Herman Cain is the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, according to a litany of recent primary polls. But is he actually running for president?
In what is either a genius move or a decision that could ultimately derail his 2012 hopes, the former Godfather’s Pizza executive has suddenly become the man to beat in the Republican primary race by essentially not running an actual campaign.
Bachmann’s ex-staff in New Hampshire calls campaign ‘dishonest’ and ‘cruel’
“The manner in which some in the national team conducted themselves towards Team-NH was rude, unprofessional, dishonest, and at times cruel,” the letter reads. “But more concerning was how abrasive, discourteous, and dismissive some within the national team were towards many New Hampshire citizens.”
As Bachmann spoke at an Iowa faith forum tonight, a crowd swarmed Herman Cain in the back. A lady squealed when Cain hugged her. “What’s your favorite movie?” a man yelled. Cain motioned for folks to quiet down. “The Godfather,” he whispered.
Rick Perry went hunting in Iowa Saturday:
Dressed in camouflage boots and a neon orange vest, the Texas governor went on a shooting expedition with Steve King, an Iowa congressman who is influential among social conservatives in the state. King, who is personally close to Michele Bachmann, has yet to endorse in the Republican presidential primary.
Nevada GOP moves its 2012 caucus to Feb. 4
The move will allow New Hampshire to schedule its first in the nation primary on Jan. 10, averting calendar chaos that could have forced the state to hold its vote in December.
For just $4,500, this amazing, six-foot-tall Rick Perry chia head can be YOURS!
“The bust was initially used by Dairy Waste Management, a company which manufactures Cow Wow, a liquid fertilizer made from dairy cow manure without the manure odor. Last year they commissioned busts of Perry and Bill White, former mayor of Houston and Perry’s opponent in the 2010 gubernatorial election. The “hair” of each candidate was ivy, and voters were asked to vote for their favorite hair (www.votecowwow.com). Nobody had to split hairs in that race – Bill White won by a landslide. Ivy can certainly level a playing scalp.
At last year’s ACL Festival in Austin, Rick’s larger-than-life head entertained thousands of concert-goers who kissed his cheeks, picked his nose and admired his ivy.”
The $4,500 includes a bottle of Cow Wow, btw. (via The Awl)
That’s “some pig.” (Charlie Neibergall/AP)
My friend Charlie Dharapak is covering the Iowa State Fair this week for AP. On behalf of America, I’d like to thank him for this photo (and others I’ve been posting the past few days here and at The Ticket).
Sarah Palin’s polka dot toenails at the Iowa State Fair (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
