Cain Out

And so it goes, Herman Cain is the first to drop out. Caught up in a media storm over sexual allegations and with money drying up because of it there was no other choice. The right loses a strong voice that brought many new ideas and dialog to the contest but do to the harsh reality of presidential politics there was no way he could get elected. The good news is, as he said in his exit speech, he proved that a regular guy with no political background can make a solid run. On top of that it also proves the left wrong when they try to paint the right is raciest. It will be interesting to watch what he does in the future, if he becomes a voice to be reckoned with or fades into history. We'll be watching.

Woman Claims 13-Year Affair With Cain - Herman Cain - Fox Nation

Well to bad, Looks like Mr. Cain is done to me. It doesn't matter if any of this is true or not it's still baggage I don't think he can overcome. I like him, I think he has a lot to offer but I don't think he can beat Obama and what's the use of running someone to place second, it doesn't count and Obama gets to be around to further destroy our country. The Obama billion dollar campaign would use this to pound him into the ground, true or not. Sad, very sad.




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A Couple more debates under our belt

On 11/19 there was the Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines Iowa and on 11/22 the CNN Heritage Foundation debate in Washington DC. Both were good platforms for the candidates. The Thanksgiving debate was based on faith, the candidates discussed there religion and how it plays in there decision making. Mitt Romney didn't attend. While I am not personally very religious I do think it plays an important part in choosing a president. I want someone that believes there is a higher power to answer to. I an partial to Newt and as far as I am concerned he won hands down. I like the fact that he is a recent convert to the catholic church. The other folks also proclaimed their beliefs, Bachman I think proclaiming the strongest almost born again stature. Good stuff.
The CNN debate was on foreign policy and nuff said Newt ran the house. When it comes to world affairs there isn't anyone close. Ron Paul came off like a total nut bag, sorry but I can't deal with anyone that would just hand nukes to Iran. I like Perry's input that all foreign aid start at zero and then they have to make the case as to why we should give them a dime, Newt agreed.
Best thing to come of it all is Newt is now the front runner, the folks are finally figuring it out, vote for the smartest guy! Can't wait to see him mop the floor with Obama!!

Here is a link to a great page that you can click and watch any of the debates in full.

http://www.2012presidentialelectionnews.com/2012-debate-schedule/2011-2012-primary-debate-schedule/

The Michigan debate: One candidate falls, one runs away with it - Right Turn - The Washington Post

Well Well, the Michigan debate was sure interesting. I thought Newt did very well but most of the talking heads make Romney the winner. The best moment was of course Rick Perry forgetting the energy department as one of his departments he would close down, the other two being the dept. of education and dept. of commerce. Cain was right on target pushing 999 with every opportunity, the last week of sexual harassment charges not fazing him at all though the polls show him taking a small hit. It's looking like it will come down to Mitt and Newt,  my choice being Newt. The CBS debate tonight (Saturday) on foreign policy should be interesting, I expect Newt to wipe the floor with the rest of them, he after all has much more experience. The attached article is a fairly good rundown of the Michigan debate. More later after the CBS debate.


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Full Bloomberg Republican Debate In New Hampshire

As of this posting I have not had a chance to see the whole debate. From what I have seen it looks like Romney commanded the drivers seat with Cain holding up second place, Newt pulls no punches, coming on strong, especially when it comes to the Fed and Dodd/Frank. More later, here is a link to watch the full debate online since it was on Bloomberg TV and I expect not available to many viewers.


Full Bloomberg Republican Debate In New Hampshire

Cain wins Florida straw poll

Herman Cain won the straw poll in Florida, so much for those racist republicans huh! Cain is a serious contender for right now. He is one of the only candidates that will answer a question straight on with out a bunch of talking points. I at least hope he stays in the field for awhile, his input is important to the conversation. Here is a link to the details of the win.  Congratulations to Mr. Cain.

http://news.yahoo.com/cain-upsets-perry-florida-republican-straw-poll-021341545.html