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| Cain: "I am endorsing the people!" |
As a former candidate, Herman Cain has earned the right to endorse whomever he wishes. However, his endorsement was a surprise to many grassroots conservatives. After having suspended his race for the nomination, Cain indicated that he would not be endorsing a specific candidate. Just nine days ago, at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference (SRLC) in Charleston, South Carolina, Cain declared that he was making "an unconventional endorsement. Not a candidate seeking the nomination. Not someone that is not running. (sic) My unconventional endorsement is the 'people.' We the People of the United States are still in charge. That is whom I am endorsing because we are the ones who are going to have to lead this revolution. We're the ones who will be able to take our power back. I am endorsing 'the people'!"
Cain's "unconventional endorsement" signaled that he was going to advance the "we the people" conservative message while not endorsing a specific Republican candidate seeking the nomination. Cain endorsed "the people," and most understood that he would support the candidate finally chosen by "the people." It will now be interesting to observe how Mr. Cain expects to speak on behalf of "We the People" having already picked his candidate to support.
Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich know each other well. They both have served the people of Georgia. Newt was as a Representative for a district in Georgia. Herman Cain has been a voice for conservative via his radio show. Also, both Cain and Gingrich have been "big name" speakers at the same conservative events.
Cain has also been viewed as a social conservative which added to his popularity. However, Cain did not endorse Rick Santorum who is the candidate closest to his social conservative beliefs. While Newt Gingrich offers what he sees as bold new ideas with regard to the economy, he has not been considered by Republican to be a credible spokesman for social conservative.
Also, there seems to be a disconnect regarding Cain's referenced "sausage grinder" comment. Cain suffered from what I believe[1] to be false allegation and attacks by the liberal media much in the same manner that were used by the media against former governor Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann.
However, the criticism of Newt Gingrich by fellow conservatives has been based on Gingrich's own past actions be they perceived immoral actions or actions while an elected official. It is interesting that the liberal media has opted to avoided attacking Newt on these situations. Potentially, they are bidding their time to see if Gingrich wins the Republican nomination. As we know, the liberal media bias has favored supporting President Obama.
Obviously Herman Cains has now evidenced his "all in" support for Newt Gingrich. And Gingrich should be very glad to have this endorsement. We also expect that Cain will be ready to support whomever wins the Republican presidential nomination. My concern is what effect this endorsement might have on Herman Cain and his message.
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[1] In full disclosure, I know and respect Herman Cain and therefore did not accept as true the allegations against Herman Cain. I have covered and reported on Cain at many events including traveling with him on the 2010 Spending Revolt Bus Tour in Arkansas. As editor, I have refrained from endorsing any Republican candidate because I see positives in all of the candidates and in the end must support whomever the majority of "the people" select as the Republican presidential candidate. However, my wife and I were pulling for Cain as a presidential candidate. Herman Cain is a man who can make your soul smile.
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