Reuters: Herman Cain says "I am suspending my presidential campaign"

[Hissyspit]

Source: Reuters

@Reuters: Herman Cain says "I am suspending my presidential campaign"

No link yet.

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Hmmm, didn't see that coming...

[Blaq Dem]

1. I'm still curious as to what was in those text messages.

Must have been some deep $#!+.

[Joe Bacon]

57. I'm sure Gloria Cain's divorce lawyer has seen them...

[YvonneCa]

2. Another one 'voted off the island'...

...as our President once said.

[Initech]

55. Yeah this does have a survivor feel to it doesn't it?

[Indianademocrat91]

3. He's suspended it

Meaning he can still take donations.....pathetic piece of shit just like the newturd

[No Elephants]

66. He did meet with his donors before announcing.

[bemildred]

4. Does mean that we can hope that he will be back in the race soon?

[No Elephants]

67. Sadly, no. Democrats will miss Herman most of all. At least on the male side.

We'll miss Michelle in the general as well.

[earcandle]

5. Yeah! Another misogynist bites the dust!

[romantico]

9. What

WHat does 'Suspending his campaign' actually mean? Is he out? It's a little vague. Cain blames EVERYONE but himself. I do not feel sorry for his wife. She is up there clapping and nodding when he said all allegations are false just shows she is just as dumb as her husband is. When she files for divorce down the road, I want this video played showing her how big of a fool she is.

[thelordofhell]

22. suspending his campaign means he can still receive donations

$$$$$$$$$$

[LiberalAndProud]

25. I'm guessing that he wants to remain eligible for matching funds.

Sucking on the government tit, don't you know.

[beac]

28. That makes me SO angry.

Hope Obama uses this in the general to point out how the anti-"Entitlement" crowd has no problem taking taxpayers money to pay off their dead campaign debts.

[tomm2thumbs]

6. The GOP has more 'suspenders' than a mime convention

I'm in 'suspense' about the next ones...

[earcandle]

8. Cute!

[tomm2thumbs]

15. last night

I put a blank cassette tape in my stereo and turned the volume all the way up and the mime next door went nuts!


or from the original...

Last night I played a blank tape at full blast. The mime next door went nuts.
-- Stephen Wright

[awoke_in_2003]

29. That sounds like something...

Steven Wright would say.

[tomm2thumbs]

32. that's what I said

when I saw it on a mime jokes page - and I do think you are right

I amended the post!

[awoke_in_2003]

33. I'd recognize that dry delivery anywhere. nt

[russspeakeasy]

7. A dolt, a real dolt. I wanted him to stay in so that his text msgs

would get out.

[earcandle]

10. Huntsman is the only one in the whole lot with any credibility.

[totodeinhere]

18. Not him either. He is just trying to appear more moderate as a campaign tactic. He is hoping

that the right wing base will split it's votes over the others allowing him to slip through. But it's a tactic only. He signed off on that no new taxes under any circumstances pledge just like the rest of them did. And he is for an aggressive interventionist foreign policy. He is a dirt bag just like the rest of them. Oh, but he does speak Chinese. LOL.

[mvd]

75. There are a FEW things where he's better. Not many though

He's against torture, has doubts about troops remaining in Afghanistan, isn't completely anti-immigration, and actually has respect for the P{resident. You're right though that it would just be a "nicer" kind of collapse with him in charge. Still would be America's downfall.

[earcandle]

77. And he agrees with theories such as evolution and climate change...

[L. Coyote]

11. LINK: Reuters "Cain suspends 2012 campaign"

Reuters

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/03/us-usa-campai...

ATLANTA | Sat

(Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain effectively ended his White House bid on Saturday under the weight of accusations of sexual harassment and marital infidelity.

Cain told supporters at an event in Atlanta that the charges hurled at him over the weeks are "false and unproved"

Dec 3, 2011 1:56pm EST
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ON DU: Dec-03-11 1:43pm EST

Response to Original message
95. "I am suspending my Presidential campaign"

[LiberalLovinLug]

12. One down

[tomm2thumbs]

14. omg- that's hilarious /nt

[Odin2005]

13. See ya, Pizza Dork.

[SoapBox]

16. Dang!

Damn...ok, so I'm torn.

I can't even listen to this skeeze ball.

But...

I SO wanted him to continue...he is a mighty fine Poster Child for everything that is WRONG in America, the GOPBagger/T.Hater Parties and the World today. Liar...Cheater...Money Grubber...Power Monger...SLEEZE BALL...Cheater (had to say it again)!

Hopefully, he will endorse someone (The Palin Kiss of Death) AND he will still be out and about.

My gut tells me that he will disappear faster than Sandusky.

[Veracious]

17. 9 LOL 9 LOL 9 LOL.....LATER!!!!!!!

Bout time fucking loser....

[PatSeg]

19. What a pathetic con artist he is

I can't believe those people can't see through the obvious BS.

[stlsaxman]

20. Suspending until his divorce is finalized?

[Ken Burch]

50. Which explains why he'd want to remain eligible for donations...

[Hulk]

21. What a shame.....

He was so entertaining. It just blows me away that such a large portion of this country are ass-dumb enough to support this clown. We'll miss you Herb...but I'm sure the other clowns will keep us entertained.

[JackRiddler]

23. Shit, now the cable "news" networks have to scramble for the next 3 weeks of programming.

[CanonRay]

24. On to his new job at Fox

It's always somebody else's fault. What ever happened to personal responsibility Herman?

[No Elephants]

68. Weren't you listening? He SAID he took responsiblity for all his mistakes.

Rethugs seldom forget to give lip service to personal responsibility--right before they blame everyone else.

[kestrel91316]

26. Have you QUIT or not, you POS??

[alfredo]

34. If he suspends, I think he can still take contributions.

[Lars77]

27. Why are people celebrating this?

Do people WANT a serious candidate to emerge on the Republican side? The more idiots like this they have over there the worse they look. And imagine if they actually nominated one, it would be awesome.

[senseandsensibility]

49. There ARE no serious candidates on the Republican side!

Just corporate shills trying to outdo each other.

[No Elephants]

70. So far, they've done a good job of ignoring the one I consider their best candidate,

namely, Huntsman.

A Mormon who says ignoring science is dumb has no constituency at all on the right.

So, here's hoping they continue to ignore him.

[No Elephants]

69. Well, it's a mixed blessing. I love to see exposure of the hypocrisy of the Party that claims

ownership of God, family values and patriotism. And I believe each instance of that has long-term, positive benefit for the Democratic Party and for America as a whole.

Besides, I doubt Cain was going to get the nomination anyway, despite an apparent surge. When it comes to race in America, polls have proven deceptive. And I think his surge was temporary.

Bottom line: I have trouble imagining that Republican primary voters were going to guaranty that the next President of the United States of America was an African American man.

As for Newt, Romney and Huntsman, they all have severe problems at the nomination stage, with the religious right and even the religious "moral majority," which will, IMO, lead to a very dispirited Republican base.

So, overall, I see Cain's withdrawing in disgrace as a win for Democrats.

[SoapBox]

30. GOPBaggers...horrible for America but great at answering that 3AM Booty Call!

...I LAUGHED when I just heard this.

[krispos42]

31. !!!

[Callalily]

47. You said it much better

than I could have conveyed my opinions.

[greiner3]

35. This has been expected for more than a week now.

Several months ago I thought Mitt Romney would get the Republican presidential candidate nod. I'm not so sure anymore.

Fox News, read Rupert Murdoch, is backing Newt Gingrich all the way. Most of the other conservative media, Rush, Glenn Back, Mike Savage, and more, seem to still be backing Mitt.

For those who are keeping score, this makes about half a dozen 'front runners' the Republicans have had since the beginning of summer.

Mitt, Michelle Bachmann, Rick Perry, Cain and now Newt. Sarah Palin was supposed to make a big splash by entering the race sometime in the early fall. However, she nodded out by saying she thought by being a political pundit, having her shows on both Fox and TLC, she was more effective than being President of the United States. I think the country breathed a huge collective sigh of relief for that decision. Although she could just 'change her mind' if Newt does not pan out and all his 'baggage' does not hurt him in the early Republican primaries.

So far though Obama has been the winner of all but the last Republican debate. I think Mitt would be Obama's most difficult opposition for president. On the other hand, if Newt does get in, maybe the prediction that the Earth will be destroyed in 2012 might just come true.

[dotymed]

36. What campaign? n/t

[williesgirl]

37. Does this mean we taxpayers can stop paying for his fucking security?

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

38. What campaign? nt

[fascisthunter]

39. In other words: "This Charade has made me richer, thanks!"

[Kingofalldems]

40. Another victim of those dirty liberals!

[DFW]

41. This is a terrible, sad, event that will be mourned

....by every comedian in America!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Herman Cain (to the tune of Three Blind Mice)

Herman Cain, Herman Cain
See how he runs, see how he runs
He’s agile and changes positions with ease
He doesn’t aim well, but he’s aiming to please
With each new position you get extra cheese
He’s Herman Cain

Herman Cain, Herman Cain
He’s lots of fun, he’s lots of fun
You ask him “where’s Libya?” He doesn’t know.
“Is that near New York or perhaps near Bordeaux?”
The thing is to get on the Letterman show.
He’s Herman Cain

Herman Cain, Herman Cain
He stopped his run, he stopped his run,
He’s got a big interview telling his side
He tells it in earnest and tells it with pride
He’d give you the details, but his iPhone died
He’s Herman Cain!

[Hissyspit]

42. @DavidShuster: "suspending" instead of "ending" means Cain will get fed matching funds. Surprisingl

@DavidShuster: "suspending" instead of "ending" means Cain will get fed matching funds. Surprisingly smart move for a previously haphazard Cain team.

[SoapBox]

45. SO "Herb" will be Sucking the Teat of Government Dollars (actually your and my dollars)!

That makes him even MORE of a scum.

[jimlup]

43. As Rachel said - it was more of a show

I for one am sad that it is over. This penis clown was entertaining if nothing else.

[BlueJazz]

44. Great...Just Great...I finally get somebody who I truly respect and he quits...Sigh..

[Fuddnik]

46. Bye-bye Herman. Tell the wife we said "hi".

If she didn't already throw your sorry ass out.

[workinclasszero]

48. Religious right/republican family values

strike again!

See ya Grope/pizzaman!

[sendero]

51. He not only had an affair for 13 years..

.. he had it with a white woman. Y'all think the Republican base is going to get over that? He's burnt toast and he knows it.

[No Elephants]

72. Ginger is a White woman by surname, but I don't think we know her ancestry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsqH3c0zBdo&feature=rela...

[deacon]

52. The epitome of a calomedy. n/t

[PuffedMica]

53. We took down Cain. 'Mr. Baggage ' Gingrich is next

These Republicans are so flawed it is incredible they even attempt to run for President, much less dog catcher.

[No Elephants]

71. Careful We don't want to eliminate ALL their worst candidates..

IMO, Huntsman was the best one in the clown car.

I don't want to see Republicans finally get down to him.

[PuffedMica]

74. We had the chance to crush the Republicans when we took office in 2009

We made the mistake of giving them a fair chance, and now it is coming back to hurt us. All Republicans are to be defeated at every opportunity, and if they supply the means, we should take full advantage of the situation. By grinding every front runner in the right wing field into the pavement, we will discourage any of them from running for office.

[Bucky]

54. Thank goodness he's only suspending & not ending it. You know, in case there's a groundswell.

Perhaps the adoring multitudes will clamor for his inevitable return.

[workinclasszero]

56. ROTFLMAO! Oh my the freepers are cryin for the Grifter to save them!

LOLOLOLOLOL!

The freepers are in meltdown mode!

[Doc Holliday]

58. To throw out

a quote from Tombstone:

"Well......bye."

[L0oniX]

59. Bout time.

[leftyohiolib]

60. if u blow your shot at the white house b/c you cant keep it in your pants . blame yourself

[DeSwiss]

61. K&R

THE ONION
December 3, 2011

Rumors Of Extramarital Affair End Campaign Of Presidential Candidate Who Didn't Know China Has Nuclear Weapons

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[lib2DaBone]

62. Poor Herman.. he spent all that money on Flag Lapel Pins....

.. and that nifty Pimp Hat......

Hell, George Bush got thru 8 years of corruption by merely wearing a flag pin and depending on his buddies at Fox News.

Wonder what went wrong?

[YOHABLO]

63. Suspend Puh- leeeze !

He uses the word 'Suspend' because he doesn't want to use the words 'I Quit' !

[IowaGuy]

64. money, money

He used the word "suspend" so he can legally still fund raise...if he quit the money train is over.
Just another fine American entrepreneur taking full advantage of a fool being born every minute....

[unkachuck]

65. see ya hermie, give a hug and kiss from me to the Mrs....

....and happy trails to you, until we meet again....

[ElboRuum]

73. With the exception of possibly FR, not a single f*** was given that day...

My initial thought was, "He's still running?"

[mvd]

76. I could see that coming. No one with that many..

accusations could stay in. Bye, Cain, and I hope Gingrich is next.