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Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain is claiming his race will help him win over African American voters.
In a seven-page mailer sent to Iowans over the weekend, Cain writes, "as a descendent of slaves I can lead the Republican Party to victory by garnering a large share of the black vote, something that has not been done since Dwight Eisenhower garnered 41 percent of the black vote in 1956."
But while Cain might believe he'll garner a larger share of the black vote in a head-to-head match-up against President Obama, this month's NBC/WSJ poll — which had an oversample of 400 African-American respondents — tells a different story.
In a hypothetical general election matchup, according to the poll, Obama gets support from 93 percent of African Americans, while Cain gets just 6 percent.
Against Romney, Obama performs similarly among black voters. Ninety-two percent of African Americans would support Obama, versus just six percent for Romney. According to the 2008 exit polls, Obama got 95 percent of the African American vote.
Even with sliding poll numbers, Cain has attracted large crowds at recent events — but supporters attending Cain rallies are overwhelmingly white.
The mailer is the latest sign of Cain's increased fundraising haul at work. The campaign raised more than $1 million for its “Iowa Fund,” and earlier this month Cain announced he had brought in more than $9 million since Oct. 1.
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I think Cain's a good businessman, and we need one of those rather than another politician. Unfortunately, though, Obama won most of the black vote by promising them more benefits. Obviously, he didn't come through so NOW he's got to kiss the a**es of the Hispanic voters which is why he's so hot for defying the laws of this country and for the incredibly stupid "DREAM (not mine!) Act." If he can get them -- by inviting more illegal aliens into our country -- and of course, appeal to the very idealistic and disingenuous youth vote, he may have a chance. And there will ALWAYS be blacks who vote for him JUST BECAUSE he's black and Dems who vote for him because he claims to be a Dem. In reality, he's a left-wing, egomaniacal, arrogant and incompetent community organizer who was never qualified for the job in the first place. And now he's blaming only the Republicans on the super-committee because they wouldn't compromise? I didn't notice any Democrats compromising either!
1. Obama won the DEMOCRAT vote by appealing to americans desire for things like health care reform which congress did pass.
2. The Obama administration has deported more foreign nationals than W. Additionally, W. was the one chastised for supporting a "path to citizenship."
3. The "idealistic and disingenuous" youth understand this topic better than the rest of us. They are furthest from the racial tensions that still burden america... however, I understand why you distrust the youth as they also accept same-sex orientation as an acceptable social practice which should be protected by the constitution.
4. There will ALWAYS be whites who vote for whites if there is a black candidate on the ballot.
5. Teapublicans do not vote for democrats anymore than democrats vote for egomaniacal, arrogant, unintelligent, incompetent faux-constitutionalists.
6. Republicans control congress. If they WANTED to do ANYTHING they could do it now.
Becky, you are the definitive argument for the Blue and Red States succeeding.
I am really so sick of suffering for all the ignorant Beckys of this country. Let's just separate along the Red and Blue lines and see which side prospers. I already know the answer to the question but I'm sure you don't Becky. You need to figure out just where the revenues in this country come from.
Go and form your own country and when you are starving to death from supporting all your phony wars and Herman Cain or some other republican has violated you in one form or another, maybe then we can talk.
I will be in my Blue State country with gobs and gobs of Tech money. I will have Universal Healthcare FULLY FUNDED by the revenues from legalized marijuana. There will be a solar array on every home. People will smile and laugh again because we will not have the RED STATE WELFARE QUEENS sucking on our teats.
Becky, you succeeded in describing to a Tee the kind of president Herman Cain will be if he wins the white house. I do not accept the blind rejection of Obama. The blind acceptance of a arrogant man all to willing to run the lowest sort of campaign to win votes.
Let me dispel some of the myths you all believe about Republicans, although I can only speak for myself. First, Obama won because plenty of Republicans and independents voted for him. Second, I hate to burst your bubble, but I support same-sex marriages and will be attending the wedding of a life-long friend this summer. The youth you speak of may not be racists, which is wonderful, but like me and most working Americans, I saw my opinions change to be more fiscally conservative as my career progressed, and I saw more and more of my taxes going toward welfare and state/municipal unions. Finally, explain to me just how the Republicans "control" Congress? They may control the House -- and it wasn't JUST Republicans who voted in this particular House -- but Democrats control the Senate and the Presidency. Republicans can't pass any bills Harry Reid refuses to consider. And here's a shocker, marinmom: I support the legalization of marijuana, think that we should bring all our soldiers home and keep our common nose out of the business of other countries, and I'm just waiting for them to make something small enough so that I can power my home with a solar unit. I also support building wind farms. Do you understand the difference between so-called red and blue states? The WELFARE QUEENS as you call them are all Democrats, vote for Democrats, and voted for your president because they thought he was going to pay their rent and buy their gas for them! And I really don't need a lecture from you on economics; I have an MBA, and I am well aware of both where the revenues come from and how you liberal nutjobs squander them. You are the ones who are for every social giveaway anyone suggests, and the more there are, the better it is for Democrats. People who depend on the government vote for Democrats because they know they will be given what the rest of us have to work for.
Becky,...here's a vowel, buy a clue.
Oklahoma has **gasp** a predominant Republican 'base' and this may shock you,...welfare recipients. Who vote Republican.
It is a common myth that Republicans spin to claim that only Democrats are unemployed or on welfare. Sorry toots, not true,...but do carry on with the 'facts' according to Republicans.
You just proved my point, honeybunch. So Oklahoma is predominantly Republican ... are they predominantly poor and dependent on the government? And I know that it was those bad, hateful Republicans who make tons of money running big corporations who contributed so much to Obama's campaign who helped him win! I never said that all welfare recipients were Democrats. I simply pointed out that people who depend on the government are the most likely to want to keep the government as it exists in power, toots.
I am not positively sure that Cain is an IDIOT!!!! What makes that Uncle Tom. Step-N-Fetchit, Lap Dog for the Koch Brothers even entertain the thought that we African-Americans would support his sell out A$$? The Man has sniffed too much Pizza Flour to understand reality... Him and the rest of that Clown Show called the GOP Field are going down BIG in 2012..
Eddie...Good post. I think that Cain is going to be laughing all the way to the bank when he loses. I am not sure that he ever really intended a serious run for the Presidency. That would mean he would have to work...and work hard. I believe this is a way for him to get massive amounts of money for speaking engagements and sell his books. What a disgrace to the black community!
Agreed. I hope that after Palin and Cain, americans and, more specifically, republicans will no longer be confused by GOP fluffers selling their "story" as a campaign.
The only reason I wouldn't vote for Herman Cain is because he has a stinky, arrogant attitude. Atleast Obama and Bush were friendly and pleasant to be around. If he was nicer and more humble, then maybe. His 9-9-9 plan was very clever. But with those harrassment allegations, I feel that more dirt is just going to surface from his past. With his attitude and his accusations, he would not make a good preisdent.
I find it funny that you bad mouth Cain win your own lib party is talking about Obummer steping down and just how he is so unhappy and can't DO THE JOB so is Obummer support going a way?? I think so
You don't have to like the man. You don't have to support the man. But, his name is Barack Obama, President of the United States of America. Show some respect for your country and the position even if you have no respect for the person occupying the office.
A point that cannot be made too often here.
Thank you so much Colorblind.
I hated President George W. Bush's presidency but I would never dream of calling him anything other than his name or former president George W. The lack of respect from those that disagree with president Obama i astounding and only illustrates the lack of respect for our country.
Why doesn't this work both ways? If Mitt Romney said he'd get a lot of votes because he's white, he'd be called a racist.
His lack of knowledge and past history of sexual harassment will lose far more votes than his race could ever gain for him.
Agreed, and he is crazy if he thinks the black community do not see that.
His 9-9-9 plan is among the top reasons that he will not attract black voters. Democrats recognize the negative impact that such a tax would have on the middle class and would NEVER vote for it.
Cain is smoking crack if he actually believes anything he says.
Yea right! And then he woke up! The only people voting for Herb, I mean Herman Cain will be himself and his silly wife!
His wife??? I don't think so...she is a registered democrat !!! True story !!
I am still LOL!! So Candy Cain believes minorities will vote for him, NOT! Even Native American Indians won't vote for you!
Funny, but I don't remember Micheal Steele getting any brownie points from his own party for being black. Where is he today? I haven't see much of him lately, but then again I don't watch Fox news..
ooops...he's a contributor on MSNBC, he saw the light....
cowboy,
oooops.......And Juan Williams is with FOX. Guess he saw the light!
Steele tries hard to defend Cain and Perry through conservative principals on Hardball but is generally ineffective because they are so completely not electable. Matthews has suggested that Steele should be running and while I would disagree with his politics, he would at least be an intelligent candidate.
What's next from this whack-a-doodle? Is he going to cry discrimination if he doesn't get the nod? It's apparent this idiot is not going to win an election.
I think he should just keep his mouth closed and make everyone wonder if he's an idiot versus opening it and proving everyone right.
Give it a rest Cain, you can't even get the black vote because they know B.S. when they see it too.
Rob ###s is probably not a real republican or conservative, but instead, some pimply faced fat kid who's been allowed too much time at his parent's computer.
Obama's race worked to his advantage...
The only race I care about is the race for the White House...and Obama has the inside track.....
Simple answer...... NO
6 percent herman. 6. Couldn't even make it to 9.
The "secret" message in Herman Cain's "999 Tax Plan"...
"If ya'll wanna know my "Political IQ" ya just add "9+9+9".
And for your information that equals a "BIG 27", Yeah ya'll "27"
Rock stars die at 27.
"Obama gets support from 93 percent of African Americans, while Cain gets just 6 percent." But don't you know, those 93% are "brainwashed"....and Cain is braindead.
ED,
93% support of ANY segment of the population shows how stupid they are and, their reason for support is blind!
The race standards in my beloved country continue to disgust me. If a person of any other ethnicity had said that, all hell would have broken loose.
When will we learn to vote for the best candidate whoever that may be. One who, preferably has some intelligence and a firm grast of the woes of the entire popularion not just a portion of it.
With options we have been provided...that is not possible. There is no "best" candidate. I'm going with the man that has some OJT and will not spend the next four years on the campaign trail--He might even want to make a positive mark for himself in the history books. My opinion has nothing to do with race. A year ago, I would have not even considered voting for President Obama....then came the contenders....
Nobody is paying much attention to RON PAUL including the gop establishment. So don't be surprised when Ron decides to make a run as an independent (which is really what he is anyway),and with his loyal following he will do better than Perot did (18%) and therefore giving Obama the election just like Clinton when he beat Bush1. Making Ron Paul a player !!! This is another by product of the gop hate that will come back to haunt them...OBAMA 2012 !!!!!
I was thinking about voting for him but not now after that comment.
If you want a banker for President then Elect Herman Cain. He was a Chair at he Federal Reserve.
If you want Patriot then Elect Ron Paul a Veteran and Champion of the Constitution.
Ron Paul 2012
Matt Papke
USMC
I liked Paul until he stood by and let the tea baggers boo a Marine in a war zone and cheer for a cancer patient to die...Ron had a chance right there to set himself apart from the FAR RIGHT HATERS...he missed the boat...he missed my vote..OBAMA 2012 !!
I asked my wife.."Newt or Cain" and she answered "absolutely"..?? She thought I said neuter Cain......
cowboy,
I once asked an old man if he wants some "super pussy" and he said, "I'll have the soup"!
thats a riot bernie !! Herman still thinks stay free mini pads are free government housing for dwarfs...
cowboy, that was funny, thanks for the chuckle.
cowboy,
And Obama and the rest of the left thinks that more social programs, larger central government and more spending is the way America became great.
Aw bernie ,I was just starting to think you were coming around....haaaaaa!!
Bernie,
If by referring to "Social Programs" you are referring to the independent Consumer Protection Agency, which was set up to reduce the amount of corruption in this country, I am all for it. That must be what you are referring to because the Democrats have not proposed any other new government agencies. Are you a big supporter of corruption, Bernie? If not, why are you voting for those who ignore it? Do you just have that "Enron" mentality?
The minute a person makes this kind of comment ( I will get the black vote because I am black) he tells me how little he thinks of the intelligence of a portion of the voting public. Intelligent voters will not concern themselves with race or religion. What they want is a candidate who will get the job done, period. If you look at it from his perspective , given Obamas track record . People would tend to shy away from himfor that very reason.
Given the fact I believe most voters are honest, hard working people not racially biased where the important matters come up, this guys arguement does not hold water.
The best post of the day, Sarge. Well said...And it happens to be true. Kudos.
I can't help laughing at the hypocritical racist libs posting here. These are the same LIARS who falsely accused conservatives and independents of racism because they voted against the MARXIST, while the LIBS voted FOR Obama because he was BLACK!
SO LIBERALS whining because Cain dared say his race was a asset, (as YOU ridicule him for taking a page from Obama's play book); are you HYPOCRITICAL MUCH you filthy racists?
Me thinks she doth protest too much....and she's also probably lonely...I'm guessin'...
deb...Define "hypocritical racist libs." Yeah, I thought so. You need to go back to your pipe.
I am a white middle-of-the-road liberal (socially liberal, financially conservative) who will not vote for Obama because he is black, but because he's the right man for the job. Especially considering our alternative choices, he's definitely the right man for the job but that's my opinion.
I'm white and I will gladly vote for Herman Cain. At least this man has actually worked for a living and earned his money. He knows much better than President Obama what it takes to make this nation work.
All Obama wants to do is take from those that have put their nose to the grindstone and earned what they have and give it to those too lazy to make a living themselves.
Obama has spend us into the poor house and now he claims he wants to cut the deficit? Why didn't he care about that from the beginning?
I voted for Carter and I learned from that mistake. Obama makes Carter look like a genius.
well, maybe..just maybe..obama "didn't care" about the deficit because he was worried..and rightfully so, as backed by a number of economists...that the US was more endangered of a second Great Depression than by deficits at the time.
Now that the economy is past that danger, its time to work on the deficits...as he has agreed to himself.
you should really turn off the faux news. You have let those idiots convince you that Obama is a socialist, when his record is exact opposite. I know you have heard it a thousand times, but LEARN for yourself. Try CBO, congressional record and try facts for a change. If you want to know if Obama is socialist, ask a socialist...like bernie saunders....he will tell you
Accumulated wealth is certainly no gauge of how hard one has worked. My wife and I, like many other americans, have at times worked two or three jobs to make ends meet. We have watched hard earned money be gobbled up by medical bills because we couldn't afford private health insurance and didn't have access to a group policy through our employers. Yes, you learned from your mistake that democrats care about people and you realized that you really don't.
Killer...Has anyone mentioned to you that it is Congress that appropriates funds? Obama wanted to take the tax cuts for the rich away....guess who said no?