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    Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich for president

    By Chris Moody | The Ticket – Sat, Jan 28, 2012

    Cain and Gingrich before a Republican debate in November (Evan Vucci/AP)

    Businessman and former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain endorsed Newt Gingrich for president Saturday at a dinner in West Palm Beach, Florida, calling it a "surprise occasion."

    "I hereby officially and enthusiastically endorse Newt Gingrich for president of the United States!" Cain said. "One of the biggest reasons is the fact that I know that Speaker Gingrich is a patriot, Speaker Gingrich is not afraid of bold ideas and I also know that Speaker Gingrich is running for president and going through this sausage grinder. I know what this sausage grinder is all about."

    Cain, who dropped his bid for the White House in December, had formerly said he would not make an endorsement. Instead, he opted to endorse "the people" instead.

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    5,391 comments

    • Observer
      Observer  •  27 days ago
      Poor Newt! Cain's endorsement is a curse, not a blessing. Now he sure as hell has no chance to get into the White House.
    • Steve
      Steve  •  27 days ago
      He's just hoping with his endorsement Newt will agree to do a little wife swapping!
    • James
      James  •  Jackson, Tennessee  •  28 days ago
      a GOVERNMENT, OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE,. just when are we the people going to take back our government
    • Arthur
      Arthur  •  Moorestown, New Jersey  •  26 days ago
      Well, there goes Newt.
    • Bob Uda
      Bob Uda  •  Carlsbad, California  •  26 days ago
      Two adulturers in a pea pod.
    • wisner
      wisner  •  27 days ago
      When I saw that, I went right down to the comments... :)
    • Agata
      Agata  •  Billings, Montana  •  28 days ago
      Didn't even read the article... came straight to the comments for a much better read!
      LOL
    • murdermyster...
      murdermyster...  •  28 days ago
      And their next appearance will be on "Wife Swappers."
    • Q
      Q  •  Surfside, California  •  28 days ago
      Right now I wish my ancestors had the sense to stick it out in Ireland during the potato famine.
    • in_detox
      in_detox  •  28 days ago
      lol...you can't make this stuff up!
    • Jerry
      Jerry  •  27 days ago
      Way to go Newt! Now you've got both Herman Cain and Rick Perry in your pocket. Any more beaten GOP contenders you want to score (please don't say that the Bachmann)?
    • rrtrack
      rrtrack  •  27 days ago
      Cain endorses Gingrich, and Romney's lead soars to 15%....
    • RealAmericanPatriot
      RealAmericanPatriot  •  27 days ago
      Redkraka's mother has slept with so many Black men, Martin Luther King may be Redkrakas daddy.
    • THE MAN
      THE MAN  •  27 days ago
      Republicans seem to be suffering from electile dysfunction.
    • Iraqi Christian
      Iraqi Christian  •  El Cajon, California  •  28 days ago
      This is so much fun, it's like watching episodes of three stooges... NYUK. NYUK. NYUK...
    • Vin
      Vin  •  Chandler, Arizona  •  27 days ago
      From one adulterer to another
    • Tea Bụggers
      Tea Bụggers  •  28 days ago
      Mr. Hanky endorses Mr. Panky.
    • Chairface Chippendale
      Chairface Chippendale  •  Charlotte, North Carolina  •  27 days ago
      Have you noticed that Callista is never more than arm's reach from Newt? She's afraid he'll get all "patriotic" again. She doesn't trust him, either.
    • ManInTheStreet
      ManInTheStreet  •  28 days ago
      Newt graphically explained the difference between "Libya" and "labia" to Herman.
    • Kathy
      Kathy  •  Pleasanton, California  •  28 days ago
      They have alot in common!
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