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Is he ready? Cain's comments raise some questions
Boston.com ^ | November 15, 2011 | Charles Babington Associated Press

Posted on 11/16/2011, 1:09:21 AM by mdittmar

WASHINGTON—Many Republican voters are drawn to Herman Cain's forceful campaign style. But an examination of his comments and proposals raises questions about his grasp of issues he would face if elected president.

On a few occasions he has quickly corrected his statements. Other times he has laughed off his critics, telling people to have a sense of humor.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cain; hermancain
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To: mdittmar

“— China’s military. Speaking to PBS about China on Oct. 31, Cain said, “They’ve indicated that they’re trying to develop nuclear capability and they want to develop more aircraft carriers like we have.”

China has had nuclear weapons since the mid-1960s.

Cain later told The Daily Caller: “Maybe I misspoke. What I meant was China does not have the size of the nuclear capability that we have.”


Perhaps it’s just me, but THAT seems like a BIG boo boo. LOL

“Maybe I misspoke”..... Maybe!!?? For crying out loud... he was just winging it and then tried to b/s his way out of it.

There are just too many gaffs adding up and in a very short time...

I’d say that he just needs to think before he answers a questions, but I don’t think he knows the correct answers.


21 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:29:54 AM by Gator113 (~Just livin' life, my way~... Newt/Cain 2012...“I’ve got a lot swirling around in my head.”)
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To: mdittmar
Its difficult to sugarcoat that interview and make it look good. As a Cain supporter, it was painful to watch. Obama however has had moments in front of the camera just as bad that went without notice, except for places like FR or conservative talk radio.

I will still take any of our candidates (except RP) over Obama any day.

22 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:30:13 AM by NavyCanDo
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To: mdittmar

He's the only one pressing to fundamentally re-write the tax code. He's the only one smart enough to give up on "talking about fixing" the current system. I'll happily vote for Cain.


23 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:31:57 AM by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: mdittmar

A question from the same media who covers for all of Obama’s misstatements and double-speak?

Oh, Shirley, You Jest.


24 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:32:32 AM by HighlyOpinionated (I am Roman Catholic, US Citizen, Patriot, TEA Party Alumni, Oath Keeper, Voter, Auburn Fan!)
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To: mdittmar

Let’s wait till he’s visited all 57 states.


25 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:33:20 AM by Some Fat Guy in L.A. (Go Steelers (what's the baseball team called again?))
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To: Wissa

Ditto !


26 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:33:43 AM by magritte
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To: napscoordinator

Seems like only yesterday the AP was asking the same question about the current President;)


27 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:33:43 AM by mdittmar (i)
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To: mdittmar

This boston.com article has great gravitas and credibility, seeing as this news source was very critical of Obama’s gaffes and flubs during the last campaign. rotfl


28 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:34:06 AM by DBrow
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To: mdittmar

I still like Cain but would vote for Newt if he’s the one that can beat Romney.


29 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:35:12 AM by Grunthor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0heL2Czeraw)
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31 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:37:54 AM by RedMDer (Forward With Confidence!)
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To: fabian
No it's not ok Cain stumbles as he's doing fabian....He is after all running for the office of the most powerful country in the world...and with our country in peril at so many various places we cannot afford leadership which doesn't grasp the very basic foundation of understanding the status of our nation...or the International climate...and I do mean the basic.

Unfortunately Cain certainy appears to need a great deal of catching up to where it isn't a matter of remembering what his advisors have taught him..but he has a firm grasp on how he sees the issues and that with some degree of conviction. We're just not seeing it...and it is a disappoinment to many...myself included.

32 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:38:36 AM by caww
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To: mdittmar

His true form is beginning to show. When he cannot lean upon his 909 plan, he has nothing.


33 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:39:34 AM by lahargis
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To: Wissa

LOL


34 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:46:25 AM by Sans-Culotte ( Pray for Obama- Psalm 109:8)
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To: NavyCanDo
Obama however has had moments in front of the camera just as bad that went without notice

I think it's a mistake to keep comparing Cain to Obama mistake wise...because the bar is so very low with Obama that by doing so brings down Cain all the more.

Though all have their moments before cameras etc...Cain seems to have more difficulty when the topics move for details or specific opinions he should have...he then reverts to his standard of meeting with or gaining advice form others in order to answer the questions.....or having all the information before him before making a comment or planning an action, so much so that it seems this is his dodge now for not knowing what he should know. ...But a President often times must make decisions without all the facts, and this with what he does have to draw a conclusion....followed by an action or not to act in a given situation.

It was very difficult listening to Cains response on Libya and his not knowing exactly how Obama had approached Libya...or if or not he agreed or even had a straight forward respons of his own. It was just sad to watch.

Regardless how any might think of Cain as a Candidate...he is one of ours and his reponses or lack of reflect on us all...especially because we want him to do well.

35 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:50:45 AM by caww
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To: mdittmar

This Cain supporter has concluded he is a former Cain supporter. Cain is not even close to ready. =(


37 posted on 11/16/2011, 1:56:41 AM by RIghtwardHo
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

It’s harder to run a business than it is to be POTUS for four years.

JMHO


38 posted on 11/16/2011, 2:03:04 AM by not2worry
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To: lahargis

That 909 plan was a joke.


39 posted on 11/16/2011, 2:03:36 AM by mdittmar (i)
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To: mdittmar
CONSERVATIVES: Do not let the ENEMY MEDIA destroy our candidates. Do not be their USEFUL IDIOTS by posting their stories without using a disclaimer in the title and in your response. Even though we all have favorites, do not use the arguments of the ENEMY MEDIA in support of your criticisms of candidates. Always, always first, put the ENEMY MEDIA in their place, then proceed to make your argument.

[This is jobim, and I approve this message. And I'll keep posting it as long as other Conservatives hitch their wagons to the ENEMY MEDIA.]
40 posted on 11/16/2011, 2:36:37 AM by jobim
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