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Herman Cain Wins Straw Poll at First TeaCon in Midwest - With 77% of Vote
The Chicago Sun Times | Oct. 1, 2011 | Maureen O'Donnell

Posted on 10/01/2011 8:24:28 PM PDT by caper gal 1

Two darlings of the Tea Party got in plenty of barbs at President Barack Obama, sitting Republicans and what they described as government over-regulation as they basked in adulation at TeaCon 2011, the first Midwestern Tea Party Convention, which drew about 1,000 people to Schaumburg this weekend.

Herman Cain, former Godfather’s Pizza CEO and the only GOP presidential candidate to attend in person, won a TeaCon 2011 straw poll by a landslide Saturday evening.

His blunt comments — including, “Stupid people are ruining America” — were frequently interrupted with standing ovations at the Schaumburg Convention Center. U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) also received a hero’s welcome.

Cain said he would spend money to build up a strong U.S. defense; support Israel; push domestic oil drilling with an “attitude adjustment” for the EPA, and promote his 9-9-9 tax reform plan.

Saying “I kinda like clinging to my guns and Bibles, and I’m not going to let them go,” Cain declared, “this nation is weaker as a result of this administration.”


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2012; cain; elections; raisingcain; teaparty
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To: caper gal 1
Not only the one to watch but the next President of the U.S.A.

Note tagline!

21 posted on 10/01/2011 8:34:25 PM PDT by Savage Beast (“Stupid people are ruining America” --Herman Cain)
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To: notpoliticallycorewrecked

Once he becomes our President, I will be proud of my country.


We’ll all be MORE proud of our country.


22 posted on 10/01/2011 8:35:19 PM PDT by unkus (Silence Is Consent)
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To: Savage Beast

BOR said it was wrong on his voting site. I don’t think so.


23 posted on 10/01/2011 8:35:59 PM PDT by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)?)
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To: caper gal 1

In Obama’s backyard, no less. WTG, Mr. Cain!


24 posted on 10/01/2011 8:36:43 PM PDT by EDINVA ( Jimmy McMillan '12: because RENT'S, TOO DAMN HIGH)
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To: 4rcane

Watch the racist liberal media now. They are going to have fits over this. Call me Jeff Davis ehh.......


25 posted on 10/01/2011 8:38:53 PM PDT by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)?)
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To: mrreaganaut

ping


26 posted on 10/01/2011 8:39:45 PM PDT by reaganaut (Ex-Mormon, now Christian "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see".)
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To: caper gal 1

Herman Cain has that fire-in-the-belly type of leadership that cannot be faked. A leader either has it, or he doesn’t. It is a gift.


27 posted on 10/01/2011 8:40:29 PM PDT by Graewoulf ( obama"care" violates the 1890 Sherman Anti-Trust Law, AND is illegal by the U.S. Constitution.)
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To: caper gal 1

Got a link?


28 posted on 10/01/2011 9:30:01 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Rebellion is brewing!! Impeach the corrupt Marxist bastard!!)
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To: caper gal 1

Herman, you ROCK!

Kick the Marxist’s Arse all the way back to the ghetto!


29 posted on 10/01/2011 9:33:41 PM PDT by Artcore
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To: Jim Robinson

http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/7982604-418/tea-party-convention-draws-glenn-beck-joe-walsh-600-supporters.html#.TofRX1eAZ_Q.twitter


30 posted on 10/01/2011 9:33:50 PM PDT by caper gal 1 (Cain/Rubio 2012)
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To: caper gal 1

I am absolutely, positively ecstatic about this. It gives me hope because Rush is right...and Sarah Palin said exactly the same thing about his winning the FLA straw poll. He has been the ONLY consistent Conservative in this race.


31 posted on 10/01/2011 9:38:48 PM PDT by MestaMachine (Wanna confuse obama? Ask him his REAL name.)
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To: MestaMachine

I haven’t been this inpsired by a candidate since I campaigned for Reagan.


32 posted on 10/01/2011 9:41:46 PM PDT by caper gal 1 (Cain/Rubio 2012)
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To: caper gal 1

I just got done reading the reviews on Amazon for Confidence Man. Very interesting. The dirty dealing and back stabbing in the WH is a minefield for someone with no experience in leadership. Obama is regarded as an idiot by his own appointees.

Far as I’m concerned Cain has extensive experience and so does Gingrich - both could stand up to the extraordinary egos and pressures at the WH. I suppose Romney could as well. We need a really tough as nails person to turn this around.


33 posted on 10/01/2011 9:50:27 PM PDT by Aria ( "If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.")
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To: caper gal 1
I haven’t been this inspired by a candidate
since I campaigned for Reagan.

totally agree.....


34 posted on 10/01/2011 9:54:04 PM PDT by skinkinthegrass (I can take tomorrow, spend it all today. Who can take your income, tax it all away. Obama Man can. :)
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To: notpoliticallycorewrecked

But Mich-hell O-Blah, Blan might not. LOL

Good parody on Mich-hell!


35 posted on 10/01/2011 9:58:23 PM PDT by Oiao (Socialism Kills)
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To: caper gal 1

I haven’t been this inpsired by a candidate since I campaigned for Reagan.


Same here. And your tag line is a Winner!


36 posted on 10/01/2011 10:07:41 PM PDT by unkus (Silence Is Consent)
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To: caper gal 1

37 posted on 10/01/2011 10:12:47 PM PDT by abigailsmybaby ("To understan' the livin', you gotta commune wit' da dead." Minerva)
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To: Grunthor

Fear? He is aiming for Veep on a Romney/Cain ticket.


38 posted on 10/01/2011 10:14:52 PM PDT by Arizona Carolyn
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To: Trteamer

Might be true, but let’s watch them try. Believe me they are going to give it their best shot.


39 posted on 10/01/2011 10:15:12 PM PDT by marygam ((Hurry November 2012, we might not make it))
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To: caper gal 1

He is what this country needs. The real deal. He was amazing in Orlando.


40 posted on 10/01/2011 10:18:03 PM PDT by marygam ((Hurry November 2012, we might not make it))
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