Cain: God convinced me to run for president

CBS News ^ | November 12, 2011 | Lindsey Boerma

[mdittmar]

ATLANTA, Ga. - Herman Cain, whose campaign could use some redemption in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal, told a crowd of young Republicans on Saturday that God convinced him to run for president and that he "prayed and prayed and prayed" about it.

The Republican contender made no mention of the allegations from former subordinates at the National Restaurant Association. But his comments here were accented with more than the usual references to his faith and his calling to politics.

"I prayed and prayed and prayed. I'm a man of faith, I had to do a lot of praying for this one, more praying than I'd ever done before in my life," Cain told a crowd of more than 100 at the Young Republican National Federation, an event hosted by the Georgia Young Republicans at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. "And when I finally realized that it was God saying that this is what I needed to do, I was like Moses: 'You've got the wrong man, Lord. Are you sure?'"

Once he made the decision to run, the former chief executive of Godfather's Pizza said, "I did not look back. And one of the misperceptions that some people have (is) that I'm not in this to win it. I'm in this to win it, or I wouldn't be in it! I'm not going anywhere!"

Cain has repeatedly said in recent days he will stay in the race in spite of the swirl of accusations that have tarnished his campaign and halted his upward momentum in national polls. Four women who worked at the NRA claim that Cain sexually harassed them, and one of them, Sharon Bialek of Chicago, said he roughly grabbed her in a parked car in 1997 and propositioned her for sex.

With a Republican debate focused on foreign policy on tap for Saturday evening, Cain talked about the need to replace a "foggy foreign policy" with a reincarnation of the Reagan doctrine of "peace through strength and clarity." He also said he would "stop giving money to our enemies."

The debate among the eight major Republican candidates is at 8 p.m. and is hosted by National Journal and CBS News.

[Norm Lenhart]

Oh I do. I’m just fed up with her BS and not letting her get away with her slime any more. Her and the rest of the Posse are pulling the same PDS routine and they can’t be given a pass. They are being the polar opposite of conservative and it has to stop.

[TheOldLady]

Hi Darkwing! Nice to see your ducky beak. I miss you, but it’s great that you’re working and busy. Thanks for the ping so I could say hello.

[magritte]

Nor did Moses until the time came...

[Norm Lenhart]

He is the terror that Freeps in the night ;)

[magritte]

Lol...you guys are sure fun and I enjoy it. I’ll let lurkers decided who has the “marbles” to play your simple games!

[darkwing104]

Thanks for the ping so I could say hello.

Glad to see you also. I will be working long hours for a few more months. Just doing my part to prove that Americans aren't lazy.

I'll try to stop by when I can.

[Norm Lenhart]

Ever going to admit you lied troll? Yes, people clearly see whose marbles are missing.

BTW, check your Psych book and see what it has to say about ‘LOL’ing at inappropriate times. Which you seem to do everytime someone catches you in a lie or other misrepresentation.

[TheOldLady]

Gingrich isn't a conservative at all. He's a Newtiantarian. He's for Newt, first, last, and always. His track record proves it. Country and family are dead last on his agenda. His presidency would be a blowin'-with-the-political-winds, brass-plated disaster.

You can march Romney right out the door, and please follow him, since he and Newt are your guys.

I find it extremely interesting that you're so familiar with a sex magazine targeting men. Can you quote the entire rag, or do you just have a general knowledge of it from continually reading the thing? You may like it and think it's classy, but it's just an attempt at polishing a turd.

[magritte]

I find it extremely interesting that you’re so familiar with a sex magazine targeting men...

Esquire has been around since the 30s. It’s not a sex magazine like Hustler.

Oh, and I’m a man. I like girls.

[TheOldLady]

See you when I see you then. Be well.

[editor-surveyor]

Lurkers don’t even bother to click on Perry threads where you and the rest of the short bus kids drool on the floor.

[editor-surveyor]

>> “Esquire has been around since the 30s. It’s not a sex magazine like Hustler.” <<

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No, not like Hustler. Esquire has been mostly a Homo-Sex magazine for the past decade.

[Windflier]

Another fine reading for the ages, my brother. Many thank yous.

So, Newin Texsas is no more. It surprises me not, for that one seemed to have borne a strange scent from the very start. It also mis-spelled the name of the great state of Texas in its handle, which caused me no end of irritation, every time it spoke.

On that basis alone, do I bid it good riddance! LOL

[bcsco]

You're not alone. I was called a misogynist by her last week in post #173 (it was I she was referring to) for using the term "harpy" when referring to Perry supporters. I think the term appropriate. And was wasn't singling out just the Perrywinkles...

[hocndoc]

The original article wasn’t in the NYT. Google it.

[bcsco]

You must be NewinTexsas because you can't even spell the state's name correctly. Now, you're still NewinTexsas, but no longer NewinFreeRepublic. That's 'cause you were awarded the ol' ZOTOSKY Award for failure to achieve...

[Norm Lenhart]

Oh hell...that was meant for Margirette!!!

Sorry bout that TOL ;)

[Norm Lenhart]

Just to send it to the right person...

Who said it was a sex mag? I said it was a fashion mag for gay men. Which it is. Which is why I stopped buying it in the 80s when they started catering to the other team.

Misrepresent much? Again?

And if you are a guy, you sure don’t act like one.

[NorthStarStateConservative]

The Christophobic press will have a field day with this quote.