Herman Cain Impresses at GOP Debate: Could He Actually Win?

by SodaHead Politics Posted 2011/05/06 18:45:39

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We might have a top GOP contender, folks. And it's Herman Cain.

Never heard of him? Neither has most of America...

Under the radar presidential candidate Herman Cain catches the attention of the nation at Fox News' first 2012 debate

Cain admits that "being politically correct is not one of my strengths,” but that doesn't mean the former talk show host didn't turn heads at the GOP debate Thursday night.

Read some of the debate transcripts here.

Do you think Herman Cain can actually win in 2012?

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Informed Voter 2011/05/07 14:18:42

Yes

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If YOU haven't heard of Herman Cain, you haven't been paying attention!!

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Red Branch 2011/05/16 18:13:37

Yes

He could. We had best get things right in 2012 otherwise there will not be a 2016 and he is right for the job.

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crewzer1 2011/05/14 18:29:59

Undecided

It's all the same... Face it any way America is Bankrupt

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BAMACRUSADER 2011/05/12 14:43:05

Yes

I think so. i hope so. I like him a lot. I have listened to him for years on and off on the radio. He gets it.

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chief 00 2011/05/11 17:23:54

Yes

He could win the Primary, not because he is the best candidate, but because the Republicans are looking for someone black to challenge Obama. And they say they care about the country.

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Azcat 2011/05/10 01:21:06

Undecided

While I like his approach, straight forward answers, I am not fond of his position on the federal reserve. Since he was an officer of the FED, I would find it a little difficult to believe he would support any activity to curb it's illegal activity.

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citizen-cain 2011/05/10 00:21:27

Undecided

I'd like to know more about him. One thing for certain: In a few decades, white non-Hispanic people will be a minority in America. The GOP must win over a substantial number of blacks, Hispanics, and Asians to remain a viable national party. It can be done.

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wcpjams 2011/05/09 19:08:30

Undecided

I sure hope not. He would never get my vote that's for damn sure.

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elaine to wcpjams 2011/05/30 22:57:26

Is it ok to ask why?

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wcpjams to elaine 2011/05/31 01:02:45

Because he is a Republican, and I would never vote for a Republican. Even though it seems the older I get the more Republican I'm becoming, I would still never vote for one.

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bad x 2011/05/09 09:48:12

Yes

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he's black, conservative and not afraid to call obama an idiot!

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scales 2011/05/09 06:03:42

Undecided

I am a Conservative. I don't know enough about Herman. I like what I hear on these clips. I hope Obama did not taint the water for all Blacks.

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bluejacket 2011/05/09 05:23:34

Undecided

I'll wait to see how the left reacts to him. That will tell me much.

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nonnonsenseguy 2011/05/09 05:22:13

Yes

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A smart man to listen to, but does he have the iron needed to win? This I do not know.

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Bureauc 0webama 2011/05/09 05:04:14

Yes

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Sure he can, look at the empty suit that won last time just because he wasn't Bush. Herman Cain is no Øbama, make that ☭bama.

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Adakin Valorem 2011/05/09 02:56:31
Jim in SC 2011/05/09 00:39:24

Undecided

I am definitely more interested and will be looking a LOT closer at what he has to say.

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ɟʇʇoɔs 2011/05/08 22:02:40

Yes

+3
A conservative black president... Hell Yeah!!!

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Michael 2011/05/08 20:57:22

No

Liberal blacks won't vote for him.

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theunbubba to Michael 2011/05/09 03:37:07

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So what? How many of those will be left after Obama gets done destroying faith in libtardism?

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Adakin ... to Michael 2011/05/10 13:04:01

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Am I to assume by your statement that Liberal Whites might vote for him? Why just point out how liberal blacks would vote? I can't see why a liberal would vote for anyone with common sense and conservative values...regardless of their race.

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ZonaCumia 2011/05/08 20:49:25

No

Imagine trying to promote this black republican in w. virginia or mississippi....there are a LOT of republicans out there who will never, EVER support a black man for president...NEVER.

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Adakin ... to ZonaCumia 2011/05/09 01:30:54 (edited)

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Zona, when is the last time you visited any Republicans in WV or Ol' Miss? I'm frequently in Charleston WV, and in Pearl and Jackson, Miss. and the GOP members that I know there would have no problem supporting Herman Cain. I was also in Charleston SC when Tim Scott, the first black GOP Congressman was elected from that state since reconstruction won his seat last November in a predominently WHITE district.

Please provide support for your claim that there are alot of GOP members that are so narrow minded that the candidates race is their only criteria for their vote.

I recall that it was mostly southern whites and many cross-over southern white voters that elected PresBO in '08. I also recall that 95% of all Black People voted for PresBO that year as well. Who do you think REALLY let race be their guide as to which lever they pulled?

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theunbubba to ZonaCumia 2011/05/09 03:39:23 (edited)

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You're an idiot. Those days were part of the democrat party, not the republicans. The KKK was started by the democrat party and so was the Negro Project which was renamed Planned Parenthood. Look up Margret Sanger.

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Adakin ... to theunbubba 2011/05/11 02:36:06 (edited)

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Bubba, I think Zona is hiding under his rock somewhere in AZ... or else he's busy escorting smugglers and illegals across the border.

Yup... I found him! (he's the one on FOUR legs, looking out for the ICE agents)

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bad x to ZonaCumia 2011/05/09 10:05:18

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empty suit obama won the nation, give me a break!

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elaine to ZonaCumia 2011/07/19 13:32:11

I hope you are wrong. He is the first politician who has made me feel safe in a very long time. But he doesn't need to criticize our current president, whom represents a turning point for Black America. He is spitting on sacred ground there.

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Ken 2011/05/08 20:38:16

Yes

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When only one of the panel of 29 voters favored him when they came in, and nearly all of them favored him after the debate -- that is an impressive performance. The one thing he needs is a strong foreign policy adviser, such as Chondi Rice served for Bush. Barack Obama woud have a hard time using ridicule, his favorite weapon, against Herman Cain. If he doesn't win the Republican he should certainly be considered for the VP spot, because with 4 or 8 years, he would definitely be ready for the presidency.

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bunynrdr 2011/05/08 18:53:37

Undecided

Don't know but I am not sure I would be satisfied with Cain. Ron Paul 2012!

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elaine to bunynrdr 2011/07/19 13:33:44

Ron Paul needs to stop splitting the vote. OR he needs to work on winning more than a year each election. This is not a revival it is a function of out political system.

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bunynrdr to elaine 2011/07/21 02:10:45

Ron Paul is telling people the truth, it is not his fault that people are refusing to listen and continue to lap up the garbage the established republicans and democrats hand us.

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elaine to bunynrdr 2011/07/22 12:55:36

I have respect for him but is her in the right forum?

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Socalgal 2011/05/08 16:39:47

Yes

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Stranger things have happened. However, I do feel those running the Rep. party would not want to endorse him. So it would be an uphill battle for him.
I would vote a Cain/West ticket all day and twice on Sunday!

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ZonaCumia to Socalgal 2011/05/08 20:50:55

West is a disgraced X army officer who wsas forced to retire and lost his command. He is a disgrace. Period.

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Socalgal to ZonaCumia 2011/05/08 22:44:22

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That's you opinion we are all entitled to one. I feel our current President is a disgrace.

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Adakin ... to ZonaCumia 2011/05/09 01:39:11

+1
Can you cite specific details?

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theunbubba to ZonaCumia 2011/05/09 03:51:41

+1
That's a damned lie and slander.

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RaggedyAnn 2011/05/08 13:30:47

Yes

+4
I'd vote for him in a flat second!

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Whowho 2011/05/08 12:28:37 (edited)

Undecided

+1
Makes no difference . He will be assimilated just like the rest of them .

Resistance is futile

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elaine to Whowho 2011/05/08 12:39:44

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OH no, I think you may be on to something, you are very very smart.

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Whowho to elaine 2011/05/08 12:57:49

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