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Herman Cain has said he was "po'" before he was poor. But he's not anymore. According to recently certified financial disclosure forms, the former pizza chain executive has an estimated net worth of somewhere between $2.9 million and $6.8 million.   The disclosure forms, which are required of all presidential candidates, show that Cain has benefited from his business acumen with investments in corporations such as Whirlpool and Coca-Cola. And he's been paid six-figure salaries for sitting on the boards of Whirlpool, Hallmark Cards and agricultural concern Agco.

Ending days of intense speculation, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain announced Saturday that he will suspend his unlikely campaign, citing the toll that weeks of sexual-harassment and adultery allegations have taken on his family.  “My wife, my family and I, we know that those false and unproved allegations are not true,” said Cain, whose wife, Gloria, stood behind him onstage as he made the announcement. “So one of the first declarations that I want to make to you today is that I am at peace with my God. I am at peace with my wife.

Reporting from Hopkinton, N.H. - Herman Cain has been surging in the fluid Republican presidential field, where voters seem to tire of their candidates almost as quickly as they rise. On Monday night, a North Carolina man who attended one of Mitt Romney's events told the candidate he was looking to settle an argument between his brother and a friend about whether Romney or Cain had more impressive private-sector experience. “I'm undecided so I wanted to give you a chance to convince me,” he said.

Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain, already reeling from sexual harassment claims and rocked anew by allegations of adultery, has told supporters he is preparing to make a major announcement Saturday. That set off widespread speculation Friday that the former chief executive of Godfather's Pizza, who briefly enjoyed front-runner status in the Republican presidential campaign, would drop out of the race. Cain, whose businessman's approach to issues and lack of elective experience appealed to voters weary of career politicians, refused to tip his hand Friday in South Carolina, where he held a town hall meeting with supporters.

There is something charming about Herman Cain, who has been campaigning like crazy in Iowa for months. Though he scores low in the polls and is only an average fundraiser,Republicans here really, really like the guy. They loved it Thursday night at the Ames presidential debate when he was asked to explain a campaign trail remark that the U.S. should put up a 20-foot electrified fence along the Mexican border. “America's got to learn how to take a joke,” replied Cain. Photos: Scenes From Iowa - Republicans at the State Fair On the campaign trail, Iowans have responded positively when Cain insists the American court system is in danger from creeping Sharia-ism.

Herman Cain tested the national spotlight Sunday as the Republican presidential primary's newest front-runner. Facing tough questions during a 25-minute one-on-one interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," Cain acknowledged that his plan to simplify the tax code would raise taxes for “some” people and clarified his position that he doesn't believe abortion should be an option in instances of rape and incest. Scrapping the current federal tax code - which he described as a “10-million-word mess” - would eliminate a host of invisible taxes and eventually reduce prices, Cain said.

After a difficult week on the campaign trail, Republican presidential contender Herman Cain took a pass on critiquing rival Rick Perry's performance in the debate Wednesday night, but told an enthusiastic crowd of supporters at a Ypsilanti diner: "I think we came through that one looking pretty good. " "Perry couldn't remember nothin'!” a man shouted as Cain took the microphone at the Big Sky Diner, where more than 100 people gathered to greet him. But Cain - who has surged in the polls as the Texas governor has fallen back - seemed determined to stay above the fray.

If you had one guess at Herman Cain's favorite movie, what would it be? It's not a trick question (and no, it's not "Disclosure," that 1994 film with Michael Douglas and Demi Moore about reverse sexual harassment.). Cain's favorite film, at least according to the Washington Times, is “The Godfather.” Always with an eye toward marketing, Cain, the former chief executive officer of Godfather's Pizza, cited the widely beloved mob flick and winked as he gave the answer.

With the glare of a spotlight that seems to be growing ever hotter, Herman Cain will try to resume campaigning Wednesday with a full plate of events in the D.C. region. Cain is scheduled to spend the morning in Northern Virginia before journeying to Capitol Hill, a scene that promises to be a raging media circus. Cain is expected to address the congressional healthcare caucus before meeting privately with GOP lawmakers at a private club near the Capitol. Looming over the proceedings, however, will be the now very real possibility that details of both of the alleged sexual harassment incidents stemming from Cain's tenure at the National Restaurant Assn.

Ending days of intense speculation, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain announced Saturday that he will suspend his unlikely campaign, citing the toll that weeks of sexual-harassment and adultery allegations have taken on his family.  “My wife, my family and I, we know that those false and unproved allegations are not true,” said Cain, whose wife, Gloria, stood behind him onstage as he made the announcement. “So one of the first declarations that I want to make to you today is that I am at peace with my God. I am at peace with my wife.

If you had one guess at Herman Cain's favorite movie, what would it be? It's not a trick question (and no, it's not "Disclosure," that 1994 film with Michael Douglas and Demi Moore about reverse sexual harassment.). Cain's favorite film, at least according to the Washington Times, is “The Godfather.” Always with an eye toward marketing, Cain, the former chief executive officer of Godfather's Pizza, cited the widely beloved mob flick and winked as he gave the answer.

After a difficult week on the campaign trail, Republican presidential contender Herman Cain took a pass on critiquing rival Rick Perry's performance in the debate Wednesday night, but told an enthusiastic crowd of supporters at a Ypsilanti diner: "I think we came through that one looking pretty good. " "Perry couldn't remember nothin'!” a man shouted as Cain took the microphone at the Big Sky Diner, where more than 100 people gathered to greet him. But Cain - who has surged in the polls as the Texas governor has fallen back - seemed determined to stay above the fray.

It was less a spirited political debate than a high-class college symposium. Or perhaps a Vulcan mind meld. Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich came together Saturday night at a sprawling golf resort here for what was billed as a debate over entitlements. But to call it a debate was a misnomer. The Republican rivals for the presidential nomination are good friends; there was nary a disagreement to be heard. Despite the fact that Cain, former chief executive of Godfather's Pizza, is known for his wit and ease onstage, it was Gingrich, the former history professor and House speaker, who was truly in his element.

With the glare of a spotlight that seems to be growing ever hotter, Herman Cain will try to resume campaigning Wednesday with a full plate of events in the D.C. region. Cain is scheduled to spend the morning in Northern Virginia before journeying to Capitol Hill, a scene that promises to be a raging media circus. Cain is expected to address the congressional healthcare caucus before meeting privately with GOP lawmakers at a private club near the Capitol. Looming over the proceedings, however, will be the now very real possibility that details of both of the alleged sexual harassment incidents stemming from Cain's tenure at the National Restaurant Assn.

For months, Herman Cain floated under the radar as other candidates for the Republican presidential nomination were poked, prodded and scrutinized by a voracious national media. A businessman with no elective office experience, Cain could say anything he wanted — and did — because few were paying attention. Then Cain unleashed his catchy 9-9-9 tax reform plan. He won a straw poll in Florida and vaulted into the top tier, tying or besting front-runner Mitt Romney in some polls.

Herman Cain has said he was "po'" before he was poor. But he's not anymore. According to recently certified financial disclosure forms, the former pizza chain executive has an estimated net worth of somewhere between $2.9 million and $6.8 million.   The disclosure forms, which are required of all presidential candidates, show that Cain has benefited from his business acumen with investments in corporations such as Whirlpool and Coca-Cola. And he's been paid six-figure salaries for sitting on the boards of Whirlpool, Hallmark Cards and agricultural concern Agco.

For months, Herman Cain floated under the radar as other candidates for the Republican presidential nomination were poked, prodded and scrutinized by a voracious national media. A businessman with no elective office experience, Cain could say anything he wanted — and did — because few were paying attention. Then Cain unleashed his catchy 9-9-9 tax reform plan. He won a straw poll in Florida and vaulted into the top tier, tying or besting front-runner Mitt Romney in some polls.

The morning after Herman Cain took center stage during a debate at Dartmouth College, he got a chance to deliver his unfiltered message to members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. “You must be doing something right when you get arrows in your back,” Cain said on the House floor Wednesday, alluding to the criticism of his 9-9-9 economic plan. “This is the first time arrows have felt really, really good.” While Mitt Romney has a huge lead in New Hampshire preference polls, Cain said he believed he had a good chance of cutting into the former Massachusetts governor's support because voters would be drawn by his plan to throw out the current tax code and replace it with a 9% sales tax, a 9% income tax and a 9% tax on corporations.

A video of a 1990s-era Herman Cain signing an ode to pizza to the tune of John Lennon's "Imagine" now making the rounds on the Web is hotter than an extra-large double cheese. It was uncovered by the Omaha World-Herald in the course of doing a story on the presidential candidate's days as chief executive of the Godfather's Pizza chain. Cain lived in Omaha for most of the 1990s. As Slate first reported, the lyrics of the song go like this: Imagine there's no pizza I couldn't if I tried Eating only tacos Or Kentucky Fried Imagine only burgers It's frightening and sad You're lucky you have pizza To feed your kids for you Only frosting or cookies And no dishes you must do Imagine eating pizza Each and every day The World-Herald story has who knew Cain in those days crediting him with helping to stabilize the Godfather's chain.

Republican presidential aspirant Herman Cain acknowledged Sunday that his plan to simplify the tax code would raise taxes for some people, and he said his opposition to abortion was absolute. Cain has proposed a "9-9-9" plan — a 9% personal income tax, a 9% corporate tax and a 9% federal sales tax. Scrapping the current federal tax code, which he described as a "10-million-word mess," would eliminate a host of invisible taxes and eventually reduce prices, he said. But some economists say the plan would shift the tax burden further from the rich to the poor and middle class.