Herman Cain: All Over But The Shouting

I've defended Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain in this blog in at least two different blog entries.  With the news of Mr. Cain purportedly having a 13 year affair with a Miss Ginger White, it is all over but the shouting for Cain's Presidential aspirations.  I can no longer defend him.  He has been mentioned at least three other times for sexual harassment by different women.  He has denied all the accusations.   But, with the news of this affair with Ginger White, there is no way he can continue.  What Mr. Cain needs to work on now is trying to save his marriage.  I suspect he is in deep trouble with his wife and deservedly so.  I don't see how he can continue to deny to her all the charges against him now.  The 13 year affair will most likely end whatever political career Mr. Cain ever had.  Some failed Presidential candidates go on to try running for Congressman from their home state.  I don't see that happening for Herman Cain.

There is a report that Herman Cain is to have a "big announcement" today in Atlanta.  I think it is pretty clear what that announcement will be.  What amazes me is that Herman Cain did not realize that if he had any baggage coming into the campaign, it would find its way into the light of day.  No one advised him of this, apparently.  Or maybe Herman Cain hid his womanizing from everyone, especially his wife.   This shows what a novice Mr. Cain truly is.  You can't hide anything during a bruising campaign for President.  Nothing is off limits.  Nothing.  What is left to ponder now is not the motivation to bring forth Mr. Cain's improprieties.  What one must question is who pushed for these women to come forward?  Some will say it was Democrats who hate for any Black man to get off the Democratic plantation.  Some will say it was Republican operatives of opposing Republican candidates.  Regardless of who pushed these women to come forward, there is only one person responsible for this embarrassing news; Herman Cain.

Orlando GOP Debate

 
Thursday night Fox News held the latest GOP debate among Republican Presidential candidates.  I had some lasting impressions that I came away with after watching this debate.  The first and foremost impression I had was Rick Perry mortally wounding himself in defending illegal aliens in Texas.  When Perry stated "You don't have a heart" if you don't want to help children of illegal aliens in this country, he was roundly booed by the crowd.  That is a rather simple indictment on Rick Perry's immigration policy (or lack thereof).  Perry also stated, "We need to be educating these children, because they will become a drag on our society."  Here's a news flash for you, Governor Perry;  Illegals are already a drag on our society.  The notion they take jobs Americans won't do is no longer accepted.  They take up slots in public schools which in turn creates classroom crowding.  They do take social services such as Social Security and Medicare.  If you don't believe it, let me know.  I'll be glad to explain it in more detail.

Michelle Bachmann, I'm sorry to say, is probably finished.  Her poor performance was only made worse when she tried to explain away her remarks  on vaccinations.  She seemed exasperated at times.  Herman Cain made good points, especailly how Obamacare would have killed him when he stated, "Getting treatment on my timetable, not the government’s timetable, saved my life."  Herman Cain is a good man and someone I would feel no hesitation to support if he could possibly win the nomination.  Unfortunately, presidential nominating processes are all about personality and not substance.  Witness the clueless wonder we have as president right now.  His greatest appeal (and still is) is his personality.  Rick Santorum  did well, especially when he was nailing Perry on instate tuition for children of illegal aliens.  He had a good night.  But, again, he just doesn't have the personality that people are searching for in this era of political horse and pony shows.  Ron Paul did well and I personally felt was the winner of the debate.  The problem is that Paul doesn't get many questions in the debates.  He seems a flake and a bit weird at times.  But, overall, he has some good points, especially about supporting the Tenth Amendment.  I was not aware previously he was a states rights supporter.  Romney performed well at times.  But, he spent most of the night on just two issues, social security and illegal immigration.  I might just have to hold my nose and vote for him some day.

Overall, there was nothing earth shattering that came out of the debate.  I do think Perry continued his recent downward trend.  Did he hurt himself enough to lose the Florida primary?  Last reports were that he held a nine-point lead over Romney.  If Romney cuts that in half, after this debate, it spells serious problems for Governor Perry.