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Why They Destroyed Cain in the Primary
11-29-2011 | willk

Posted on 11/29/2011 6:21:30 PM PST by willk

I've been wondering why they brought these allegations against Cain out during the Primary and not the General Election. After reading about a poll showing most of Cain's supporters will go to Newt it came to me. First of all they gambled that Cain will not win the primary (even without the allegations). Obama and the MSM fear that Romney would have the best chance against Obama. With Cain's voters going more to Newt this is their way of getting a candidate who is easier to beat (notice too how Cain initially suspected Newt and not Romney).


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Whatever you feel about Romney, he is more likely to pick up more of the independant vote (though less of the conservative vote). He would certainly get more of the women's vote than Newt.
1 posted on 11/29/2011 6:21:31 PM PST by willk
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To: willk

Um when did Cain drop out?


2 posted on 11/29/2011 6:22:46 PM PST by Mmogamer (I refudiate the lamestream media, leftists and their prevaricutions.)
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I don’t agree with this assessment but different strokes.........


3 posted on 11/29/2011 6:23:44 PM PST by lahargis (Out with Barry in with Perry. Perry is our energy candidate!)
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To: willk

Respectfully, I don’t buy your idea of a single “they” as in “why did they” bring these charges, etc. In fact, while one was rather obviously a David Axelrod plant, I am not sure there necessarily was a “they” at all.

Second, while I respect that you had the courage to say that at least some in the Obama camp do in fact fear Romney the most, many around here will probably flame you for that. I won’t. I think some Dems fear Mitt, some fear Newt, some fear Cain (or did) - and all for different reasons. I am sure there is no consensus among Dems who the toughest opponent would be.

I do think you are dismissive of Newt’s chances in a general however, another part of your analysis I must respectfully “sell” and not buy.


4 posted on 11/29/2011 6:25:27 PM PST by C. Edmund Wright (Moderator of Florida Tea Party Convention Presidential Debate)
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To: willk

Cain has a narcissistic side no one wanted to notice. Kind of like what happened to the Dems awhile ago.


5 posted on 11/29/2011 6:26:16 PM PST by Misterioso
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To: willk

Cain hasn’t been destroyed.


6 posted on 11/29/2011 6:26:26 PM PST by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: willk

I suspect it is the RNC. They want Romney since he is more of the elitist establishment RINO type.


7 posted on 11/29/2011 6:26:44 PM PST by 95B30 ( The Professional Left: "Their morals are crooked, their take logic is flawed, their honor is stolen)
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To: willk
Potentially, but I hear today the Carter camp was salivating over the concept of running against Reagan, they thought they could paint him as ( you fill in the slots).

Look how that worked out for them...

Now if Newt is the guy and he picks Cain as VP, slam dunk IMHO.

If he picks Romney no way. Again Romney's support is a mile wide and an inch deep if that. I ain't gonna get geeked up and man the phones for him...

8 posted on 11/29/2011 6:28:10 PM PST by taildragger (( Palin / Mulally 2012 ))
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After chatting with some FReepers yesterday, I am beginning to suspect this may go back to a grudge from 1994 and Cain publicly embarrassing a certain president on national television...


9 posted on 11/29/2011 6:28:19 PM PST by mnehring
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Why They are trying to Destroyed Cain in the Primary

There! Fixed it for you!

And the answer is that THEY are scared to death of him! BOTH sides!

10 posted on 11/29/2011 6:28:26 PM PST by Bigun ("The most fearsome words in the English language are I'm from the government and I'm here to help!")
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“Obama and the MSM fear that Romney would have the best chance against Obama.”

I disagree, they are drooling to get Romney as the only pubbie candidate, he’s the most beatable.


11 posted on 11/29/2011 6:28:30 PM PST by DBrow
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The GOP has been moderated into a coma while the democrats are starting to make the Taliban seem rational. Maybe its time for conservatives and independents to do some soul searching and figure out where they really stand.


12 posted on 11/29/2011 6:28:45 PM PST by cripplecreek (Stand with courage or shut up and do as you're told.)
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Romney is a Democratic stooge and a proven Liberal; That’s why the Democratic Party and the liberal media are working overtime to assist his campaign in every way possible.


13 posted on 11/29/2011 6:29:51 PM PST by o2bfree
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If you're a crazy person, or someone who wants to grab some attention for yourself, then you tend to want to associate yourself with a person that has some charisma.

That pretty much excludes all of the presidential candidates except Cain.

If these women are being paid to do this, then I wouldn't rule out a rich old guard racist who doesn't want to have to choose between two African Americans in the next election.

14 posted on 11/29/2011 6:30:00 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear
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To: willk

This attack was from Romney/Politico/Jonathan Martin/
Rove and the MSM.

Romney is a backstabber bastard.
If he is on the ticket, the GOP will LOSE the House.


15 posted on 11/29/2011 6:30:06 PM PST by Diogenesis ("Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. " Pres. Ronald Reagan)
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To: mnehring

“Cain publicly embarrassing a certain president on national television...”

I need reminding on this, interesting!


16 posted on 11/29/2011 6:30:27 PM PST by DBrow
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To: willk

Sorry, but your premise is completely wrong.

Cain ain’t destroyed, but your boy Romney was dead (politically) before he started.


17 posted on 11/29/2011 6:31:07 PM PST by SoConPubbie
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I don’t know which candidate would have the best chance of beating BO, but I would feel better if BO played some dirty tricks on Romney.


18 posted on 11/29/2011 6:31:26 PM PST by Big Horn (Rebuild the GOP to a conservative party)
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To: willk

You mean “Why They Are Trying to Destroy Cain in the Primary.”


19 posted on 11/29/2011 6:31:32 PM PST by reasonisfaith (Or, more accurately---reason serves faith. See W.L. Craig, and many others.)
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To: DBrow
"he’s the most beatable"

Romney has his problems, but he certainly isn't the most beatable.

I may agree with Santorum over 90% of the time, be he's burnt toast if he goes up against Obama.

20 posted on 11/29/2011 6:31:41 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear
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