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Herman Cain Wins Iowa Debate

Posted on | March 8, 2011 | 22 Comments

The headline expresses a neutral, objective fact. Of course, that’s not the headline on the MSM stories about Monday night’s 2012 presidential candidate forum sponsored by the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition. But who do you believe, the lying liberal media or your own two eyes?

Brian at Freedom’s Lighthouse says, “Herman Cain is going to shine in the debates that are coming. He is easily one of the most powerful and eloquent speakers in America today.” And did you notice that Cain’s remarks drew repeated applause from the audience? That kind of spontaneous reaction is why, despite their bias, even the liberal media can’t entirely ignore Cain’s powerful momentum:

Most Americans haven’t heard of Herman Cain, the former head of a chain of pizza restaurants who is considering seeking the Republican presidential nomination.
But in Iowa, home to the nation’s first presidential caucuses, Cain has caught the attention of conservative activists influenced by the tea party movement who aren’t bothered by candidates who have succeeded in business but have never held a public office.
“He’s creating quite a buzz,” said former Iowa Republican Party Chairman Richard Schwarm. “He is someone Iowa caucus-goers are going to take very seriously.”

Isn’t it time you joined the online grassroots army at Citizens for Cain?

UPDATE: Linked by Cubachi — thanks!

UPDATE II: That Mr. G Guy and If You Seek Peace also acknowledge the neutral, objective fact of Cain’s victory.


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  • http://thatmrgguy.wordpress.com/ Mike

    I’m just not feeling it for Cain yet. In fact, I’m not that impressed with their performances to date at all, except for a couple of shining moments by speakers at the CPAC convention.

  • Anonymous

    Again, Cain would be Kryptonite to Obama’s Superman. BO would melt right before our eyes. The liberals heads would explode if Cain becomes the GOP candidate. No more claims of RAAAAACISM and no more TEA Party RAAAAACISTS. Cain, 2012!!!

  • http://proof-proofpositive.blogspot.com/ Proof

    I couldn’t see his teleprompter. How’d he do that?

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  • http://twitter.com/nycbeerparty lololol

    Says a lot of good stuff, just not sure I believe him.

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  • Anonymous

    Haven’t given up on the idea of Palin running, but wouldn’t blame her if she decides not to subject her family to that garbage. What would happen to the GOP primary if Palin came out and endorsed Cain? If she doesn’t run her endorsement will send a lot of support someone’s direction.

  • Gmontpetit

    Herman Cain would make BHO look like an imbecile.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran

    Nothing like setting the bar so low a midget could step over it . . .

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran

    I want to see if Cain can keep some momentum going in Iowa after he tells them their Ag subsidies have to go.

  • Anonymous

    I like Cain, but he doesn’t deserve the credit for that. BHO deserves all the credit for making BHO look like an imbecile.

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  • http://twitter.com/Grizzllyblog Aaron Hutchinson

    Herman Cain has the guts and determination to push through all of the BS. He has what it takes to create jobs. Herman has my vote!!

  • Julie

    Herman Cain is by far the best candidate for 2012. He is intelligent, honest, inspiring, articulate and experienced. He has made a lifetime of creating jobs and pleasing customers – wouldn’t that be a nice chance of pace in DC!!!?

  • Coldwarrior1978

    As for Herman Cain’s speech, I have advised him to try to distinguish himself as soon as possible by imploring conservative audiences to get involved as never before in party politics, if at all possible, as precinct committeemen, explaining that it will take more than just voting to right our ship of state.

    I watched Herman’s speech, and it could have been much better, in my humble opinion. It could have had more “concretes.”

    And, luckily for Herman, Gingrich didn’t say a word about the Neighborhood Precinct Committeeman Strategy, either. I hope nobody beats him to the punch. Palin might.

    Herman did say at the outset that the good news was “we are fighting back.” But, he has to tell people how best to “fight back.”

    This time he decided to talk about three guiding principles. The first was, “Do the right thing.” He could have easily used that to say, “And all conservative Republicans need to do the right thing, too — they — you — need to, if at all possible, get involved in party politics: attend your local Republican Party committee and find out how to become a precinct committeeman, so you can elect the Party leaders and help get out the vote in your precinct for the best conservative Republican candidates.”

    His second guiding principle was to lead us from an entitlement society to an empowerment society. He could have also related that to the PC Strategy: “And, you, too, have to empower yourself politically. The best way to do that is to get to your local Republican Party committee meeting and become a precinct committeeman — a member of the Party — so you can empower yourself to be eligible to vote for the Party leaders and help get out the vote for the conservative Republican candidates in your precinct. It just takes a little bit of time and effort to carry out this empowering civic duty.”

    Third, he said, “It’s not about us, it’s about the grandchildren.” He went on to explain that we inherited the country from our Founding Fathers and that we all now need to become Defending Fathers. And he could have related that, too, to the PC Strategy. He could have said, “And the best way now, for each of us, to become Defending Fathers — and Mothers — is to get involved in Party politics a little bit. Carry out your civic duty if you can — become a full-fledged, voting member of our Party — become a precinct committeeman, so you can vote for the Party leaders and help get out the vote for our good, decent, conservative Republican Party candidates who will do the right thing while serving as our public servants.”

    One other candidate has said that she will get into the race if she believes that the country is ready to accept an unconventional candidate with an unconventional campaign. Maybe she will take up this appeal to grass roots conservatives to come inside the Republican Party to fill up all those vacant precinct committeeman slots — over half are still vacant, on average, in every locale.

    Thank you.

    Cold Warrior

  • http://mantei.wordpress.com/ mantei

    And the winning streak continues!

  • http://twitter.com/moorepolitics Suzanne Moore

    Once you experience The Hermanator you will be hooked. When you hear him speak that knower deep inside connects and you know he is right and he is what America needs in this time of crisis. Go Herman Cain!!!

  • ErikMcA

    Fantastic article Robert! Always enjoy your comments on Herman, and for the record you’re the reason I took the time to look into who he is and what he’s about. Thank you for that!

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