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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNo network was interested in airing Herman Cain's 7-minute teabagger response last night
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/24/herman-cain-speech-tea-party-state-of-the-union_n_1229060.htmlHerman Cain Speech: Former GOP Presidential Candidate To Give Tea Party State Of The Union Response
First Posted: 01/24/2012 5:14 pm Updated: 01/24/2012 5:22 pm
<snip>"Herman Cain has been a steadfast advocate for the values of the Tea Party and the practical solutions needed to solve the problems that face our nation. By following President Obama, Cain will have an opportunity to square off with the failed policies of the Obama administration," Sal Russo, chief strategist of the Tea Party Express, the nation's largest Tea Party political action committee, said in a statement announcing Cain's speech. "Whether it is a flat tax, a fair tax or a combination of the two, reforming the tax code must be a priority. Americans want straight talk and honest solutions, and Herman Cain will deliver a pro-growth message strongly and clearly."
While the Tea Party may be standing behind Cain, it doesn't look like the news networks are. Fox News, MSNBC and CNN all told the Atlantic Wire on Tuesday afternoon that they had no plans to broadcast his approximately 7-minute address. The lack of interest in the broadcast will force viewers to watch Cain speak online.
Cain has been doing his best to remain in the media spotlight after suspending his presidential campaign last year in the wake of numerous claims that he'd sexually harassed female co-workers while head of the National Restaurant Association. He launched his Cain Connections campaign earlier this year, which he's since promoted by offering the "unconventional" endorsement of "the people" and appearing with comedian Stephen Colbert in South Carolina for a rally the day before the state's GOP presidential primary.
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Not even Fox? This guy is radioactive.
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No network was interested in airing Herman Cain's 7-minute teabagger response last night (Original Post)
NNN0LHI
Jan 2012
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And what's more important, Tarheel_Dem "wasn't interested in" hearing it either.
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2012
#11
WI_DEM
(33,497 posts)1. The tea party? have they one elected congress person?
No! they are republicans.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)2. The 3 people who streamed it thought it was pretty good
Happyhippychick
(8,379 posts)3. I'll broadcast it right here: 9-9-9. 9-9-9. 9-9-9. 9-9-9. 9-9-9. 9-9-9.
Shall I go on?
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)5. You left out this...
(Old Sci-Fi movie poster updated by DUer GReedDiamond)
GReedDiamond
(5,312 posts)6. I thought that looked familiar...nt
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)7. You did a great job
And I'm always happy to credit you for your work.
GReedDiamond
(5,312 posts)8. Thanks, you're too kind...nt
Javaman
(62,530 posts)4. he was fox news useful tool until
cain shot himself with a bazooka in the foot over his fling.
julian09
(1,435 posts)9. The guy has nothing and is an ignoramus
He can't cash in like Palin did, he is a joke and a bad one at that.
lpbk2713
(42,757 posts)10. It would have only been an infomercial for Cain anyhow.
He's milking all he can in conjunction with his book and paid appearance tour.
"And don't forget to pick up some pizza in the lobby. Reasonably priced, of course."
Tarheel_Dem
(31,234 posts)11. And what's more important, Tarheel_Dem "wasn't interested in" hearing it either.
Let's prioritize here.