Albany Herald endorses Herman Cain
Newspaper states “Cain the obvious choice for Senate”

FOREST PARK, GA (July 12) - In its Sunday edition, the Albany Herald endorsed Republican U.S Senate candidate Herman Cain.

   “I am excited that the Albany Herald chose to endorse me over two sitting congressmen,” said Cain. “This shows that Georgia is ready for a new voice and a new determination to face the big issues boldly. My message of replacing the tax code with the Fair Tax, restructuring Social Security with a system of optional personal retirement accounts and stopping out of control government spending is resonating with the people of Albany and throughout this great state.”

   Noting that Herman has three beliefs, “in God, in himself and in the opportunities this country offers,” the Albany Herald provides reasons for their endorsement of his candidacy:

   “Cain is believable. He is an optimist. He evokes confidence. His straightforward manner is refreshing. He can explain issues, how they relate to the different constituent groups and what he believes are common-sense solutions in a manner that people can understand. He touts his record as a problem solver and stresses that public officeholders should be about solving problems. Cain sees leadership as crafting better solutions, not just being out front.

   “He exudes enthusiasm that is contagious. He instills hope,” the Albany Herald continues. 

   They conclude that the person Herman is today “is the product of doing what’s right, morally and ethically over a lifetime” and that “voting for Cain in the Republican Primary, Georgians will be selecting a citizen equipped to lead in an impressive way.”

   The full text of the endorsement follows.

Cain the obvious choice for Senate
By: Kay Read, Editor and Gary Boley, Publisher

   Voters in both the Democratic and Republican primaries next week will have an array of candidates from which to choose in the U.S Senate race to succeed Sen. Zell Miller.

   The Republican ballot offers three candidates, each with strengths. The Democratic field of eight, however, lacks anyone ready to assume the responsibilities and tradition of strong representation Georgia has generally held in the U.S Senate. Democrats failed to field a standout. 

   Democrat Congresswoman Denise Majette has the advantage of 18 months in the U.S House but little else. She’s thrown away the opportunity constituents in the 4th Congressional District gave her for a wild gamble in this race. Businessman Cliff Oxford built a successful technology company, which made him a millionaire when he sold it years later. However, the baggage of two divorces hangs over him. State Sen. Mary Squires can boast of her status as a veteran of the National Guard and Army Reserves, but she was elected to her current position in the State Senate only in 2002. Talent in the rest of the Democratic field is even weaker.

   By contrast, the Republicans offer retired businessman Herman Cain, U.S Rep. Mac Collins and U.S Rep. Johnny Isakson. 

   Although, Cain has never served in elected office, his broad and deep background which includes impressive successes in the corporate world, combined with his natural and developed talents, has equipped him well for the office he now seeks.

   Cain has three beliefs: in God, in himself and in the opportunities this country offers. Sounds trite? Not when you hear this man say it. 

   Cain is believable. He is an optimist. He evokes confidence. He is engaging and energetic. His straightforward manner is refreshing. He can explain issues, and how they relate to different constituent groups and what he believes are common-sense solutions in a manner that people can understand. He touts his record as a problem solver and stresses that public office holders should be about solving problems. Cain sees leadership as crafting better solutions, not just being out front. 

   He is not cagedy and doesn’t hesitant to go on the record. Ask him any question, and you see a quick mind and hear a response steeped in a large body of life experiences. He exudes enthusiasm that is contagious. He instills hope.

   After earning degrees from Morehouse College and Purdue University, his years in the corporate world honed his understanding of finances and economics. His 18-month appointment to a national economic and tax reform commission in the mid-1990’s gave him insight into national issues. The person he is today is the product of doing what’s right, morally and ethically, over a lifetime. 

   In voting for Cain in the Republican Primary, Georgians will be selecting a citizen equipped to lead in an impressive way.