Noticed how the top two people in poll, Cain and Palin, currently don’t hold elected office?

Just something I noticed.

I’d like to know: who else was outraged that Mbeck’s Dead White Cat wasn’t in the straw poll? Clearly, the most competent, charismatic, and conservative candidate of the bunch was overlooked.

even if Mike Pence knew this fun poll was going on, he wouldn’t have twittered or used his microphone to drive people here to vote for him. In fact I don’t think Mike Pence would do that with any poll anywhere. You acknowledged that yourself in the diary EE. Isn’t that what the Ron Paul supporters did during the 2008 campaign?

It would be fun to do this all again with just our Redstaters allowed to participate, and, only after they are logged in.

At least a year before I can seriously start looking at presidential candidates.
Cain is a good man as I saw him speak in Austin too.
Everyone loved him for sure but in my humble opinion he will need more than a RedState poll to jump to the front of the line for 2012.
Like I said I do think the man has the spark to inspire people but in some respectful bluntness …what has he done for us ...lately ?

Sarah Palin has been on the ground and working hard in the trenches for the Tea Party and the GOP.
She was a very successful mayor.
She chaired the Alaska oil and gas conservation commission.
Palin was the VP that resurrected a stagnant McCain campaign.
She is a former governor.
She’s a Fox News contributor.
She wrote two best sellers and has her own show on TLC.
She campaigned heavily and was very active in supporting Tea Party candidates in our last election.
I think I have made my point.

Herman Cain is certainly a force to be reckoned with but he is going to need a serious increase in his national exposure if he is considering the top of the ticket.
Knocking down Palin would be a tough hill to climb and is it wise…?

That would be a hell of a primary fight.
But like I said, it is much too early to be picking winners.
A year is an eternity in politics and anything and everything can change.

is the ability to see if blacks vote for black or for a party. We know the answer already, but it would be nice to have hard proof.

If Cain ran against Obama, I still bet 95% of the black voters vote with Obama even though he has not kept one promise to them and has not bettered their life in any way. We would be able to respond, for years and years to come, that their claims we are a racist party and that is the only reason they vote democrat is a bogus claim. We could state with proof on our side that they vote democrat for one reason and one reason alone, dependency.

They thought they found freedom from slavery under Lincoln, but the reality is they traded forced slavery for self induced slavery when they started voting democrat.

Is Herman Cain 2012′s Ron Paul of online polls? I’m just saying, since I had never heard of him before this poll.

Someone is going to have to show that they have actually governed and governed well before I will support them in the primaries.

At no other time do people have access to information. The fact of the matter, is that Herman Cain’s life and accomplishments have been well noted. While he hasn’t served in public office, Herman’s voice and influence has been effective. His impact in the ’94 healthcare debate helped sideline Clinton’s universal healthcare scheme. While most folks know about his debate with Clinton in the town hall meeting, Herman also provided testimony in congress on the issue. Herman also served on the committee to explore potential changes in the Social Security system to keep it solvent.

In his run for the ’04 senate seat in Georgia, Herman was ran an effective issue oriented campaign and brought an enormous about of focus to the key issues. He moved the electorate from zero name recognition to nearly 30% in the primary almost forcing a runoff.

Unlike most people who have sought high public office and lost, he didn’t quit. He has been a much sought after organizer and speaker at many of the Tea Party events from coast to coast. He’s been a regular Fox News contributor on Cavuto’s program, serves on numerous corporate boards and host his radio program.

Herman’s showing in this forum is no surprise to many of us who are supporting him. As with private industry, technology has changed the political process (ahem, Redstate, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). I frankly, have no problem supporting a person who has impeccable integrity and knows how to move productivity. America needs solid visionary problem solving leadership. Cain does all of that.

http://draftcain.org

I like Mr. Cain and I read his articles. Alan West (whom I voted for) is my Representative. I also read and respect Drs. Sowell and Williams. I would probably vote for any one of them for President. That being said, I am tired of the pundits who seem to be of the mind that we must replace “their black guy” with “our black guy”. Have we really reached the point in our society where we believe that once a black person has held a certain office or position that said position may only be held by another black in perpetuity? I am sick and tired of our racial political spoils system. Perhaps I am over reacting to this article, but my feelings remain as stated.

I’m a HUGE Cain fan, and have argued that the sure way for Obama to lose the presidential election in 2012 is for Republicans to run a black person. Not an incompetent purely affirmative-action pick, like Obama was for the Democrats. But a solid, charismatic, articulate America- and Constitution-loving black American. Herman Cain has my vote!

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many people I respect so much think so highly of him and his prospects of being nominated and elected, I’m going to watch carefully for chances to hear him speak.

I am also looking for a chance to hear Sarah Palin give a serious policy talk, so maybe I can get over my main objection to her, that something about her manner of speaking sets my teeth on edge – or that was the impression I came away with the last time I saw her on a TV talk show.

Though good choices don’t forget former NM Governor Gary Johnson!
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I love Herman Cain. I loved being surprised by forceful yet charismatic thoughtfulness when he filled in for some of the big name talk radio personalities who were on vacation. I thought he was one of the best speakers at CPAC 2010. I was disappointed he didn’t run for Governor of Georgia in 2010.

I DO NOT think he should run for President in 2012. He’s too unknown. He’s too inexperienced in public service. (though obviously he’d be better than Obama were he elected).

But GOP Chair NOW would be a great idea! Think about it. He’s loved by social and economic conservatives alike, he’s a financial wizard, and he’s one of the best conservative communicators we got.

I think he might be able to do more for his party and country if he were to jump into the GOP Chair race now and lead the party into 2012 and maybe down the road help out Georgia (2014) and the US (2016/2020).

I’d be curious as to your thoughts Mr. Erickson.