Disagree entirely. Gingrich is the most conservative candidate in the field with national level experience and the ability to walk into the oval office TODAY!
As for his “history,” he’s asked for forgiveness, publicly, and the American people are forgiving. And that is showing in the polls. And why? Because at this particular time in our history when every American knows this country is in serious trouble the citizenry is craving leadership. And Newt is a leader. In addition, we want to hear what the plan is to get us out of this mess so we can determine whether we believe in it and we need a leader who can explain it in a way we can all understand. Is Cain doing that? No. Is Cain acting like a leader right now? No. Is he acting like a rookie doing the best he can to keep his head above water? Yes. Is he a great communicator like Newt? No. Does Cain have a sense of history? If he does he’s certainly not using it to his advantage like Gingrich is. Does Cain understand judicial supremacy, when it began and why it began? No. Has Cain challenged any debate moderators who’s goal is to incite infighting between our candidates? No. And there’s a good reason for it. He doesn’t have the experience, savvy or aggressiveness to pull it off. Gingrich does. Does Cain have any sense of foreign policy? No. Does Cain have a political network in place should he win the presidency? No.
So what does Herman Cain bring to the table? He brings a charismatic personality, a conservative POV, a couple of degrees and some success in the business world. Does that qualify him to run for president? Yes. Does that make him the best choice in this field? No.
You bring up Newt’s age. How old is Cain? Do you even know? All the people leaving Cain are going to Gingrich. Do you know why? All the people who’ve left Perry are going to Gingrich. Do you know why?
I hear Dennis Miller just pulled his support from Cain. I read that, I cannot confirm it. If true, not good. Not because Dennis Miller is anyone special but because he has national visibility. Has Cain received any congressional backing to date? Has Gingrich? Has Cain received any high level Tea Party backing to date? Has Gingrich?
You say Newt had his chance and blew it big time. Really? When? Certainly not currently. His rise is being timed and will peak at the right time. I don’t recall Newt running for president before so what are you talking about???
Summing up, Cain is one-dimensional compared to Gingrich. Cain may be “qualified” to be president but he is NOT qualified to fundamentally change the direction of this country. Gingrich is. He’s proving it. He’s verbalizing it and we understand what he’s saying. And we agree with what he’s saying. And that’s why Newt’s numbers are rising and Cain’s aren’t.
You have much to learn...
Let me refer you to #44
IL1949 posts - “”Cain may be “qualified” to be president but he is NOT qualified to fundamentally change the direction of this country. Gingrich is. He’s proving it. He’s verbalizing it and we understand what he’s saying.””
Can you explain how what Newt says today jives with what he said in 2010, when he was backing Dede Scozzafava over Hoffman, the Tea Party candidate?
I can. Newt is a POLITICIAN. Newt says what he needs to say to get elected.
Will he be able to sell his latest conversion? So far it sure seems to be working. Especially with the all the help from the StateRunMedia, his Establishment Republican friends and that “forgiving” electorate with selective amnesia.
There is no doubt that Newt is very quick witted, exceptionally well spoken, (good Lord, I would hope so - after all that is what he has done to pay the bills his entire adult life!), and it is my sincere hope that he will agree to put his considerable knowledge and intellect to good use working in the next Conservative administration, but President? No.
No more professional politicians please. They made this mess, and I am not buying that NOW they are just the guys to fix it.
And the election of Herman Cain would indeed fundamentally change the nature of politics in this country, just by accomplishing it. The change would be where it matters the most, sending the message to everyone that the eyes of the American people were finally open.
May God guide our course.
Tatt
Dude, you sound like a press release for the Gingrich Campaign. JimRob summed him up best..., “Newt is smart, quick on his feet, a good debater, but otherwise is a genuine phony.”
9 posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2:56:09 PM by Jim Robinson
Correct. He likes Gingrich now.