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Friday, February 11, 2011

Ex-Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain Announces Presidential Exploratory Committee

After many months of "prayerful consideration," Herman Cain, the former chief executive of Godfather's Pizza and the conservative host of a popular talk radio show in Georgia, has formed an exploratory committee to run for president as a Republican.

The announcement came on his website, where Cain wrote:

"The American Dream is under attack. In fact, a recent survey found 67% of the American People believe America is headed in the wrong direction. Sadly, this comes as no surprise to those of us who have watched an out-of-control federal government that spends recklessly, taxes too much and oversteps its Constitutional limits far too often."

Cain, an African-American Republican, holds a master's degree in computer science from Purdue University and was a corporate vice president for Burger King before running Godfather's Pizza. Previously, he served as chairman of the board of directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City -- and was chairman of the board for the National Restaurant Association.

He has never been elected to public office, but he did briefly run for president in 2000.

In 2004, Cain ran for U.S. Senate in Georgia, coming in second place to then-Congressman Johnny Isakson in the Republican primary (many believe that had Cain forced a runoff, he would have defeated Isakson in a head-to-head match-up). During the campaign, Cain was criticized for having previously donated money to former Sen. Bob Kerrey of Nebraska, a Democrat.

Speaking of money, Cain's challenge will be to raise the kind of funds needed to run a serious presidential campaign. In prior conversations, Cain implied to me that he would not self-fund his campaign.

But though Cain has himself admitted that he would be a "dark horse" candidate, he will be greatly aided by the fact that he is a full-spectrum conservative with solid fiscal and social credentials. Christian conservatives love him, and The Club for Growth endorsed him for Senate in 2004. Cain is also close with fiscal conservative and two-time presidential candidate Steve Forbes. Depending on the field, there is great potential for him to rally conservative activists and bloggers to his cause.

For months now, Cain has been rumored to be seriously considering a presidential run. Perhaps not coincidentally, RedState's Erick Erickson recently announced the launch of a new radio show, "The Erick Erickson Show" on Atlanta's WBS radio -- a station which also broadcasts Cain's popular radio show.

Early Morning Swim: Howard Dean Smacks Newt Gingrich Around on Immigration

So, Dean and Newt had a debate last night at George Washington University, and this was pretty awesome, too.
The former House Speaker defended his opposition to gay marriage when a female LGBT activist pressed him for pushing the Defense of Marriage Act .
“I think I have as much right to my belief as you do your’s,” Gingrich told the student, framing the push for gay marriage as part of an attack on the freedom of religion.
“I don’t think they’re equally as valid,” Dean said, pushing back. “How old is Leviticus?”


February 01, 2011 C-SPAN http://MOXNews.com
Howard Dean and Newt Gingrich participated in a debate that addressed several issues such as the size and scope of government, health care, deficit spending, and U.S. foreign policy goals.
Introduction


Health Care


Economy


Gov. Howard Dean and Newt Gingrich debate: part of the Economy section   




National Security and Foreign Policy


Immigration


Gov. Howard Dean and Newt Gingrich debate: part of the immigration section   




2012 Elections


Audience questions


Audience questions

Foreclosure Mediation


February 1, 2011

Senate Committee Judiciary
Witnesses testified on efforts to slow the growth of home mortgage foreclosures through bankruptcy courts.

Speakers

Commercial Real Estate and Bank Stability, Federal Officials Panel


February 4, 2011

Troubled Asset Relief Program Oversight Panel
Witnesses testified on the impact of the commercial real estate market on the stability of banks. In his testimony, Patrick Parkinson said that banks have only taken 40 to 50 percent of the losses from commercial real estate they could eventually incur, but he added that problems in the sector are mostly a threat to smaller banks and do not appear to pose a risk to the entire financial system.


Speakers

  • Kaufman, Edward

    U.S. Senator Delaware (Democratic)
  • McWatters, Mark

    Member Troubled Asset Relief Program Oversight Panel
  • Neiman, Richard

    Member Troubled Asset Relief Program Oversight Panel
  • Parkinson, Patrick

    Director Federal Reserve->Banking Supervision and Regulation
  • Silvers, Damon

    Member Troubled Asset Relief Program Oversight Panel
  • Thompson, Sandra

    Director Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation->Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection
  • Troske, Kenneth

    Member Troubled Asset Relief Program Oversight Panel
  • Wilson, David

    Deputy Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency->Credit and Market Risk

Commercial Real Estate and Bank Stability, Analysts and Industry Representatives


February 4, 2011

Troubled Asset Relief Program Oversight Panel
Witnesses testified on the impact of the commercial real estate market on the stability of banks. They focused on comparisons between the situations in the commercial and residential markets, and examined some details of the commercial real estate business.
Witnesses testified on the impact of the commercial real estate market on the stability of banks. They focused on comparisons between the situations in the commercial and residential markets, and examined some details of the commercial real estate business.

Speakers
  • Anderson, Matthew

    Managing Director Foresight Analytics

  • Kaufman, Edward

    U.S. Senator Delaware (Democratic)

  • McWatters, Mark

    Member Troubled Asset Relief Program Oversight Panel

  • Neiman, Richard

    Member Troubled Asset Relief Program Oversight Panel

  • Parkus, Richard

    Executive Director Morgan Stanley->Research

  • Troske, Kenneth

    Member Troubled Asset Relief Program Oversight Panel

  • Woodwell, Jamie

    Vice President Mortgage Bankers Assn->Commercial Real Estate Research
  • US Ecomonic Outlook



    House Committee Budget
    Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified about fiscal policy and the state of the economy. Among the topics he addressed were efforts to restrict inflation, economic growth predictions, and future unemployment levels.
    Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified about fiscal policy and the state of the economy. Among the topics he addressed were efforts to restrict inflation, economic growth predictions, and future unemployment levels.
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    Speakers