So Herman Cain has announced a presidential exploratory committee, but I don’t really know anything about him and it’s been a long time since I last ate at Godfather’s Pizza. Still, here’s him arguing health care with Bill Clinton back in 1994 and he seems pretty smart. Plus, with the economy most likely to be the big focus still in 2012, a candidate who really knows business would be a plus.
But a president named Herman? Come on. We got to get him a cooler name like Axel, Rock, or Jerry. Or we could just call him Cain which is both cool and a little evil sounding (good for a Republican).
And then there is the issue that he has a mustache. When was the last time we had a president with facial hair? Taft?
Still, the usual names being floated so far for 2012 have been a little lackluster (“Everybody loves Huckabee!”), so I guess he’s worth paying attention to. As with all expectations about political candidates, though, prepare to be disappointed.
I had a dream the other night. It ended with the words “Ladies and gentlemen, President Milton Friedman!”
I felt terrible when I woke.
Herman Cain often fills in for Neal Boortz. Both men speak all kinds of common sense, and I think Herman Cain would make an incredible President, imao…
Hmmmm. Cain. I like that; thing of the slogan possibilities with “Raising Cain”
Who would he pick for a running mate? McPalin?
Hey isn’t China’s president Jintao the guy who killed Jackie Chan’s father in Rush Hour? Why is BHO meeting with a cop killer? (sorry its off topic).
‘Herman’ is a problem name.
‘Barack Hussein Obama’ is no problem.
Yeah.
Someone needs to get Huckabee to go off somewhere. He is a RINO who will sell us out. Now, I believe what we should do is surprise everyone by going across the aisle, and nominating someone from the Obama White House. These is the Rarl Cove guy I keep hearing about who I think would be perfect.
Or we go with my old stand by of cloning George S. Patton. While we are at it, we’ll clone a Tyrannosaurus Rex to be his running mate. That way we will be able to watch Patton slap Obama during the debate, and watch Bieden try to take on Mr. Rex.
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As long as his name’s not Huckabee, Romney or McCain, I’m all for it. If his name was Palin, Bachman or Christie I’d be happier.
@7 SOB, ditto. Although I think Palin has too much baggage for a sincere run now. Bachman is okay but I still have reservations. Christie talks plain, but occasionally sells out. I like Cain, Barbour and DeMint. Provided deMint doesn’t succumb to the republican party.
Personally, I want a candidate that can shoot a marxists with his left hand, while punching a hippie with his right hand, and have the ability to grab and chug a beer with his mouth. All while riding a laser equipped Tyrannosaurus. In other words, Fred Thompson.
Huckabee is not as popular with “social conservatives” as people think. We also have wallets and would just as soon not have the government sticky fingers in them. I’ve heard a church goer say that he needs to turn off the strobe lights on his cross.
I’d like to see a Cain and Able ticket, just for grins.
The last President with facial hair was Michelle Obama.
Umm…Herman as in Peewie Herman? I think we have a problem! Herman Munster? I don’t think we can run a Herman! That was a good name back in the 30’s but c’mon! What were his mom and dad thinking? Why didn’t they name him Rufus or Pointexter?
BTW, the last president with facial hair was Truman, but only when he was on vacation. Otherwise, Taft is indeed the correct answer. He was the great-grandfather of my not-so-great governor Taxin’ Bob Taft, who was, thankfully, termlimited a few years ago, and, not so thankfully, replaced by Taxin’ Ted Strickland, who ran up against a term limit of his own called John Kasich, who appears to be a pretty good guy, even if he is from Pittsburgh.
I think the most awesome name imaginable on a ballot would be something on the order of “Quintus Nitro”.
Food for thought, if you ever happen to have a fifth child and it’s a boy.
When were the last two times in the past 50 years we didn’t nominate get a RINO?
’64 and ’80.
That’s a 2 in 12 or about a 16.7% chance.
Cain is able.
Wise, outspoken, conservative.
I dont think he can win the nomination, but he’d be a great Veep.
We shall call him: THE HERMANATOR!!!
Jerry is a rockin’ cool name! Rumor has it that the “J” in Frank J. stands for Jerry. But I can live with Herman Cain, as long as no one shortens it to Hermie.
One thing about Cain declaring early is that we’ll see how he takes and dishes it out when the left wing press and the insider RINO’s go after him. If his reputation as a debater holds true he may leave some “interviewers” bleeding.
Republicans need to have a rule, that if you run for president, and didn’t get a significant number of delegates for the convention, then you are not allowed to run again. I don’t know how many a significant number of delegates would be, so let’s just say it is like 5 more then Huckabee got.
When was the last time we had a president with facial hair?
Bill Clinton, when he was with Monica Lewinsky.
I do not freaking love Huckabee. I’d happily have him over for dinner, but would prefer he not run my country. Congress is probably the best place for him. Maybe a state congress.