Tag Archives: presidential race
In my previous post about Herman Cain, I suggested responses to the sexual harassment allegations that could keep him in the running. Now I agree with former Ohio Secretary of State who said at the beginning of this debacle that Cain is toast.
If you were betting, when do you think he will leave the race for president?
And what do you think last night’s election returns mean for him and the rest of the Republican candidates?
Arena Asks:Herman Cain held a press conference tonight to defend his reputation, choosing to address accusations of sexual harassment directly. “I have never acted inappropriately with anyone, period,” Cain said, indicating that he has no idea who accuser Sharon Bialek was. He added that he would not be stepping out of the presidential race.
Is Cain wise to remain in the presidential race? And does his defense of his reputation seem plausible?
My Answer: Cain is getting less plausible by the minute…
Posted in Election Watch, Media, No Excuses, Political Strategy, Politico Arena, Politics, Power
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Tagged 2012 campaign, Anthony Weiner, Gloria Feldt, Herman Cain, presidential race, sexual harassment, Sharon Bialek
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When you have Kinky Friedman, shame on him, lauding Rick Perry’s charms, you must believe with perfect faith that the Politico Arena question of the day can only be answered one way. Read on please and tell me what your answer would have been.

Arena Asks: Doubts about Gov. Rick Perry’s intellect have hounded him since he was first elected as a Texas state legislator nearly three decades ago.While Texas loyalist reject the suggestion, Perry seems to almost welcome the low bar, even cracking on the campaign trail that there were few differences between he and former President George Bush. Does Perry’s attitude threaten to derail his presidential race if he continues to compare himself to Bush?
My Answer: Dumb like a fox…
Posted in Election Watch, No Excuses, Political Strategy, Politico Arena, Politics, Power
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Tagged Al Gore, George W. Bush, Gloria Feldt, good 'ol boys, Kinky Friedman, political strategy, Politico Arena, presidential race, Rick Perry
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Politico’s Arena asked a really interesting question today. I’d love to know what you think and whether you agree with my assessment. Am I too optimistic? OMG I hope not!
Arena Asked: Rep. Michele Bachmann (Minn.) is drawing comparisons in her Republican presidential bid with another longshot candidate – Howard Dean, for a few months in 2003-04 the leading Democratic contender to challenge President George W. Bush. Both have drawn big summer crowds by pledging to confront
Posted in Election Watch, Leadership, Political Strategy, Politico Arena, Politics
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Tagged Barack Obama, Democrats, elections, Howard Dean, leadership, Michelle Bachmann, political strategy, presidential race, Republicans, Tea Party
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