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BREAKING: Cain ‘Reassessing’ Candidacy
NRO ^ | Tuesday November 29, 2011 | Robert Costa

Posted on 11/29/2011 8:50:29 AM PST by Bigtigermike

In a conference call this morning, Herman Cain told his senior staff that he is “reassessing” whether to remain in the race

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TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2012; affair; cain; cain2012; clarencethomas; gopfield; hermancain; romney
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To: Thunder90

The Chicago way.


21 posted on 11/29/2011 9:01:06 AM PST by Big Horn (Rebuild the GOP to a conservative party)
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To: Bigtigermike

If it really is news to Mrs. Cain that Herman has had a 13-year ‘friendship’ with this latest woman, whom he called more than 60 times in a few months supposedly because he was trying to help her financially—but the woman says it was an affair—it is understandable that he might not be in a position to press on.

And the fault would be Mr. Cain’s.


22 posted on 11/29/2011 9:01:13 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: Thunder90

I don’t know, most of Newt’s history is just that: history


23 posted on 11/29/2011 9:01:29 AM PST by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: Bigtigermike

Just damn!


24 posted on 11/29/2011 9:01:29 AM PST by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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To: stockpirate
Dittos. I was enamored with Cain but soon realized that his knowledge of national/international matters were so superficial that he would not make the grade, e.g., "speak Cuban", wet foot/dry foot policy, "right of return" by the PA etc. etc. "Hiring experts" does not cover such basics. Perry is our hope as a conservative as Gingrich will be shredded and Mittens will result in a depressed turnout (aside from the flip flop slams which will be 24/7 and effective).

That said, I hate the dishonest MSM with every ounce of my being.

25 posted on 11/29/2011 9:01:48 AM PST by eureka! (Bless Our Troops. D*mn the Left.)
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To: Bigtigermike

It’s sad but the writing has been on the wall for some time now. The G.O.P. establishment will not allow an outsider to win the nod. The Democrats cannot allow Cain and Obama to stand on the same stage.

Wether Cain did these things or not is beside the point, they will continue to bring these largely unsubstantiated charges out of nowhere until people grow so weary of defending him that even his most ardent supporters will ask him to withdraw.

I am sick of it already, I am looking at Newt and Perry. I like Perry better on policy but the idea of him debating Obama scares the living hell out of me. Criminy, he makes “Dubya” sound like a flippin’ genius!

Newt? I disagree FAR more with Newt on policy but there exists no scenario in my mind where he does not mop the debate stage with Obama.

Coin flip I guess.


26 posted on 11/29/2011 9:01:58 AM PST by Grunthor (pro-illegal alien "conservatives" piss me off.)
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To: GeronL

“Meanwhile the GOP refuses to give us a candidate worth voting for.”

Conservative loyalty to the GOP is misplaced. The break will come eventually.


27 posted on 11/29/2011 9:02:17 AM PST by Psalm 144 (Voodoo Republicans: Don't read their lips - watch their hands.)
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To: commish

UGH is right.

(Actually it was right before this latest revelation.)


28 posted on 11/29/2011 9:02:17 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: montag813

Well, to be fair (and frank), I’m following this race as people follow sporting events. I am a prepper and consider the country (and western civilization) as done, almost certainly in 2012.

Heck, why restate it. Here is how I feel about it: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2795993/posts?page=4#4


29 posted on 11/29/2011 9:02:38 AM PST by cuban leaf (Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
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To: nikos1121
"The only reason... the ONLY reason he would consider this is because he doesn’t want the truth to come out about this woman."

Or maybe he just doesn't like the effect this is having on his invalid wife. If the accusations are false he could easily decide it just isn't worth putting his wife through ever greater onslaughts which would be sure to come. That's just as plausible as your scenario.

30 posted on 11/29/2011 9:02:59 AM PST by circlecity
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To: Bigtigermike

Will be a huge boon to Gingrich. Honestly, Gingrich is an imperfect choice, but he is more conservative than either of the Bush’s, and certainly would be better than ObamaRomney.


31 posted on 11/29/2011 9:02:59 AM PST by Thane_Banquo
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To: cuban leaf

Cain would have to be an absolute fool to run for President while just ending an affair, does he think he’s a Democrat or something?


32 posted on 11/29/2011 9:03:16 AM PST by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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To: Bigtigermike
Again, better to know now; than October 2012. The primary process is ugly, dirty, and bloody.
But it has a purpose.
33 posted on 11/29/2011 9:03:24 AM PST by HereInTheHeartland (I love how the FR spellchecker doesn't recognize the word "Obama")
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To: Bigtigermike

BS Herman!!! Don’t give them what they want!!! Did you think this was going to be easy???

Did you really think the left was going to play by the rules???

Are you really that Naive???

If you fail to take this bull by the horns and bury a sword through it’s heart, then maybe you shouldn’t be president.

Stand up and fight dammit!


34 posted on 11/29/2011 9:03:43 AM PST by Safrguns
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To: Bigtigermike
Cain is way done.

I predicted that 2 weeks ago.

A no brainer.

What will happen is the Bush/Rove Republican frauds will be pushing Perry down everyone's throat...

Same old cheet...Different year..Another open borders president from Texas.

America is screwed.

35 posted on 11/29/2011 9:03:43 AM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: ken5050

Well he probably thought NYOB which he is right. I am voting for him unless of course he drops out. If he drops out there are ONLY two other candidates that I will vote for in the General and that is Bachmann and Santorum. If they go down than I am writing in Sarah. I don’t care. I am so sick of having liberal Republicans forced down our throats.


36 posted on 11/29/2011 9:03:58 AM PST by napscoordinator (Anybody but Romney, Newt, Perry, Huntsman, Paul. Perry and Obama are 100 percent the same!!!!!)
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To: cuban leaf
Figures...

I opened my wallet to Hunter... Poof!

I opened my wallet to Thompson... Poof!

I opened it for Palin...Poof!

Then I opened it to Cain... Poof!

I'm going to keep the damned thing closed!!!

37 posted on 11/29/2011 9:04:19 AM PST by JDoutrider
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To: 9YearLurker

I want her to produce the birthday cards, Valentine’s day cards, etc with the I love you & kisses Herman at the bottom. After 13yrs, she has to have quite a collection.


38 posted on 11/29/2011 9:04:31 AM PST by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: NathanR

“Sad. Even though Cain was never my candidate, I liked him.”

Same here.


39 posted on 11/29/2011 9:05:06 AM PST by Psalm 144 (Voodoo Republicans: Don't read their lips - watch their hands.)
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To: Eye of Unk; cuban leaf

“Don’t quit now Herman Cain, you’re our only hope”

“That man was our last hope”
“No, there is another”

“Ancient business skills and hokey sayings are no match for a well-oiled smear machine, kid”


40 posted on 11/29/2011 9:05:30 AM PST by Betis70 (Bruins!)
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