I hear what he is saying and I do like it. I do hope, though, he can back up what he says if he wins. Obama put on a good show and then turned around and did nothing. I would love to see a team of Cain and Gingrich ot right reverse. RTR!

If Herman Cain wins the primary he is MY guy as well. I'm sorry if I led you to believe different. But it will not happen. For starters, I would be amazed if he could raise enough money to be viable. The second most obvious negative, is that you are replacing an unknown entity (Obama in 2008) with another unknown entity. Cain has an impressive background in the private sector, but zero tangible experience in public affairs.

My ideal candidate is one that has private sector experience, but enough knowledge about the DC monstrosity, to navigate the now extremely partisan branches of government. My guy will have to have the courage to undo the legislation and regulation that has saddled the private sector into gridlock.  Tax reform seems to be on everyones (GOP) agenda in some form or another.

By your comments, I am uncomfortably forced to address the race issue. Polling may show BHO's support among African-Americans to be unwavering, but I'll wager that in reality the motivation that drives this constituency to the polls has been greatly diluted.  Signs are appearing indicating the Jewish vote is, for the first time, leaning toward the GOP. Not only does this group vote, but they also vote with their wallets. Further, the redneck vote, while registered Democrat, will also be motivated to the polls by Romney, Perry, or, even Paul Ryan (my longshot, undeclared).    

Thanks window licker!  You said very eloquently what I have been sitting here try to compose and say!  But I'm going to save mine to an support you fully.  Here goes:

To BamaWV -

There is no magic answer to your statement.  I don't believe any of the candidates have ever dealt with a situation like we have and can absolutely turn the mess around - but someone has to try and I believe Herman Cain with his corporate experience and Federal experience is as qualified, if not more, than the other candidates.  It is a sure bet that the current occupant doesn't have a clue and doesn't want to try.  

I'm ready to let someone with experience in the corporate and Federal worlds give it a try.  I know from experience that politicians just want to "get along"  and not make waves.

I worked for the Federal Government for 33 years.  I was in a position in a regional office which put me in frequent contact with our Washington office personnel and I served on various task forces and made many trips to DC.  NOTHING happens in the government in Washington.

Dear Jimmy Carter's Civil Service Reform Act resulted in the the system of political appointees (who incidentally spend their typical 18 mos. on the job polishing their resumes for their next job).  These appointees believe that attending a meeting accomplishes something.  So they hold a meeting, blather on, and then plan their next meeting - and think they have accomplished something.  Ruffle feathers, fight fraud, simplify regulations, cut personnel - on no, this might look bad on a resume if something in doesn't work perfectly.  So nothing happens - they do NOTHING but meet - they are afraid of making hard decisions.

Unfortunately, I believe this "don't make waves" mentality pervades Washington and our political system.  I'm ready for an outsider to shake it up.  

I also like that Mr. Cain talks straight and isn't "politically correct".  I like his tax plan which while not perfect is a whole lot better than the travesty we live with now.I'll take him in either position but I sure would like to see him as President.

And and as an aside - wouldn't a race between two black men be very interesting - assuming the Democrats let Obama run.