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Subscribe to RSSNashua, N.H. -- Herman Cain said at a campaign rally Thursday afternoon that it was a newspaper, not his campaign, that nixed a meeting with its editors this morning, a cancellation which Cain said he wasn't disappointed about.
Amid an ongoing war of words, Cain told supporters in Nashua: "You aren't going to believe it, but they canceled,"
The "they" to whom Cain referred were editors of the New Hampshire Union Leader, an influential paper in the Granite State, which hosts the nation's first primary contest on Jan. 10. Stopping to meet with the paper's editors has become a pasttime for presidential candidates, who usually agree to have the sessions on camera.
When asked by NBC News if he was disappointed to miss an opportunity to meet with the Union Leader, Cain simply said, "Nope."
Cain spokesman J.D. Gordon detailed their side of the saga, telling NBC News that the paper "cancelled with one of our advance staff at approximately 9:00 a.m. today."
Gordon said the campaign and newspaper had been discussing "the length and format of the interview since Monday."
Perhaps the only thing on which the campaign and Union Leader publisher Joe McQuaid agreed was that Cain's representatives requested to schedule a meeting lasting only 20 minutes and without video, significantly shorter than the traditional hourlong session, usually with C-SPAN cameras present.
"We are looking to reschedule the next time we visit New Hampshire," Gordon told NBC News.
However, the publisher who helms the paper might not be quick to agree. McQuaid said there are limited opportunities for such meetings before the holidays and January 10 primary.
Cain, who claims today was his 22nd visit to New Hampshire, also called editorial board meetings "optional" on the campaign trail.
This two-day controversy with New Hampshire's only statewide paper comes as Cain made his first trip back to the state since several women emerged to allege sexual harassment of Cain during his time as head of the National Restaurant Association.
Cain also publicly addressed other doubts plaguing his campaign. He indirectly responded to his recent Libya gaffe by defending his foreign policy credentials in his speech at the rally. Cain said the next president does not need to know "every detail" about every country in the world. Instead he would hire a team of experts.
"We need a leader, not a reader!" he exclaimed at a rally, for which he was an hour late. The crowd was thinner – at about 100 attendees – than Cain’s campaign had initially advertised.
Cain then turned to the recent allegations of sexual harassment, arguing that they did not matter to his supporters.
"The people that are on the Cain train they don't get off because of that crap," Cain said.
The former pizza magnate flies to New York City tonight to tape an appearance with David Letterman.
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Ohhh Ohhhh another Cain story! Oh NO! Blather Blather Blather Bleather.
What about Solyndra? What about 'Sustrian'? What about Monica's blue dress??
Blather Blather Blather Bleat Bleat Blather.....
Just like there are no mountains in Iraq there is no mountain high enough Koch-Cain will climb to display his blather and ignorance.
He is one arrogant, stupid, little man. But, then again like I said he should never want to be seen anywhere.
This just in: Cain trims toenails.
OK there Drive By - this very insightful article has been posted. Rather than make fun of other posters fire off an equally insightful comment.
You know about the article.
Good luck.
You two should go easy on Cain, he is the perfect intellectual fit for today's Republican party.
I mean look at this quote, "We need a leader, not a reader!" How awesome is that? With the exception of Romney, Newt and Huntsman I doubt any of the GOP field has read a book in decades.
Desiderius Erasmus famously quipped, "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." Well Herman Cain (I hope he wins) is updating that to, "In the land of the uniformed, the full on ignoramus is king."
Well, at least now I know how I got to be first.
All the righties were on the Romney/HardDrive thread, whining about Obama this-or-Obama-that.
Shoot. I thought I was just being quick.
(speaking of Romney- and off topic, like I'm Spanky or someone:
Did I say just this morning that there must be something pretty serriously wrong about Romney that was waiting to come out?)
Exactly, like you do in all of the other articles. I believe your refrain for the day is "Solyndra"...where did I see that, in the Perry story earlier? Lower that nose Spanky, you're a little too proud of yourself. No reply necessary...I won't be here to read it.
What's the matter StevYO, afraid of a reply?
It is kinda sad to post and run, but to post and call for no response?
Perhaps the better play would be simply not to post? Or is you passive aggressiveness too overwhelming?
Fear not, Chu testified, and it did not go so well for the guy.
Resignation pending. Criminal prosecution to be determined.
[Criminal prosecution to be determined.]
You handing the "big case", Spanky? Here's your big chance to get away from all those nasty real estate and traffic court cases you "specialize" in...
[What's the matter StevYO, afraid of a reply?]
Steve's a bright guy...he knows he won't get a reply from you Spanky...just more deny, deflect, and disperse...oh, and the current talking point you are currently having an intimate relationship with at that moment.
[It is kinda sad to post and run...]
Awww....poor poor Spanky...getting a taste of his own medicine...now make the "Yucky" face, "counselor"...
Ohhh Noooo...DBO (aka 'Buzz, aka DBO Wan, ) gotta be first again!
Bleat Bleat Bleat....
"We need a leader, not a reader!"
Did Mr Cain say where we can FIND one?
DBO,
Congratulation on the first post. Your preemptive strike of posting the talking points of the RRNJs will be ignored as usual.
Do I dare say : at least TELEPROMPTER has not shown up today, but the day is not over...
I have seen a couple of birth certificates though & a Anti-Christ Muslim... ;o)
Arugula?
And yesterday, I saw another Michelle is finally proud of her country.
Couldn't find Rev Wright, tho'. They must be slipping.
NorthstarDFL
DBO,
Congratulation on the first post. Your preemptive strike of posting the talking points of the RRNJs will be ignored as usual.
Do I dare say : at least TELEPROMPTER has not shown up today, but the day is not over...
NorthstarDFL
Don't feed the RWNJ trolls. You know how hungry they are. Wait, they loathe teleprompters.
Beverly,
You are right!
They are soooo predictable.
I have this picture at home of President Reagan speaking to the UN. He had three teleprompters!
14:59
Wow--an hour late to his own rally? How disrespectful to his "Cain train" supporters! No wonder there was only about 100 people! I hope Letterman puts him on the spot!
"We have met the enemy and he is us!" Pogo by Walt Kelly
Nurse, I hope Cain shows up on Letterman.
Didn't a former candidate not show up when scheduled on Letterman?
Just sent a rather large document over to the printer, thought I'd hop in to FR for a sec and see what's new.
Ahhhhhhgggggg (Charlie Brown style)! More Cain!!! Not sure how much longer I can take it....
Don't worry - at the rate Cain is going it shouldn't be long! ;o)
What up with Cain, I thought he loved being on the tv thingy. Oh man my day is shot now, no Cain comedy theater. Oh well maybe we could get Spanky a TV show about lawyers with A.D.D.
Duderocker is so 'out' of this race, as Newt will soon be. I think for once I'll agree with Ann Coulter... Mitt will win and the GOP will loose.
Happy Days are truly here again... Obama/Biden 2012