Posted on 06/20/2011 9:29:26 AM PDT by justsaynomore
Herman Cain's speech at RightOnline, 2011, Minneapolis, MN
born December 13, 1945 in Memphis, TN (Meets the Jus Soli Requirement)
Parents were
Luther Cain Jr., born March 16, 1925 in TN, died March 29, 1982 in Atlanta, GA
Lenora Davis, born July 27, 1925 in GA, died August 20, 2005 in Atlanta, GA
Both parents were US Citizens at the time of his birth (Meets the Jus Sanguinis Requirement)
Herman Cain is a NATURAL BORN CITIZEN
Barry Soetoro aka Barack Hussein Obama ISN'T!
Pinganator!
Wow, I’m so glad his RightOnline speech is finally online! - I see why it had the best response of the convention!
Herman Cain’s newest video:
Herman Cain: I’m Not A Politician
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d2A2s3EJ2w&feature=player_embedded
Am I wrong, or did I read today that Cain refuses to sign the Right To Life pledge. Since all political, social, and moral issues begin, in my mind, with the Right to Life, I find it a bit disconcerting if it is true. Because, so far, this gentleman would get my vote in a heartbeat. But not if he won’t agree that all Americans, born and unborn, have a right to life.
Read his response as to why he won’t sign this pledge. He is, and has always been, pro-life. He has a valid reason why he won’t sign this pledge.
He did not sign the pledge because the fourth item of the pledge said he would “advance” legislation. He said that he would support and promote and sign legislation, but that it is the job of Congress to “advance” legislation. (Separation of Powers)
He said in a press conference if they had changed that wording, he would sign it in a heartbeat. He is 100% prolife. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrd7kkVqaQ4&feature=share )
Here is his written statement:
Herman Cain Reaffirms Commitment to Pro-Life Principles
(Stockbridge, GA)- Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain reaffirmed his commitment to his longstanding pro-life principles saying:
“I support right-to-life issues unequivocally and I adamantly support the first three aspects of the Susan B. Anthony pledge involving appointing pro-life judges, choosing pro-life cabinet members, and ending taxpayer-funded abortions.
However, the fourth requirement demands that I ‘advance’ the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. As president, I would sign it, but Congress must advance the legislation.
I have been a consistent and unwavering champion of pro life issues.
In no way does this singular instance of clarification denote an abandonment of the pro-life movement, but instead, is a testament to my respect for the balance of power and the role of the presidency.”
http://secure.campaigner.com/Campaigner/Public/t.show?LVMF—8Oz3-WCSgU7
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And for anyone who is going to claim “pandering”, here is a little of Herman Cain’s history on prolife issues going back to 2003...
Cain: Planned Parenthood’s mission is ‘planned genocide’ of black babies
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com
Herman Cain: Defund Racist Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz | LifeNews.com
http://www.lifenews.com/2011/01/18/herman-cain-defund-racist-planned-parenthood-abortion-biz/
From 2003: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/937328/posts
From 2006: African American Businessman Spends 1M to Urge Blacks to Vote Pro-Life
http://www.lifenews.com/2006/09/13/nat-2583/
Dr. Alveda King this weekend wrote that she has known Mr. Cain for a long time and she testifies to his pro-life committment
Where can these be found?
See my post just above.
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That’s what they all say, Herman. Talk is cheap. Just tell us the plan of how you will cut 15,000,000 unemployment in your first two years.
“......Since all political, social, and moral issues begin, in my mind, with the Right to Life....”
Cain is strongly pro life and did not sign this pledge for technical problems he had with some of the specific language -as others have stated.
Having said that, I don’t believe there is a single candidate or prospective candidate who would 100% agree with your statement above. Almost all on the GOP side are pro life - and some have lived a life that celebrates life. They have various commitments to it politically — but I don’t think any share your commitment to it as the end all be all. Santorum would probably be the closest.
Thanks. We were cross posting...
Bunk. By the same token, it's also the job of Congress to "jump-start the economy" with respect to the separation of powers. The executive makes no laws.
I've overwhelmingly found that when people appear wobbly on the particular issue of abortion and the right to life, it turns out that they are wobbly for a reason.
“....That’s what they all say, Herman. Talk is cheap. Just tell us the plan of how you will cut 15,000,000 unemployment in your first two years....”
That’s an odd comment. What would you want any candidate to say? And it WAS a speech, so of course it’s “talk” at this point. And do you think anyone is going to solve all 15 million jobs in two years? What would you want any government to do? Cain’s plan is pretty much Reaganomics. He understands, as did Milton Friedman, that the only thing government can /should do is create a business friendly environment and get the hell out of the way. This works everytime it’s tried.
He did for a legitimate reason. In his response, he said that one of the line items in the pledge was not legal per the Constitution. He has always been strongly pro-life and this action also shows he doesn't play political games signing pledges for appearance- he won't sign a pledge he can't legally enforce. Says a lot about him sticking to his word.
the link was to the new hampshire debate
do you have the correct link for the “right online” speech
thanks julie
Relative to Obama? A fence post could outperform Obama as it does not scare the private sector by muslo/marxist/socialist bullshit agendas, thoughts and words.
About Herman Cain: My Story I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia by loving and hardworking parents. We grew up poor, but we grew up happy. Things weren’t always easy, but my mom and dad knew that if they kept their faith in God, faith in themselves and their faith in the greatest country in the world, they, too, could achieve their American Dream.
That dream, we discovered, was for my parents to own their own home and watch their two sons graduate from college. Those dreams required that my father work three jobs to support our family.
The first dream was realized in a brick home on Albert Street. I can still recall the excitement of the day, as he surprised us—even my mother—when he drove us to our new home.
Their second dream was realized when I proudly accepted my degree in mathematics from Morehouse College in 1967 and my brother graduated from Morris Brown College. Both of my father’s American Dreams were achieved. Now, I set off to achieve mine.
One year after graduating, I married the love of my life, Gloria. And together, we started our journey to achieve our Dreams. This meant relocating to Indiana where I would begin my Master’s degree program at Purdue University, while working full-time as a mathematician at the Department of the Navy.
After earning my Master’s degree and six years working for the Department of the Navy, we returned home to Atlanta, where I began to climb the corporate ladder with the Coca-Cola Company. I faced challenges, but I always remembered the values my parents taught me. With enough faith and determination, I knew I could go as high in corporate America as I desired.
I enjoyed a successful career at the Coca-Cola Company and later moved to the Pillsbury Company. Within a short period, I rose to the position of Vice President. When I got there, I thought I had already achieved my American Dream on the 31st floor of the new Pillsbury Corporate Headquarters with a corner office. But I quickly realized I wanted something more.
I resigned my position and started on another path- the restaurant industry. I knew that in order to be successful, I had to start from “the ground up.” This meant broiling hamburgers at Pillsbury’s Burger King division. After nine months of a grueling restaurant experience, I was assigned to lead a low performing region of 450 Burger King restaurants. Within three years, we became the best-performing region in the U.S.
I could have been content with my executive role with one of America’s biggest corporations. Instead, after consulting with my wife, we decided to take one of the biggest risks of our marriage: picking up our young family, relocating yet again and accepting the call to become CEO and President of Godfather’s Pizza, a company teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.
In 14 months, we turned the company around and returned it to profitability, and I ultimately led my management team to a buyout of Godfather’s Pizza. The company never went bankrupt, and today, there are still hundreds of locations across the U.S.
My success at turning around Godfather’s got the attention of fellow restaurateurs around the nation who invited me to join the Board of Directors of the National Restaurant Association and later elected me its chairman. In 1996, they retained me as the full-time President and the CEO of the National Restaurant Association, working on behalf of thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs.
In 1994, as chairman of the National Restaurant Association, I had the opportunity to speak with President Clinton during a nationally televised town hall meeting. Here, I challenged the President regarding the impact on businesses if his health care overhaul proposal were passed.
President Clinton attempted to assure me and the millions of viewers watching at home that his legislation would not harm American business owners and their employees.
I was skeptical. “Quite honestly Mr. President, your calculations are incorrect,” I said. “In the competitive marketplace, it simply doesn’t work that way.”
Through these and other appearances on behalf of the National Restaurant Association, I began working with business leaders across all sectors of the American economy. This led to my acceptance of a position on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and I was subsequently elected their chairman.
Today, I host a radio talk show, “The Herman Cain Show,” on Atlanta’s WSB 750 AM/ 95.5 FM. I serve 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 my life, I continued to enjoy most the time spent with family and friends. As my children got married and had their own children, I knew that I had an extraordinary obligation to do what I could to make this a safe and prosperous nation for them. The paramount joys in my life are my wife, Gloria, our children and our grandchildren.
I am grateful for the many professional successes I have enjoyed. I am grateful for the steadfast loyalty and unwavering love of my family and friends. And I am grateful for this country that is so exceptional that I was afforded the opportunity to achieve my American Dreams.
I’m not done yet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHomZF3JGBg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk6PA48uR50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOFB-2yJzCY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejz073gdtWc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QXFloS-xo8
Bull. He said in a press conference if they change the word “advance” to “promote” or “support” he would sign it in a heartbeat. Advance is a specific legislative term.
You really believe he sign something that binds him to a unconstitutional process??
Why don’t you read some of his history on prolife issues that I posted. He has never been “wobbly”.
Herman is playing word games in his statement. “Advancing” a bill can accurately refer to supporting, suggesting, lobbying for and signing a bill. Why he is stuck on that one word is a lame excuse and sounds like he is using it as just that.
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