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WASHINGTON -- In a last-minute press conference outside the Capitol Hill Club here, Herman Cain made his third endorsement of this political cycle -- this time announcing his support for the presumptive Republican nominee, Mitt Romney.
Flanked by Tea Party Congress members Michele Bachmann and Steve King, the one-time presidential front-runner -- remember that? -- cited a need for unity as the reason he chose to back Romney today.
After leaving the race on Dec. 3, 2011, he first endorsed "we the people"; then Newt Gingrich; and now Romney.
"Let's say my endorsement evolved. And if the president can use that word, I can too," Cain told NBC News after the press conference, a reference to President Obama last week saying his views on gay marriage have evolved. "It's a process, so you make different decisions as the process converges."
Cain said he spoke to members of Romney's staff, whom he described as "ecstatic" to learn of his endorsement. But there are no clear plans for how the former CEO of Godfather's Pizza could help Romney going forward. "We had already been talking about the role that I could best play in his campaign. One is surrogate speaking, which I’ve already been doing," he said.
Cain left the presidential race under a cloud of controversy after reports that multiple women complained he had sexually harassed them when he was head of the National Restaurant Association. As his campaign continued, so did the number of women who claimed to have been harassed by Cain. The final straw came when an Atlanta woman went public to say she had an affair with Cain that lasted more than a decade. The former candidate said the spotlight had taken a toll on his family that caused him to exit the race one month before the Iowa caucus.
Since leaving the race, Cain has stumped for Gingrich and promoted his new advocacy group "Cain Solutions," which advocates for Tea Party candidates and legislation.
Cain was in Washington to participate in a Tea Party panel discussion on Capitol Hill. Bachmann, also a former presidential candidate and founder of the Tea Party caucus in the House of Representatives, recently endorsed Romney as a sign of support from the most conservative portion of the Republican Party.
It is the part of the base that Romney has had the most trouble with, because of concerns about his past views on the issues of spending and government-mandated health care.
"What Gov. Romney did in Massachusetts, I does [sic] not care," said Cain in response to a question over whether he is concerned that Romney's past positions conflict with Tea Party ideals.
Cain's sexual-harassment troubles would make a public appearance with Romney unlikely, but he did say he would be open to position in a possible Romney administration. And when it comes to a vice presidential pick, Rep. Allen West's straight-talking style and Rep. Paul Ryan's reputation as a "budget guru" top Cain's list, he said.
"It needs to be someone who brings some instant credibility and some instant excitement to the ticket... You don't have time to pick a candidate that you need to establish name ID, they need to have immediate name ID."
"Romney-Cain does have a ring to it...but I don't have stars in my eyes or this little voice in the back of my head saying 'You want to be vice president,'" he said. "No, I want to help save America, and I don't need to be president or vice president to do that."
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Third times a charm... or so they say... lol
I'm glad Hermie has finally hitched his wagon onto Willard...
Nothing like a cheating, crappy pizza maker to save the day!
NEIN NEIN NEIN!
This endorsement means nothing. All of those GOP candidates clearly hated Romney and now they endorse him very reluctantly. It's hard to like a man who has no heart. Heck, even dogs can't stand him!
And dogs stay away from Obama for fear of being eaten.
Wayne -- are you a girl? Don't you know that in competition like politics, sports, etc. that after all the trash talking is done (remember Hillary and Barack and Biden et. al.) you back off, support and respect the winner of your conference. Bone up on real life.
Hermie thinks Alan West (FL) or Paul (dismantle MEDICARE, slash food stamps, cut MEDICAID, etc) Ryan would be a good VP pick for Willard!
....yeah, either one, go for it Willard!
Ben
It might be a good idea to keep Yo Mama a good distance from the president......
Obama/Biden 2012
Better Nein Nein Nein than Vorwaerts, Vorwaerts, Vorwaerts
GT -- And you need to replace the red pig in your avatar to a picture of you on your knees facing the donkey.
Ben - I betcha something like that would really turn you on.... Besides, if moved them around, that would make me a flip-flopper, and I'm not a Willard supporter....
Obama/Biden - 2012
Are you kidding? Never if it's the Bears or the Vikings, or God forbid, the Cowboys.
Thanks Herman, good to know I have at least one bro' I can count on. Now, I'll take a large with everything but hold the anchovies. - Mitt Romney
Herman Cain wants to be "available" for any job that may come if a Presidential "hopeful" gets elected.
Hopefully, Mitt Romney will not be elected. If by the magic of his miracle underwear he would get elected, I seriously doubt that he would have anything to do with Herman Cain. Unless, of course, he wants to have to apologize every other day for whatever he may say or do.
Herman Cain is the laughing stock of the country -and he is not even funny anymore-
A slave catcher and a ding bat Teabagger queen should really draw Rob-me more to the center. NOT!!!
otherwise you look like a fool. Oh, I guess you didn't get the memo. Carry on. We'll just keep having fun with you.
OOOH .. big, old Macho Ben, telling us how 'real' men do it. So tell us Ben, did ya bone up after the McCain/Obama election and throw your support behind the winning candidate in that 'studly-macho' way, or did ya go all 'cry-baby" on us and throw temper tantrums for the next 3.5 year. Clearly, from your whiny posts, it is the latter. By the way, you cry-baby gender biased bigot, girls also compete in sports and politics.
Red,
I do believe you have covered all the bases with little Bennie! lol
Sure did. Chased him away at that. Or, maybe his mommy told him no more 'puter 'til them chores is done. Now, get on over to the Krispy Kreme article and do the same to Spankme. That guy is more annoying than a hemorrhoid.
Tony,
Can't help you out there - I have had that little douche bag on ignore for months...
Little SkankMe is only a legend in his own mind - I chose not to waste my time on the numbnuts!
Ain't enough Preparation H in the world to save that dick-wads soul!
Anyone who gets off on bullying strong women is an @!$%# in my book & not worthy of my time! ;o)
Fair enough. He's faded away anyway. Probably posting under one of his other user names or taking a dump somewhere else. Have a great evening, my friend.
Awww, look at that. Baby Huey is posting on the big folks board. How cute! Now, off to beddie-bye or you won't get to watch cartoons in the morning. Nitey nite, sleep tight, and don't let the Republican bed bugs bite!
I saw the title of this article and laughed. It's like chain email from your crazy uncle, Cain endorses Gingrich endorses Santorum who (kind of) endorses Romney.
Let's face it, the real source of the idealogical divide in the world comes down to the choices we've made as individuals in our lives. Those who have made poor choices need to rationalize why those of us who have made good choices need to bail them out.
Ben-636050:
Are you not aware that girls compete as well? And you even mentioned a female competing as you said this. What a fool.
"What Gov. Romney did in Massachusetts, I does [sic] not care,"
There's a bumpersticker for you.
Cain can help with Romney's women problem....oh, wait a minute - he had a problem with women himself come to think of it!
Maybe he can help Romney with his doughnut problem, serving Pizza instead.
Sperman-Herman to the rescue! Obama's in trouble now!!
Obama was in trouble long before this ROFLMAO.
Obama was in trouble long before this
Inheriting the mess the Repubes left, I would say was troubling.....
Obama/Biden - 2012
Quite frankly, I couldn't care less who Herman Caine endorses. It seems to make sense that a Republican would endorse another Republican. Just like GWBush tacitly endorsing Willard. It's what politicians do.
Adler-273784
Quite frankly, I couldn't care less who Herman Caine endorses. It seems to make sense that a Republican would endorse another Republican. Just like GWBush tacitly endorsing Willard. It's what politicians do.
So true Adler, now will "W" appear wwith Mitt outside of an elavator. Bush could really help pivot the election more towards President obama if he appears publicly. People have not not forgot the 2 unpaid for wars (one of which was fraudelent), the massive tax breaks to the rich which Rob-me is fond of.
Bush is just tying to sell his fictional book
What is Mr. Romney's official polcy on Ubeki-Beki-Beki-Beki-Stan-Stan?
...and will he flip-flop on it?
"Etch-a-Sketch 2012!!!"
What is Mr. Romney's official polcy on Ubeki-Beki-Beki-Beki-Stan-Stan?
Good one Noid
LMAO
Maybe after firing the gay guy, Mitten's can add Sperman on as his foreign policy advisor........
Get with the program Noid. Flip flopping is now "evolving". Just ask Obama.
Lighten up, Francis.
Mittens Cant Make Up His Mind On What Color Socks He Is Going To Wear For The Day. The Last Person We Need Pretending To Run The Country Is Romney.
Like George W Bush, LOSERS endorsing LOSERS!!
When this boy goes to NEVER, NEVER LAND, they're going to need an AUGER TO GET HIM IN THE GROUND 'CAUSE HE SO DAMN CROOKED! Why does the press media even bother letting his comments be heard, they don't mean anything anyway! Stop his mouth chattering, we, the 99% American People, don't want to hear it!
The Job Of The Media Is To Point You In The Direction On The Topic It Is Covering, Reguardless Of Your Thoughts On The Matter. A Form Of Mind Control. Why Did The media Not Cover The Thousands Of People At Ron Paul Rallys? Ron Paul Is Not For The Government Plans. The Media Is Controlled By These people. Ron Paul Challenges Everything The People Who Have Taken Our Government Stands For. Maybe Your Not A Ron Paul Supporter But Let Me Ask You This. What If The person You Stood For Was Not Covered In The Media? And That Person Stands For Freedom And Has Done So His Entire Career In Congress. Dont Tell Me Ron Paul Does Not Have Supporters. Do A Quick Google Search And You Will Find That Ron Paul Has Millions Of Supporters. Ron Paul Has Enough Delegates To Become President. My Point Is Why Was He Not Covered In The Media. The Reason Is You Cant Make people Who Stand For Freedom Look Bad.
Herman is looking for a job in Mitt the Barber's campaign. Campaigns need a lot of pizza. He can be the official campaign pizza provider.
What A Bunch Of Fing Ass Clowns..
Excuse My Language But.. I Could Not Think Of A Better Term..lol
Good list, eh?
I’d say that the biggest single thing Obama has done aside from awakening the Conservative spirit, is to frame all policy matters in a lie. Well, one lie after another.
When Obama says he has created or saved millions of jobs, do you think he is being honest? When Obama says green energy will create a booming economy and create jobs, do you believe him? When he says he is going to cut spending and the debt, do you believe him?
You mean the first or second time?
In order: Yes, yes (although he hasn't actually said that it will "create" a booming economy all on its own-- nice straw man though), and probably not but maybe. I don't hear him saying he's going to cut spending very often anyway.
So Cain is going to call him "Governor Romney," but not care what he actually did as governor? Yeah that makes sense. Ignore what he did in the only political office he's ever held, and arguably the closest experience to being President that a person can get, other than actually being President. Yeah let's just sweep that under the rug because we don't like it. It doesn't matter what he did; it only matters what he's saying now. I'm sure the guy has changed a lot from age 60 to age 65.