The only drawbacks I can see with Herman Cain are that he’s never won an election and has lots of recorded audio for the MSM/Obama operatives to dissect and parse. On the other hand, he seems to be a conservative’s conservative, which is just what we need. And, on a day where we have an uber-RINO gov from Utah (of all places) all but declare his candidacy, I’m all ears.

Probably the biggest problem I have with the rest of the field of Republicans (maybe save Jim DeMint) is their ability to articulate the conservative argument enough to persuade Independent voters to come over. That quality alone may be enough to win my vote, and I believe is a big reason why many here were rooting for Pence. As a radio host and successful businessman, I would think that would be right up Herman’s alley. He’s also an outsider that I could definitely see unite the Tea Party and would acceptable enough to the snooty establishment (maybe), where fiscal moderates Huck or a Romney with Romneycare bring liabilities to the former.

However, being ruthlessly tactical in my approach to the matter, I’m not sure what Cain will bring us in terms of electoral demographics, though I’m interested to hear his case. Whereas T-Paw or Daniels would put Obama back on his heels in key midwestern states, I predict Cain would put nary a dent in the black vote (though maybe that’s a false measure – he won’t have a conservative turnout problem). While I think Cain’s success in the business world is to be lauded (certainly he’s light years ahead of Obama by that or any measure, really), I think our best argument is to run a state governor who can say, “Look at my body of work in this state. Look at Obama’s record nationally. Now choose.”

Either way,those are just my 2 cents and welcome Herman to the fight. Can’t wait to hear his arguments and see how he does!

that is being mentioned. I hope our primary makes it past three states this time

Zero experience in government office. After losing in his home state the next step is to run for the white house.

Erick Erickson has said some bad things about Sarah Palin supporters. calling us cult members or something. But our faith in Sarah Palin is based on her track record in government. Not a record of talking about government.

I’m enthused about Herman and looking forward to hear you both discuss.

Also, congrats and best wishes on earlier time slot and hopefully more family time.

Cain/…..Bolton???

I, for one, am content to wish Erick well in his new time slot, and leave the bickering for other threads.

if anyone can pull it off, I think you can Erick. Taking on just one of these endeavors would be a pretty full plate for most. You obviously have the support of your family, and that’s the one thing that makes it all doable. Best of luck.

if anyone can pull it off, I think you can Erick. Taking on just one of these endeavors would be a pretty full plate for most. You obviously have the support of your family, and that’s the one thing that makes it all doable. Best of luck.

I listened to your radio show a couple weeks ago and enjoyed it. I’ve never watched you on CNN, because I do not want to support an organization that is so slanted. I have a concern though, and that is that you are becoming the Joe Scarborough of CNN. The fact that you mentioned having discussions with Joe Scarborough regarding Sarah Palin’s seriousness as a candidate really raises a red flag. Joe Scarborough is not a serious journalist, and it’s obvious he has no convictions, and is more concerned about being liked and promoted by the left. I hope you do not follow his path.

Yesterday you mentioned that Sarah Palin had been “digitally raped” by the media. That is not difficult to say on talk radio. Butwould you say this on CNN?

I hadn’t heard that you’d either lost an election or resigned/retired/whatever.

You still on City Council in Macon?

Comments Herman Cain has made over the last two years may be his greatest vulnerability, particularly as the left will take things out of context. Does anyone know what percentage of the African-American vote he received in his home state? I’m of the opinion, he could win at least twenty percent of the Black vote, enough to sink Obama. Otherwise, why is there so little talk of Jim Demint running for President?

Cain supports economic stimulus, saying: “We could grow this economy faster if we had bolder, more direct stimulus policies. I don’t like bail outs in any shape or form. . He made a statement in 2010 about his being a possible 2012 presidential candidate by saying that there may be a “dark horse candidate. Is he bringing color into the race? I’m not sure I could back a white OR black horse candidate. He also ran for the US Senate in 2004 trying to get retiring Democrat Zell Miller’s seat and lost in the primary in a three way run to J. Isakson by 27%. As far as I can tell that’s the only time he’s ever ran for anything. Skeletons in the closet? Time will tell.

Congrats are in order. I am sure you will do well. If you decide to give anything up let it be CNN not RedState. It is too important to conservatives. I am concerned to hear that you are starting to sound like Joe Scarboro. He was such a huge dissappointment to me. I used to listen to him al the time on the raidio and he did a 180 degree and I couldn;t figure out what happened. It was very distressing. It seems that when people get involved in MSM it gets to them. Don;t let George Soros get to you Eric.

Whether in remission or fully treated, the prognosis is not compatible with an eight-year run at a high stress job. There is a need for two-terms of conservatism. Nothing against this individual but the health issues make for much too easy a tactical vulnerability in a campaign.