Candidate wants to fix problems (Herman Cain)

Hinesville Coastal Courier ^ | 03/26/2004 | Patrick Donahue , Executive editor

[phil_will1]

Herman seems to be picking up momentum at the expense of Mac Collins. He may elevate himself to the position of the conservative alternative to RINO Johnny Isakson.

[phil_will1]

Tax reform bump

[Bahbah]

This Cain guy sounds pretty good. We could use about 500 more like him in the house.

[rrrod]

this guy sounds good to me..whats his chances?

[lawnguy]

I admire this guy, but tax reform and entitlement reform have gobbled up the soul of many a "public servant".

Do you folks remember that great speech @ the 92 Dem convention by Barbara Jordan? It was among her last really big speeches, and she was a wonderful orator who pleaded with her party to consider some entiltlement reform. They totally ignored her of course.

[cricket]

"Herman seems to be picking up momentum at the expense of Mac Collins."

See/hear his political ads which seem to run all day/every day. He is amazing and I have wondered, where all his money for this is coming from. . .wondering as well, if the Black community in Atlanta is supporting him. Has his signs out already as well.

This man has a plan. . .

[Principled]

Cain advocates replacing the national tax code with a national sales tax.

This alone will bring him more contributions and votes than any other issue. Indeed it is likely to bring him closer to being elected than anyone could get without suporting the nrst.

I am still after someone to provide data on results of elections pitting a strong nrst advocate against a not-so-supportive opponent...

Herman already has some of my money and will likely have my vote in November.

[Principled]

See/hear his political ads which seem to run all day/every day. He is amazing and I have wondered, where all his money for this is coming from...

A lot is coming from NRST advocates.... :0)

[phil_will1]

"this guy sounds good to me..whats his chances?"

He would have to be considered an underdog to Isakson, who has been in congress for several terms and has much greater name recognition. However, he would have been considered an underdog to Collins 90 days ago and he seems to have at least caught, if not passed, Mac.

Johnny Isakson is considered by many to be a RINO and most consider his personality uninspiring. Herman is dynamic, energetic and very polished. He is a motivational speaker and an associate minister of one of Atlanta's larger churches, I believe.

In short, Herman is an underdog, but I think he has a legitimate shot. Apparently, so does Club For Growth, who just endorsed him in this race. CFG doesn't back losers.

[Mean Daddy]

Georgia Freepers need to learn about Mr. Cain ASAP. He used to live in Omaha and I was crushed when he moved Godfather's to Atlanta. I had hope he would knock off Sen. Nelson (who is more conservative then RINO Hagel).

He actually ran for POTUS against W, but get the feeling he rec'd some good advice as to get some political experience first. Wish he ran for govenor as they have a better time getting elected then a Senator.

[phil_will1]

"He is amazing and I have wondered, where all his money for this is coming from. ."

I don't know, but Club For Growth urged him to enter this race and their recent endorsement means a lot in terms of financial support. I doubt he is getting much financial support from the black community because african-american Georgians don't support Republicans. It would be nice if Herman could change that.

[ancient_geezer]

A Taxreform bump for you all.

If you would like to be added to this ping list let me know.

[phil_will1]

One FReeper has a Herman Cain bump list. Anyone have an idea who that is?

[cricket]

"I doubt he is getting much financial support from the black community because african-american Georgians don't support Republicans. It would be nice if Herman could change that."

For sure; I am really wondering just what is their response to his campaign; his politics and his 'Repub' ID.

Really have not heard any comments ie 'Uncle Tom'isms et al'; or just the casual, one way or the other; but perhaps as he gains momentum, we will.

[WilDave]

Maurice1962 is the one who has a Cain Freep list
D

[rrrod]

HEAR SOME FROM ALL OVER SAY" STAY WITH THE ELECTED CONGRESSMAN/SENATOR" NO PRIMARY.... this is hog washRINOS need to be confronted at every chance..heard somewhere that there are 12 rinos facing a primary..this is a good thing..we may not win them all but we will still hold the house and senate

[ancient_geezer]

not off hand.

[jwalsh07]

Herman Caine is my name and I drove on the Danville train
'til so much cavalry came and tore up the tracks again
In the winter of '04, we were hungry, just barely alive
I took the train to Richmond that fell
It was a time I remember, oh, so well

The night we drove the liberals down
And all the bells were ringin'
The night we drove the liberals down
And all the people were singin'
They went, "Na, na, na, na, na, na, .... "

[SittinYonder]

Cain's going to need your vote before November. He's on the July 20 ballot against Isakson, Collins and Bartel. It's vital that those of us who support Cain vote for him July 20. He can win the senate if he can get to November.

[phil_will1]

"He can win the senate if he can get to November."

Correct - the Dems don't have a credible candidate and its getting pretty late for them to come up with one. This race should be over by midnight on July 20.

I saw "The Georgia Gang" this morning and they quoted a poll that Isakson had done that showed Isakson at 50%, Cain at 13% and Collins at 10%. They also mentioned the rumor that has been circulating that Collins is considering pulling out and running for his old house seat again, pointing out that he is on the Ways & Means committee. Collins has denied any such intention.