Board 8 > Republican people(I know you're out there), please explain this to me.

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http://www.gallup.com/poll/149990/Cain-Surges-Nearly-Ties-Romney-Lead-GOP-Preferences.aspx

I don't understand what Cain has to offer beyond his "9-9-9" plan. What is he saying that has so many people interested in him, that suddenly he is a "top contender" in the primary race?

I'm actually really curious, because I can't take him seriously.

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He's the go-to candidate for Tea Party Republicans who feel that Perry has betrayed them on certain key issues, such as immigration. He'll end up a nobody at the end of the day, but he might contribute to the scales tipping in favor of Romney.

As for his appeal? Business experience, never been a part of Congress (lowest approval rating in history, remember), and answers questions in a clear, honest fashion. Not presidential material, but he caters to the conservative fringe.

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Republican voters are unhappy with their field. Chris Christie can announce his candidacy today and immediately rocket to the top tier before falling a couple weeks later.

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So when is Trump going to announce his candidacy?

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Bosh seems to have the appeal right to me.

Cain is basically the perfect VP for whoever gets the nomination, but he has minimal chances of getting the nomination himself.

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Cain is basically the perfect VP for whoever gets the nomination,

That would be Newt Gingrich. Actually, now that I think about it, Cain would be a dreadful VP candidate. No experience, prone to gaffs- he's a black Palin.

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Ah, I see. I would be flabbergasted if you actually got the nomination, and I don't think he has a chance of beating Obama.

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Would anyone honestly offer the veep to Gingrich? He seems like a slimy and reprehensible guy that people want to keep as far away from the presidency as possible. Who does Newt really appeal to?

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BoshStrikesBack posted...
That would be Newt Gingrich. Actually, now that I think about it, Cain would be a dreadful VP candidate. No experience, prone to gaffs- he's a black Palin.

Nah, I think Gingrich has a bit too much negative history to make it as a running mate. Give him a Cabinet position and let him go to town.

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If it makes you feel any better, it doesn't mean anything. The primaries aren't for another half a year, and a lot can happen in that time.

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I don't think he has a chance of beating Obama.

Obama's pretty weak, and it's all because of the economy. Unless he pulls some kind of miracle, he can be pretty easily unseated.

I guess it would be entertaining to have a black guy running against a black incumbent for president. I doubt that would ever happen again!

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Hey all this is Bartz btw.

Would anyone honestly offer the veep to Gingrich? He seems like a slimy and reprehensible guy that people want to keep as far away from the presidency as possible. Who does Newt really appeal to?

Tremendous amounts of experience, incredible public speaker, and he presided as Speaker over an economic boom. He's got lots of appeal. Yes, there's that blemish about his family life, but those things don't matter so much with VP candidates.

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BoshStrikesBack posted...
Cain is basically the perfect VP for whoever gets the nomination,

Actually, now that I think about it, Cain would be a dreadful VP candidate. No experience, prone to gaffs- he's a black Palin.

I thought Obama was the black Palin?