Posted on 10/03/2011 6:15:17 PM PDT by Polybius
Herman Cain leaving the campaign trail: Why now?
Herman Cain is surging in popularity in a number of polls. So why is Herman Cain putting his campaign on hold for the next month?
The Hermantor Experience is, by almost any measure, the hottest thing going in the GOP presidential primary (not named Chris Christie).
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But Cain seems destined to squander it. And here’s why.
As NBC’s thoughtful First Read points out this morning, Cain's promoting a book - and appears to be taking himself off the campaign trail for almost a month.
Cain won’t be back in the key state of Iowa until November. With all of the jiggering of the Republican primary calendar, that means he’ll have six weeks (at best) to pound the trail before the Iowa caucuses in early January.
Perhaps equally telling, Cain's well-regarded communications director and her deputy are both leaving the campaign, with the director headed to… run press operations for Louisiana Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne in a tough primary election. That’s not exactly a vote of confidence in Cain’s presidential prospects.
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When you peel off the campaign trail for four weeks in the heat of the fight, it raises questions about just what the heck a candidate is doing in the race anyway. ....
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When you take yourself off the campaign trail just to flog a book, it raises the question: Why are you still around, Herman Cain? And what’s the real motive behind this run?
(Excerpt) Read more at csmonitor.com ...
>> “We have got to stop all of the political insiders this year or we are finished” <<
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Exactly, and Perry and Christie are the worst.
And you are unhinged. Completely irrational and unreasonable. Christ Himself could announce and you wouldn’t be happy because of that ‘Love your enemy’ thing. You would spew lies and perpetuate falsehoods because He isn’t your candidate.
Perry has screwed the pooch most notably in the debates, no doubt about it. That being said, he's light years better than Romney will ever be.
Not true. There are already reports that Cain’s fundraising has beaten his Q2 amounts (2.6 million)
We could have all thought that at that time Obama was so slick. Be objective he has posted that some in your camp have said they will write in Palin’s name even if it means electing Obama.So are you calling these trolls out as well?
So who has the only ability to get a huge amount of campaign funds? This is not a SP thread you know.
I posted the truth. Romney is doing to Perry what McCain did to him with Huckabee in 2008.
It’s blatantly obvious.
If it is a lie, then provide proof that it is a lie.
A question has been raised and all you offer is emotion.
Is Herman Cain going to concentrate on the upcoming Primary States or is he going to concentrate on a Book Tour?
It's a legitimate simple question.
If you can provide no answer other that your emotional "It's a lying sack of crap!", then you are offering no more to the debate than the drunk shouting on the street corner outside the bar.
He better be debate studyin right now.Herb Cain will find his rock LOL Seriously Perry needs to hone up.I did like his mate Newt with Cain VP.He says whats on his mind that’s his appeal.
If Cain is going to concentrate on a book tour it will allow your candidate off the news long enough to study up for debatin.So why are you in a huff?
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WE HAVE A WINNER! And in the first response post. FReepers rock.
I was at county Republican event last night where Cain was very much the feature event. If you donated nicely, you got a picture with Cain and a signed copy of the book. This writer is either A) a moron B) disingenuous or C) all of the above.
Note that the book releases tomorrow, so presumably one of the only places it would be available pre-release would be at a Cain event.
Awesome FP - glad you got the book! I just read that Cain’s book is already top 25% of book sales on Amazon and it doesn’t release until tomorrow :-)
Here is Cain talking about it (and other stuff) on Hannity: http://www.mofopolitics.com/2011/10/03/herman-cain-on-hannity-10311/
I think that that statement is highly disputable. I don't remember it that way.
We are tired of your crappy rino candidates that are just screwing up this country even more. Not much better than the other sides candidates. Its pathetic really. At least with those scum bags we know who’s side they are on.
We are tired of your crappy rino candidates that are just screwing up this country even more. Not much better than the other sides candidates. Its pathetic really. At least with those scum bags we know who’s side they are on.
How local are you? Did you make either of the events yesterday?
Who are you going to believe, Politicalmom?
Your over-active emotions or your own ears.
Here is a VIDEO of Herman Cain saying EXACTLY what you accussed me of "lying" about.
VIDEO: Herman Cain couldn't support Perry as nominee today
Do you want more ears to confirm it?
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So, Politicalmom, do you still think I am "lying"?
If so, listen to the VIDEO again.
VIDEO: Herman Cain couldn't support Perry as nominee today
Listen to it as many times as it takes to sink in.
I live 15 minutes away from that pub, but I was sick. I was really bummed to miss it :-(
Yeh I would say promoting your book qualifies as campaigning.
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