Herman Cain Is Sprinting

"A black preacher can do that - at least for a black or (usually the same thing) a Democrat candidate. If the Christian Coalition did that for a white Republican, we would never hear the end of it."

From a legal standpoint, ANY pastor can say whom he will vote for, but my understanding is that it shouldn't be done within the context of a worship service or other official church function. About the only thing he/she can't do is tell the congregation that they should vote for or against anyone specifically. Most who do acknowledge their candidate usually step from behind the pulpit first. This is just a symbolic gesture, and is legally questionable at best. These rules apply to all (501-c-3) tax exempt organizations (corporations).

The argument about whether an organization can be a church and a corporation at the same time is a subject for further debate at another time.

I wasn't at the convention, but I have talked to several who were there.

The general consensus seems to be this:

The candidates were allowed to speak for 5 minutes each.

Herman Cain did his usual good job of dominating the other two in eloquence, content, and presence.

Mac spoke for about 15 minutes, but only had 5 minutes of somewhat worthy comments. It seems that he spoke more about the possibility that his son would be taking over the political reins of the family than about his candidacy for US Senate. The rest of the time he mostly put people to sleep.

Isakson practically gave a concession speech, saying something like, "I might never get the opportunity to stand before you like this again."

All I can say is that it is clear that Rev. Cain's sights are set on first place, not second. If Rev. Cain is in a run off it will be with Isakson, and it is becoming more likely every day that Isakson may actually be in second place.

Herman Cain definitely has the big MO (momentum) on his side.

Herman's got the MO.
Go Cain Go!!!!

You are 100% accurate in your assessment, except that Cain was far more forceful than he has ever been. Monday he had the gloves off in Warner Robins.

I nearly fell off my chair at work today when I read Mac's website. The Government is not God PAC is endorsing Collins. It was my understanding that they were supporting Cain. But what was stunning was their assessment.

They obviously have not seen what is happening here. Cain has done more for the local Republican Party than 10 Ralph Reeds combined. As 3rd Vice Chairman in Bibb County Cain's willingness to visit and work with candidates and the party has been enormously helpful. Collins has been here twice, Isakson once.

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