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Good Lord, Herman Cain Joins Fox News Channel as Contributor

by Jorge Rivas on February 15 2013, 2:12PM

Fox News announced on Friday that it has signed former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain on as a contributor. “Cain’s impressive resume makes him a valuable addition to the Fox News and Fox Business lineup. As a political expert with…

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

Herman Cain: Romney’s Black Supporters Too Busy Working to Take Polls

by Jorge Rivas on August 30 2012, 11:19AM

Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain said he expects more blacks to vote for Mitt Romney than polls indicate because many “working” blacks likely were not polled.

Topics: /NOW Blog, Politics

Herman Cain’s RNC ‘ABC’s’ — American Black Conservatives

by Jorge Rivas on August 28 2012, 11:27AM

Despite not being part of the formal convention program, former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain is making the rounds and making himself available for interviews at the Republican National Convention

Topics: /NOW Blog, Politics

Herman Cain is Back: He’s kicking off his “Solutions” Bus Tour

by Jorge Rivas on January 5 2012, 12:28PM

And he’s not letting go of the 9-9-9 plan.

Topics: GOP Primary, /NOW Blog, Politics

A Brief Uncensored Guide to Herman Cain’s Memorable Campaign Talk

by Jamilah King, Hatty Lee on November 14 2011, 9:48AM

We’ve rounded up some of the presidential hopeful’s most quotable moments.

Topics: GOP Primary, Politics

How Do We Dismantle Rape Culture? [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on November 14 2011, 9:30AM

From Penn State to Herman Cain, the hazards of patriarchy have come out in full force. Here’s what you had to say.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality

Herman Cain’s Break With Black Conservatism Gets Him White Support

by Shani O. Hilton on November 11 2011, 10:00AM

Embattled GOP favorite Herman Cain has built his presidential campaign on being unapologetically rich, and black.

Topics: GOP Primary, Politics

What Do Herman Cain and Joe Paterno Have in Common?

by Akiba Solomon on November 10 2011, 11:19PM

The scandals engulfing the Republican presidential candidate and the deposed Penn State football coach are fruit from the same poisoned tree.

Topics: Akiba Solomon

Herman Cain’s Tax Plan is Falling Out of Favor With Voters

by Shani O. Hilton on October 26 2011, 1:00PM

Conservatives prefer Rick Perry’s approach.

Topics: Politics

Rick Perry Reserves His ‘Brother’ References for Herman Cain

by Jorge Rivas on October 19 2011, 3:34PM

Is the Texas governor trying to make up for his “Niggerhead” ranch controversy?

Topics: Politics

Herman Cain Defends Plans for Border ‘Technology’ in GOP Debate

by Shani O. Hilton on October 19 2011, 10:07AM

If you think Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax plan is bad, wait ‘till you hear what’s he’s got in store for immigration enforcement.

Topics: Politics

Poll: Herman Cain Leads the Way Among GOP Contenders

by Jorge Rivas on October 13 2011, 2:34PM

The black conservative businessman continues his surprising run in the GOP primary.

Topics: Politics

Sherri Shepherd to Herman Cain on The View: ‘People Fall on Hard Times’

by Jorge Rivas on October 12 2011, 10:47AM

The View’s Sherri Shepherd says Herman Cain needs to show some compassion.

Topics: Economy

Debate Night in the GOP: What’s Their Plan for the Economy?

by Shani O. Hilton on October 12 2011, 9:25AM

The president’s jobs bill failed in the Senate yesterday, and then Republicans debated the economy—or, really, Herman Cain’s “9-9-9” plan and his love for Alan Greenspan.

Topics: Economy, Politics

America’s Conservatives Love Herman Cain’s Empty Race Talk

by Shani O. Hilton on October 11 2011, 10:00AM

And it’s not just the Tea Party that’s listening.

Topics: GOP Primary, Politics

Herman Cain, Allen West and the Black GOP’s Low Hopes

by Shani O. Hilton on September 22 2011, 10:04AM

As the GOP primary unfolds, the antics of the party’s two leading African Americans seem farcical. But there’s a long history of black conservatism in American politics.

Topics: GOP Primary, Politics