Herman Cain nixes appearance on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
A spokeswoman for Herman Cain confirmed this morning that the former GOP presidential candidate was approached by ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” to appear on this season’s competition
.
But Cain nixed the idea. “He can’t dance in an eight-count. He can only dance in a nine-count,” said Lisa Reichert, Cain’s executive assistant.
Nine-count. Get it? 9-9-9.
“Dancing with the Stars” has learned the advantages of mixing the quick-step with politics. Its 2010 season featured Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, and former U.S. House majority leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas.
But wait, there’s more. USA Today reports that show producers were also eyeing Michele Bachmann.
Competitors for the 2012 season are to be announced Feb. 28. No doubt an attempt to compete for attention with that day’s primaries in Michigan and Arizona.
- By Jim Galloway, Political Insider
For instant updates, follow me on Twitter, or connect with me on Facebook.
Tell us what you think about the site
Customer Care »
Vacation stops, manage subscriptions and more
AJC Services
Sections
Other Editions
Visitor Agreement | Privacy Statement
© 2013 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
87 comments Add your comment
UGA 1999
February 14th, 2012
2:26 pm
td…..funny isn’t it.
Buckhead Boy
February 14th, 2012
2:40 pm
td, I have no idea who Alan West may be, But, if you are referring to Allen West, I suspect that he’s too busy right now moving to a new district in Florida in an attempt to preserve his current position than to entertain another.
WOW
February 14th, 2012
2:50 pm
@ TD
Your numbers were taken before the Wasserman-Shultz insult or the send the liberals packing insult. Which is why the Republican Party of Fla allowed him to be drawn out of his district. West should be more concerned with winning re-election to his district than national office.
If Im not mistaken President Obama won West’s district in 2008 and every recent poll of Florida I’ve seen has him beating Romney and Newt statewide.
UGA 1999
February 14th, 2012
2:52 pm
WOW….your polls are wrong. Right now Romney is leading in Floriday in nearly every poll. Obama will not carry Florida this time.
WOW
February 14th, 2012
2:59 pm
@UGA
Real Clear Politics which averages the polls has Obama up in Florida and nationally.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/fl/florida_romney_vs_obama-1883.html
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/us/general_election_romney_vs_obama-1171.html
Becky
February 14th, 2012
2:59 pm
Batman is going to be VP? Isn’t that who Alan West is?
td
February 14th, 2012
3:00 pm
WOW
February 14th, 2012
2:50 pm
@ TD
Your numbers were taken before the Wasserman-Shultz insult or the send the liberals packing insult.
Show me the latest poll numbers? I did a Google search and there were only two sets found and this was the latest.
Becky
February 14th, 2012
3:03 pm
Poor Calista-she has to “entertain” noot this evening for Valentines Day. ick
UGA 1999
February 14th, 2012
3:05 pm
WOW….my point was that it is a virtual tie. I just do not think that Obama is going to carry Florida. There is still a long way to go.
UGA 1999
February 14th, 2012
3:06 pm
Becky….You sound jealous!
WOW
February 14th, 2012
3:21 pm
@ TD
http://www.browardbeat.com/exclusive-allen-west-poll-voters-love-him-or-hate-him/
Large unfavorabilities, which is why he had to change districts.
Midday open thread | Hotspyer – Breaking News from around the web
February 14th, 2012
3:30 pm
[...] Cain was invited to appear on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. And gosh, his assistant sure had a clever response: But Cain nixed the idea. “He can’t dance in an eight-count. He can only dance in a [...]
deegee
February 14th, 2012
3:40 pm
I can’t believe that Herman turned down a national TV audience on a show that gets great ratings. I’m sure that the thought of showing up for practice every week and having to discipline one’s self for a number of weeks was overwhelming for him.
td
February 14th, 2012
3:43 pm
WOW
February 14th, 2012
3:21 pm
The pollster for this story is a democrat activist. Like I said before the Orlando paper seems to be a more creditable source.
Herman Cain Passes on Reality TV Show
February 14th, 2012
3:44 pm
[...] upcoming season of ABC’s Reality TV Show “Dancing with the Stars,” according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution. But Cain nixed the idea. “He can’t dance in an eight-count. He can only dance in a [...]
DannyX
February 14th, 2012
3:45 pm
“Right now Romney is leading in Floriday in nearly every poll.”
WRONG
The 2 most recent Florida polls
Rasmussen 2-9
Obama +3
NBC Poll 1-25
Obama +8
Herman Cain turns down “Dancing with the Stars” | Saint Petersblog
February 14th, 2012
3:48 pm
[...] Herman Cain confirmed that he was approached by ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” to appear on this season’s competition but nixed the idea, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
WOW
February 14th, 2012
3:58 pm
Of course the numbers are wrong. Never mind the other antidotal evidence behind the numbers, changing districts, etc…
Prez Obozo
February 14th, 2012
4:08 pm
I will be so glad when this show & others permanently ends. Most people who watch this can’t even tell you who is running for president.
td
February 14th, 2012
4:10 pm
WOW
February 14th, 2012
3:58 pm
So the man is moving to a safer district with more conservatives in it. How many times has that happened in Georgia? Does Barrow come to mind.
My point is that he would make a great VP for someone like Romney because he has the Tea Party and hard core conservative credibility. He would also pull Obama’s numbers down in the African American from 96% to maybe 90%.
Standford
February 14th, 2012
4:19 pm
Herman can’t be seen dancing – he’s a Baptist preacher!
Dancing is the #2 sin right behind being a DEMOCRAT!
It would be interesting though if his “partner” was Newt’s wife; preachers love other men’s’ wives more than fried chicken.
Frederick Douglass
February 14th, 2012
4:26 pm
td
It really bothers you that blacks basically prefer to vote for Obama doesn’t it? Did you get this upset in 2004 when 58 million mostly white voters elected that never to be mentioned again dude from Texas?
Herman Cain Turns Down ‘Dancing with the Stars’ | Con Games
February 14th, 2012
5:03 pm
[...] The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that former presidential candidate Herman Cain turned down an offer to appear on the next season of Dancing with the Stars, and that he did so with his typical panache. [...]
Opie
February 14th, 2012
5:18 pm
Auntie Christ, Nuff said. You put those idiots in their place. I love it.
RadioLady
February 14th, 2012
5:19 pm
When did he become a Star?
honested
February 14th, 2012
5:57 pm
Nice long thread to arrive at:
Hermie would be a loser on dancing with the stars (see tom delay).
Obama wins Florida (again).
Allen West will be lucky to just be an in-state loudmouth after the election.
DWTS Season 14 Rumor Update On Herman Cain And Michele Bachmann | Pure Dancing with the Stars
February 14th, 2012
6:16 pm
[...] of politicians Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann dancing on Dancing With The Stars. Well today, AJC.com is reporting that Dancing With The Stars did indeed approach GOP Presidential hopeful, Herman Cain [...]
Celebrity Is Warping the Career Incentives for Politicians
February 14th, 2012
6:33 pm
[...] dropping out of Election 2012, Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann were reportedly contacted by Dancing with the Stars producers about competing [...]
While you were working… – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs
February 14th, 2012
6:39 pm
[...] Herman Cain reportedly turned down "Dancing With the Stars" because he could only dance a nine-count. [AJC] [...]
Boring
February 14th, 2012
6:45 pm
He declined. So What? This is no big story and Jim must be getting low on material to trigger discussions.
Celebrity Is Warping the Career Incentives for Politicians : CareerHelper.info – Helping you make the right Career choices! | Jobs | Career info | Career help |
February 14th, 2012
9:22 pm
[...] dropping out of Election 2012, Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann were reportedly contacted by Dancing with the Stars producers about competing [...]
POLITICAL WIRE’S HEADLINES – 2/15 « Accomack County Democrats
February 14th, 2012
10:39 pm
[...] Herman Cain confirmed that he was approached by ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” to appear on this season’s competition but nixed the idea, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
Celebrity Is Warping the Career Incentives for Politicians
February 15th, 2012
12:40 am
[...] dropping out οf Election 2012, Herman Cain аnd Michele Bachmann wеrе reportedly contacted bу Dancing wіth thе [...]
The American Spectator : The Spectacle Blog : The Day Ahead: Wednesday, February 15
February 15th, 2012
9:10 am
[...] Hermain Cain turns down Dancing with the Stars offer (AJC) [...]
Bachmann Not Joining ‘Dancing With the Stars’ - ABC News
February 15th, 2012
1:09 pm
[...] an eight-count. He can only dance in a nine-count,” Lisa Reichert, Cain’s spokeswoman, told the Atlanta Journal Constitution, playing off Cain’s 9-9-9 plan for tax [...]
missmollie
February 15th, 2012
2:24 pm
Good….
missmollie
February 15th, 2012
4:05 pm
Three of the GOP candidates have about as much chance as a “snowball in hell in winning the POTUS Run those ads Romney….don’t be timid!!! You are the only candidate that can compete with the incumbent. Stand your ground and don’t let some of the biased media “rain on your parade” You have done your homework; planned your strategy and are in it for the long haul. Beware of the distractors in Ga, Ala, Miss and maybe Michigan. You are the best candidate, IMO
.