Herman Cain’s WSB Radio show on hiatus; Erick Erickson takes over
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Herman Cain, after three years on AM750 and now 95.5FM News/Talk WSB, aired his final show Tuesday night so he could pursue a possible presidential bid.
Program Director Pete Spriggs dubs it a “hiatus.”
“Depending how it goes and what he decides and how successful he is,” Spriggs said, ” it could be a very long-term hiatus from the air. He has the exploratory committee to explore the possibility of running for president. It’ s been impossible to do that as it needs to be done across the country and do his talk show.”
Beginning Thursday, Cain will be replaced in the 7 to 10 p.m. time slot by Erick Erickson, who joined WSB Radio last month and whose show had been airing from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Financial expert Dave Ramsey, who left 640/WGST-AM at the end of 2010 and joined WSB Radio, will cover 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. He had been airing from midnight to 3 a.m.
Cain, a conservative businessman who also subbed for Neal Boortz over the years, will talk with Erickson from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday night, according to Erickson on his website www.redstate.com.
Erickson has been contributing to CNN’s “John King, USA” for the past few months from 7 to 8 p.m. Erickson did not say how he will reconcile that responsibility but said he will remain with CNN, as well as run his website.
Because of Federal Communications Commission equal-time provisions, if Cain runs for office, it would complicate his ability to air a radio show because an opponent would have the right to request “equal time.”
Spriggs said that is not an issue yet since Cain has not officially declared he was running for office.
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JeezLouise
February 2nd, 2011
2:17 pm
@YDWD
I’m with you. Some people just DO NOT get it. I make well over $100k/yr and have my hand out for NOTHING EXCEPT the compensation that I EARN. They can only speak to the proaganda that is perpetuated. The truth of the matter is, people who are not of the Black community that operates in the mindset of people like you and I cannot seem to wrap their minds around the idea that we possess a knowledge BASED UPON OUR EXPERIENCES that they just cannot relate to. So for us to be able to see through people like Herman Cain, Michael Steele and the like totally misses them. Because it escapes them, they can only resort to what’s comfortable – the proganda. They fail to understand that we see the big picture of our people’s condition and who is responsible for what. They however do not give us credit for having this understanding though because they have bought into once again, the propaganda. They just operate from the standpoint that we just became a certain way and ARE in a certain situation because we want to be..or that it’s just somehow our nature. They have not a clue. So with this they have no idea that there is an historical context that these guys are framed in. They have always been with us, serve a purpose, and fortunately have always been able to be sniffed out and exposed for what they really are.
RAISING CAIN 2012
February 2nd, 2011
2:24 pm
taken from this great article regarding Blacks and Republicans.
http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/04/post_11.html
“…There was a vigorous two party system in the South in 1876, but by 1896 there were hardly any Republicans elected to any state or federal offices at all. Why? Republican whites left the South and Republican blacks joined the Democrat Party instead. Many black men, supported by strong black women who could not vote but who could speak, resisted as long as they could, but when medical care for their families and purchasing supplies at stores was even denied to them, they relented. Black women had a name for men who quit the Republican Party and became Democrats – this process was known as “Crossing the Jordan” – and that name was “Uncle Tom.”"
So technically, if this article is true then wouldn’t calling a black man “uncle Tom” be a compliment??
jack
February 2nd, 2011
2:29 pm
Run Herman run! Herman is not a hollow suit he knows what he is talking about and can back it up. The worst thing that can happen is he looses and then he goes back to radio and becomes nationally syndicated.
DHD
February 2nd, 2011
2:32 pm
It’s funny how the Right gets accused of hate speech. Just read these posts by Libs.
Herman Cain has the right to run for president. He is a successful business man. He doesn’t quit just because he loses a local race or a statewide race. He is not a quitter. Have you ever heard of Abraham Lincoln? Did he ever lose a race? It is NO indication of future success.
Go Herman!!
Gman
February 2nd, 2011
2:35 pm
Everyone in the state of Georgia knows that Herman Cain doesn’t stand a snowballs chance in hell of even winning Georgia (his own state) in the primaries. And you all know why!
MR164
February 2nd, 2011
2:39 pm
Herman says “THERE ARE SOME NUTS OUT THEEEEERE!”
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Beowulf
February 2nd, 2011
2:44 pm
ALdC, how long does precious Obama continue to get a pass? It will always be “Bush’s fault” in some eyes. Notice that Herman Cain did not say it start under Obama, in fact he talks about it on his show. Bush did not help, but the underlying housing bubble began during Clinton years. Too many people getting houses they should not have. But how is he to convey all of that information into a simple speech? Point is, now is time for Obama to start getting some accountability for the state of the nation…
Chuck
February 2nd, 2011
3:04 pm
Herman, you are not in the same class as the President. Be for real. You can’t hold this mans jockstrap! What a joke.
Michael Beard
February 2nd, 2011
3:08 pm
Herman Cain cannot win anything. He is just wasting time and money. The republicans don’t give a doggone about African-Americans. That include Herman Cain as well as Clarence Thomas.
Whacks Eloquent
February 2nd, 2011
3:09 pm
I’d like to see President Obama try to run a corporation when he gets out of office…
Charles
February 2nd, 2011
3:11 pm
Hey HDB, Thats not an answer thats the rhetoric of people who want to keep you on a new plantation. I’m a black libertarian and I don’t think that idiotic. Maybe the author of that article has hasn’t a one sided point of view like most liberals or progressives. I can’t forgure out why these two parties can’t see how too many American people are tired of both parties.
Black Conservative
February 2nd, 2011
3:13 pm
Run Herm Run!!!! It will be interesting to see who will support him with their $$$$. It IS unfortunate that there are large populations of both whites and blacks who vote republican or democrat, respectively, solely because it is status quo for them to do so.
It will be interesting to see if Herm does authentically approach the black community for support. If he does, he may be surprised by the response. However, his timing is wrong as 2012 will be a big Obama win.
My recommendation to Herm, stay away from the Hannity talking points and challenge Strawberry Short Cake head-on.
Black Conservative
February 2nd, 2011
3:16 pm
Hey Whack – you voted for Bush and he ran every corporation he touched into the ground. In fact, you have a lot of people who vote and support republicans running corporations into the ground. So what is your smart a$$ point?
Whacks Eloquent
February 2nd, 2011
3:18 pm
“Strawberry Short Cake”? Now that’s funny!
I like her enthusiasm, but let her be a cabinet appointment. Sec of Interior right up her alley I think.
If Herman can stick to his guns on fiscal responsibility, it will totally resonate with the “new” voters that came to the polls this past November. Call them tea partiers or whatever, but they will like Mr. Cain…
Black Conservative
February 2nd, 2011
3:19 pm
@M Beard – I concur! Call it the Cam Newton affect. Auburn folks loved him when he was on the football field….but let him show up at daddy’s house in E. Cobb with his daughter and see how hard he cheers…
Black Conservative
February 2nd, 2011
3:22 pm
@DHD – walk a week as an African American man and you will face a different reality.
gdubs
February 2nd, 2011
3:25 pm
Lets not forget that about this time last election cycle the name Obama was no where near a household name. While Obama had held political office it was for a miniscule amount of time before he started campaigning for President. Cain has some real-world business experience and success that shouldn’t be looked over. Is he gunna be the nominee, probably not, but don’t count him out, Id put money down he lasts alot longer than you all think
Demetrio
February 2nd, 2011
3:26 pm
BryanG, losing state elections and running for president has happened before. But then again, you were probably playing hookie the day they talked about Abraham Lincoln in your government school.
Whitey
February 2nd, 2011
3:35 pm
Unlike the current occupant of the White House, Herman Cain is a Black man that has actually accomplished things in his life, solved problems and hired/employed people.
He will get my vote in the primary and I will send his campaign money.
Herman Cain / Michelle Bachman in 2012 !
gdubs
February 2nd, 2011
3:36 pm
whitey your not helping the cause, your comment does nothing to convince the other side. thanks though
TrishaDishaWarEagle
February 2nd, 2011
3:38 pm
Democrats, aka those people I would watch choke to death rather than lend a hand with the heimlich, dare think ANYONE is less experienced than Dolemite Hussein? Anyway, good luck to you , Mr. Cain..you would make a great VP nominee and split the black vote against the kenyan. It doesn;t much matter who the GOP nominates, as long as food and fuel price inflation continues..and it will..19+% real unemployment which won;t be cured in the next 5 years, much less 1 1/2 years, dooms hussein-o to one term.
Whacks Eloquent
February 2nd, 2011
3:39 pm
Black Conservative,
I actually voted for Gore first time around, though I liked McCain in the primaries in 2000. Never a Bush fan, though he won some respect for me in his handling of 9/11. Kerry made me sick, what a pompous man, so that was a no-brainer. 2008 was difficult, did not like McCain nearly as much. Huckabee was best choice left by time I went to primaries, but initially I liked Fred Thompson. What a disappointment he turned out to be…
Democrat but Independent thinker
February 2nd, 2011
3:40 pm
@Roekest….
I am a African American tax paying, gainfully employed man that believes that Herman Cain has more listeners that are against him than he believes. I worked in corporate america for 15 years and I was a successful executive because I fit in and didn’t buck the system, but as soon as I ran across several caucasian executives who thought I would kiss their butts because i was in the position because I was supposedly the favored Black Man and I didn’t kiss their butts. They made life miserable for me until I decided enough was enough.
Point Being… Im not racist but im a black man in a white’s mans world. And as long as i exist with mediocre power Im good but if i get into a position of power in a white man’s world. Im TOAST. Herman thinks he can beat Obama because he is black and he was successful in turnaround a pizza business. Crickets………………………………………………………………… Morever…..Godfathers Pizza????????…..
There are many smart people in the world but that doesnt qualify them for President. And Herman has a BAD TEMPER. Anyone that comes at him with a valid argument he raises his voice and starts Yelling at them. And you say u’d vote for HIM. Crickets……………………………………..
Whacks Eloquent
February 2nd, 2011
3:40 pm
oops…should have said Bush “won some respect from me”
TrishaDishaWarEagle
February 2nd, 2011
3:41 pm
BTW I will buy WGST a shiney new 9 volt battery if they need it, which hopefully will double their signal strength after 6pm and allow me to hear George Noori..just let me know..
Democrat but Independent thinker
February 2nd, 2011
3:45 pm
@TrishaDishaWarEagle
Every time you comment on any political blog..your comments stink with racism. Start educating yourself on the facts. And PEOPLE..the president of these United States name is President Barack Obama.. not Barack…not Obama…not Kenyan… Not Hussein….
I pray your kids have a wider view of the world than the tunnel/racist approach you all take in this life.
Whacks Eloquent
February 2nd, 2011
3:45 pm
Democrat @ 3:40
I respectfully ask you to look at my list I posted at 12:36 – his resume is much more than turning around and buying out a pizza company. He has literally 3 decades of the Midas touch in business…
Bad temper did not stop John McCain from being candidate, and he turns dang bright red too!
Herman has my vote today!
RParker
February 2nd, 2011
3:49 pm
Herman Cain could be a great candidate for the White House and for our country b/c philosophically he understands America better than many of the other candidates and better than the current occupant of 1600. I look forward to hearing what the man has to say.
Democrat but Independent thinker
February 2nd, 2011
3:54 pm
@Whack
I am well aware of Herman’s complete resume. And yes..John McCain has a temper as well and he is not the POTUS. Michael Steele was the Republican Chair ironically elected after Obama’s nomination to the Democrat Party. What was the ALL about??????? Anyone reading this comment knows what I’m speaking of without saying IT. Crickets>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Democrat but Independent thinker
February 2nd, 2011
3:57 pm
Being as opened minded as I am…. I would welcome a Herman Cain nomination for the GOP and a Pres Barack Obama political vote. I would welcome the debates and the best man wins. BUT that will never happen. 2 Black men in America running for President at the same time. Not in my lifetime.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
February 2nd, 2011
4:01 pm
@DBIT
I do not respect your opinion, because you think a black man should be immune from riddicule..and I do not buy into the idea that a collectivist piece of sh*t has to be respected just because idiots elected him to office..but to be fair, I hate obama voters as much as I hate Hussein-o himself..and HUSSEIN is his name..like it or not.
To keep it topical, I do think anyone with a successful private sector track record beats anyone with a simple public sector grifting background, thus Herman Cain will be a good candidate, and Tarballs(oil, not color) Hussein is a very bad president.
The Big Cat
February 2nd, 2011
4:06 pm
This will be interesting. I like to sit back and watch how moronic liberals prove themselves to be when a Black man dares to leave the Liberal Plantation and have a different view on things. The Democratic Party has done more to hold Blacks in economic slavery than anything that the KKK, White Power, Skinheads, etc. could ever do. The KKK should give the Democratic Party a lifetime achievement award at thier next gathering.
missingRoyal
February 2nd, 2011
4:06 pm
This should have been Royal’s time….. Just damn….
Cletus Dooley Earnhardt SR.
February 2nd, 2011
4:12 pm
I will vote for him whennever he getts rid of that aweful tan!
-GO UGA!
Democrat but Independent thinker
February 2nd, 2011
4:12 pm
@Trisha… your problem is you have hate in your heart for the wrong reasons. And get your facts straight. I didn;t say a black man shouldn’t be without ridicule. Your one of millions of people that do not believe in Equality.
Success is not measured by private or public status. Success is measured by one accomplishing one’s personally goals. The problem with the world, GOP, Democrat Parties is selfiness and greediness. What would Jesus had done ? Would he have blessed all the rich people and left the poor people to fend for themselves.
Eric
February 2nd, 2011
4:16 pm
Herman Cain off the air is a good thing, plain and simple.
gdubs
February 2nd, 2011
4:17 pm
air america is off the air is a good thing, only difference is one chose to be
Democrat but Independent thinker
February 2nd, 2011
4:18 pm
Some of us are in the middle…most of you all or too far to the right and too far to the left. Were actually the swaying vote. Come join us…
Kunfoosed
February 2nd, 2011
4:19 pm
Frankly, I don’t want politicians running private companies and I don’t want business owners running Washington. The free enterprise system operates completely differently than the constitutionally-mandated political system that we pride ourselves in. Besides, have you noticed how many companies have FAILED or continue to bilk us? As if that’s what we want in Washington.
My, how easily “you people” are cowed into believing something just because the guy on the radio tells you to.
Black Conservative
February 2nd, 2011
4:20 pm
@ Trisha – u r very simple in your thinking and emotions. Hate is very un-Christian, therefore you must be struggling in your own mess.
@Big Cat – you are mis-guided…much of what young blacks do to themselves (you know the negatives) have just about put the Klan out of business.
Black Conservative
February 2nd, 2011
4:26 pm
@Kunfoosed – LOL!!! People seem to forget the these radio heads (Hannity, Limb, Cain, etc.) do what they do because it is profitable!!!! They provide political entertainment, while hoodwinking and bamboozling their “believers” all the way to the bank!
Incredulous
February 2nd, 2011
4:26 pm
Talk about delusions of grandeur!!!
Eric
February 2nd, 2011
4:29 pm
Black Conservative, I couldn’t agree more. Limbaugh, Hannity, Beck, Cain, etc. are laughing all the way to the bank. They could care less about the average guy on the street.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
February 2nd, 2011
4:29 pm
@BC, I’m very deep and nuanced..I don’t value things just because a old book of fables tells me to…that would be simple and programmed.. I’m not christian precisely because I can’t think of anything more idiotic than loving ones enemies..you wind up nailed to a cross doing that..and yes, those who want to tax me more to pay for the poor damn downtrodden(who always seem to be downtrodden..maybe they are just failures..ever think of that?) that I could personally care less about, are my enemy.
Eric
February 2nd, 2011
4:32 pm
TrishaDisha – Your compassion for your fellow man is touching.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
February 2nd, 2011
4:32 pm
Item: Rodney Ho…track down why on I-285 east between i-20 and i-675 , there seems to be AM radio disruption of the mexican mariachi variety..and it’s regardless of frequency…and only AM band
Black Conservative
February 2nd, 2011
4:37 pm
@Trisha – then you should excuse yourself from the US and it’s Constitution. I will take the Judeo-Christian values of this country over anything you can dream up. You seem to be more of a dictator or fascists. LEAVE NOW!!
Morehouse College, Class of 1991
February 2nd, 2011
4:37 pm
I won’t toss out the “Uncle Tom” card, which, point of fact, is used incorrectly if you read Tom Sawyer (Uncle Tom was actually a hero). But, as a Morehouse College graduate, I am ashamed to have Herman Cain as an alum and member of my school’s board of trustees.
This is a pure publicity stunt and an effort to further promote Cain as the “African American Sean Hanity.” He is nothing but an ideologue. Case in point:
Last year on his show, “Mary” called. From the sound of her voice she was an elderly Caucasian woman. Long story short, she went on a long rant about President Obama being “un-American,” “a Muslim,” and a Muslim plant “sent to undermine our country.”
Instead of kindly correcting her — as John McCain famously did to a similarly misguided white woman during one of his campaign rallies during the presidential race — McCain just said “uh-huh, uh-huh, Mary, you’re right.”
I lost all respect for him after that. At least McCain, in the midst of a hotly contested race, had the character and manhood to step up and correct a potential voter. I’m positive that his actions that day cost him at least a couple hundred thousand votes. Cain, however, in his zeal to be “the national Black conservative voice,” couldn’t bring himself to be professional and do what he knew was the right thing.
Democrat but Independent thinker
February 2nd, 2011
4:41 pm
@Konfussed and@Black Conservative…… DITTO..my sentiments..