Written By: Janah Stokes, Staff Writer
On the front page of Herman Cain’s website, in giant font, it reads, “It’s Time to RENEW the U.S.A.” Herman Cain is a republican presidential candidate, running for the presidency.
Before Cain jumped into the election, he was the CEO of Godfather’s Pizza located in Atlanta, Georgia. Even though Cain has never been a public servant, he mentioned how his leadership over several corporations held just as much responsibility. Cain is a confident character who is certain that he will win the 2012 election.
“Herman Cain talks too much. He talks before he thinks and his plan is unorganized and confusing,” said Gabriel Addy, a junior communications major at Old Dominion University.
Cain has recently been focusing on his “9-9-9” plan. His vision is for the government “to get off our backs, out of our pockets and out of our way.”
The “9-9-9” plan renews business taxes, individual taxes and national sales taxes. According to Cain’s plan, taxes will be at a nine percent flat rate.
During the most recent debate on CNN, Cain argued that it is “revenue-neutral and does not raise taxes on those that are making the least.”
Cain believes his plan is being attacked because lobbyists, accountants and politicians don’t want to replace the current tax code with a new one.
“They want to be able to continue to manipulate the American people with a 10 million-word mess,” he stated.
If Cain has his way, places like New Hampshire where there is currently no sales tax, will have one if he is voted into office.
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum called Cain’s plan “naïve” at the Republican debate. Cain’s “9-9-9” plan isn’t the only talk of the town regarding his candidacy. Sexual harassment allegations against Cain have recently taken the spotlight.
Revelations of sexual harassment from the 1990’s has kept Cain’s campaign all over the media.
“I don’t think it’s hurting his campaign, because according to polls he is still ahead as the leading GOP candidate, and his support in on a steady incline,” said Keshaun Pearson, a senior and I.T. Network Engineering and Business major.
According to CNN, Herman Cain remains tied with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination.
Some believe that Cain is being negatively targeted by the media and his opponents.
“I think it’s a very ugly witch hunt and I think it’s very unfair,” said Donald Trump.
News of sexual harassment claims came out Sunday, accusing Cain of verbally and sexually harassing two women who worked under him at Godfather’s Pizza. Cain at first denied the allegations, and most Republicans dismissed them with seven out of ten stating that it did not affect they’re strong support for Cain.
