To: FReepers; everyone; All
Posted on 11/12/2011 4:42:59 PM PST by bimboeruption
In a much-touted radio appearance today, Republican contender Herman Cain suggested he would consider running as a vice presidential candidate alongside a presidential nominee who shares his ideas.
In the interview with talk-radio host Michael Savage in which Cain was expected to make a major announcement, Savage asked, "If someone else were chosen to run for the presidency, Mr. Cain, would you accept the VP slot?"
"It depends upon who's asking and the conditions in which they would like for me to do it," Cain responded. "First, I would want to know clearly what my role would be. Secondly, if we are ideologically and idea-wise so far apart, I couldn't do that, because I believe the vice president should be a spokesperson for the president."
He added that Mitt Romney has a 59-point economic growth plan "that's got all kinds of stuff in it."
"I don't agree with that," Cain said. "So, right now, today, I could not be out there, helping him promote his 59-point economic jobs plan. I couldn't do that. I like him as a businessman. If he gets [the nomination], I am going to support him. But I'd have to work with someone that I could complement, not someone that wants to put me in a role that I would not want to do."
Then Savage asked Cain which Cabinet position he would want if he doesn't become the Republican nominee or a vice-presidential running mate.
"Defense Department," Cain responded immediately. "Here's why: I want to be in a position where I can make a difference."
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The question is: "Who does Cain want to be his VP?"
Me too
Why does he think he couldn't make any difference in one of the other cabinet positions? It's not like the republicans lack for solid experienced leadership for running the defense department.
Why does Cain keep talking about running for VP? It sounds to me like he either does not want to be president or thinks he has no chance to be president. As Sarah always said, “You have to have that fire in the belly” in order to run for president. Also, when she was asked about being VP, she would say, “no way.” Sorry, Mr. Cain does not sound like a man who really wants to be president.
Cain doesn’t keep talking about being VP. He was asked a direct question and gave a direct answer. Not the political speak that we get from other candidates.
No offense to Sarah, but I’d say he has more “fire in the belly” than she does...at least he’s running.
I know what a shock, a leading Presidential candidate who honestly answers a questions instead of putting out his handlers latest focus group tested sound bite.
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