending on the down-ticket races, and who stays in between now and the primary, they will have to poll the Democrats too in order to figure out what may happen. This race really could get crazy unpredictable.

[kevao]

It’s all eyes on the Hermanator tonight. If he does well, he can begin pulling away from the pack.

Rock me like a HermanCain!

[Republic Rocker]

I think Perry will energize the left and he could lose. I think Romney at this point is the safest bet to beat the disaster in the Oval Office. Cain would be the revolutionary moment many of us had been praying for. A complete reversal of what we are now enduring... I always said Cain was winning the debate... and now the polls.

[normy]

Why not support Bachmann? Maybe Rick Santorum or even Newt.

i think Newt has the most experience of the candidates should Perry drop out and he has better plans that aren't hype. He also would surly eviscerate Obama in a debate. Bachman has a record of Conservatism and so does Santorum.

I'm not thrilled about a national sales tax and exemptions for empowerment zones.

[Genoa]

Thanks for the reminder, ASA Vet! I suppose the MSM will dig, dig, dig, and we’ll be learning about every life event and seeing every report card, speeding ticket, etc. Hope they perform the same service for the Obama details.

[auto power]

The Hermanator rules!

[Kartographer]

Herman Cain grew up in Atlanta, Georgia with loving parents and little else. His father worked three jobs—as a janitor, a barber and a chauffeur—and his mother was a domestic worker. Even though these jobs required hard work and little glamour, his parents knew this life was better than the dirt farms upon which they grew up. They also knew that this hard work was the key to achieving their American Dreams.

Herman’s parents had two dreams. First, they wanted to own their own house. Secondly, they wanted both of their children to graduate from college. During the segregation era in the Deep South, these aspirations might have seemed lofty, but they knew that if they kept their faith in God, faith in themselves and faith in the greatest country on the Earth, they could achieve.

The first dream was realized in a modest brick house on Albert Street in Atlanta, Georgia. After years of saving from his many jobs, Herman’s father surprised the whole family, even his wife, by purchasing a home for their family. The second dream was realized when Herman graduated from Morehouse College with a degree in mathematics in 1967. His brother, Thurman, would go on to graduate from Morris Brown College.

Inspired by the work ethic and character of his parents, Herman continued his education by earning his Master’s degree in computer science from Purdue University while working full-time developing fire control systems for ships and fighter planes for the Department of the Navy. Though Herman enjoyed using his talents as a civilian employee for the Navy, he gravitated towards the culture of business.

Herman returned to his home of Atlanta to begin working as a computer systems analyst for the Coca-Cola Company. After considerable success at Coca-Cola, he moved to the Pillsbury Company. Within a short period of time, Herman rose to position of Vice President. Although the comforts of a corner office on the 31st floor of a majestic corporate building seemed satisfying, Herman knew that he needed a challenge.

He became the regional vice president of Pillsbury’s Burger King division. This meant starting from the “ground up,” dodging grease fires and broiling hamburgers. Herman was assigned to lead a low performing region of 450 of their restaurants. Within three years, it became the best performing region in the company.

Energized by overcoming the many obstacles of his job at Burger King, Herman took on the biggest challenge of his career. He accepted the call to become the President and CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, a company that was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. In just 14 months, Herman returned Godfather’s to profitability and he led his management team to a buyout of the company.

His professional successes garnered the respect and admiration of industry peers who named him the President of the National Restaurant Association. Under Herman’s administration, the group grew significantly and began to lobby for the interests of America’s restaurateurs and small business owners.

In 1994, as head of the National Restaurant Association, he had the opportunity to speak with President Clinton during a nationally televised town hall meeting. Here, Herman challenged the President regarding the impact on businesses if his health care overhaul proposal were passed. President Clinton attempted to assure him and the millions of viewers watching at home that his legislation would not harm American business owners and their employees.

Herman was skeptical. “Quite honestly Mr. President, your calculations are incorrect,” he said. “In the competitive marketplace, it simply doesn’t work that way.” His words echoed across America, and Newsweek named Herman Cain the primary saboteur of Hillarycare.

Through these and other appearances on behalf of the National Restaurant Association, Herman began working with business leaders across all sectors of the American economy. This led to his acceptance of a position on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and he was subsequently elected their chairman. In this role, he analyzed economic conditions in the region and notified the Federal Reserve of how their policies should respond.

Most recently, he hosted a radio talk show, “The Herman Cain Show,” on Atlanta’s WSB 750 AM/ 95.5 FM. He serves as a regular contributor on several broadcast networks and as a keynote speaker at conferences and events around the nation.

Despite the many professional commitments of his life, Herman continues to enjoy most the time spent with family and friends. As his children got married and had their own children, he knew that he had an extraordinary obligation to do what he could to make this a safe and prosperous nation for them. The paramount joys in his life are his wife, Gloria, his children and his grandchildren.

Now I highlighted and underline Herman's working at the Fed to meet a promise that I made to many of the Paulist on FR. Herman was not a member of the Board of Governors which sets monetary policy. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is more or less a bank for banks and what they do is provide financial services to depository institutions including banks, credit unions, and savings and loans, much like those that banks provide for their customers. These services include collecting checks, electronically transferring funds, and distributing and receiving cash and coin.

I know that sounds so very ominous.

[BarnacleCenturion]

“I am not convinced he is in it to win it.”

Then judging by this poll and others he might end up becoming president by accident.

[Marie]

... but I am not convinced he is in it to win it.

May I ask why?

[taildragger]

Time for the Perryites to join the Cain train.

Maybe the "Gap Band" can re-do their song Party Train somebody can to the Cain Train....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmWfTDZvvkM

[normy]

Wait until Mitt or Newt decide to question Cain on his implementation of a National Sales Tax on top of an income tax.

[Marie]

“It’s all eyes on the Hermanator tonight. If he does well, he can begin pulling away from the pack.”

I agree. They’re going to throw the book at him tonight. If he handles this debate well, I think this might be the huge breaking moment for his campaign.

[bcsco]

This can’t be true. After all, The Hermanator cancelled his campaign to go on a book tour. For that reason he obviously won’t attend tonight’s debate...

[chris37]

If you cannot compel others to follow your lead, then you cannot lead.

The people you have mentioned have obviously failed to distinguish themselves in a positive way.

[Kartographer]

NO NO NO Perry is the leader! Perry is the only one that can beat Romney! Cain is just Romney’s minion. ;-)

[fieldmarshaldj]

Exactly. And those attacking Cain now are only helping Zero.

[normy]

Because many candidates run for notoriety and the wealth it brings them. I am not knocking that, Newt does it every four years it seems.

There is a level of organization that Cain doesn't have and didn't bother getting together.

It doesn't mean he can't win, but his proposals have barely been touched.

[kevao]

Given tonight’s panel, I think Herman can expect a bit of the Clarence Thomas treatment. Tonight will either make him or break him....

[Huck]

It's cult of personality. Cain had his own little cult going, then he picked up much of the Palin cult. It's all about personality, and the overwhelming need to grovel and admire.

Do you recall a national sales tax being a prominent part of discussion? Do you recall that being something clamored for? It was a fringe issue before now. In a way, the fair taxers have THEIR own cult.

So Cain is now the object of admiration for all the cultists in our ranks (except for Ron Paul cultists, nothing if not faithful.) They don't support Cain because they favor a national sales tax. They talk themselves into supporting a national sales tax because they like Cain.

Cain is popular for the same reason the All-State insurance guy does TV commericials. He's black and has a sonorous voice, and he's a talented pitchman.

[trisham]

"People who oppose Obama are said to be racists - so I guess I'm a racist. "

~Herman Cain