Huntsman tells National Press Club that the people “are getting screwed.”
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Huntsman Lays Out Free Market Populist Plan to End Culture of Crony Capitalism in Washington
During an event at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. Monday, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain struck down the notion presented by reporters questioning if Cain believed his recent campaign success could be fueled by conservatives trying to prove that they are not racist. “This many white people can’t pretend that they like me,” said Cain . When asked if Cain thought frustration towards President Obama from many Americans had anything to do with the color of his skin, Cain said, “I don’t think people being uncomfortable with this president has anything to do with race. It is bad policy.” Cain said that there has been more racial tension than in recent years past because of the president’s rhetoric and policy, which Cain believes has ignited class warfare and divided the country. Cain has not shied away from addressing issues of race in the past. Cain’s Meet the Press interview earlier this month gained considerable media attention after Cain commented that he preferred the term ” Black American ” rather than African-American. The Washington Times notes that Cain has contrasted his black experience with that of President Obama, saying that after growing up in the racially segregated South, he’s still connected with the trials and travails of the black community. Cain said in early October that the president “has never been a part of the black experience in America.”
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Cain on Race: ‘This Many White People Can’t Pretend That They Like Me’
Herman Cain’s drama regarding sexual harassment claims that have dominated political headlines over the past 24 hours doesn’t seem to be waning. Earlier today, NBC news said it confirmed that one woman did, indeed, receive a settlement from the National Restaurant Association after she complained about Cain’s alleged inappropriate conduct. NBC News, though, is not disclosing the name of the woman. Earlier today, Cain appeared on Fox News , where he claimed that the allegations were “false” and “baseless.” What’s most interesting is that Cain claims that he has no knowledge of any settlement monies. Here are his words on the matter : “Outside of the Restaurant Association, absolutely not. If the restaurant association did a settlement, I am not — I wasn’t even aware of it and I hope it wasn’t for much, because nothing happened. So if there was a settlement, it was handled by some of the other officers that worked for me at the association. So the answer is absolutely not.” If the NBC report is true and someone can prove that Cain was aware of the payout, his campaign — and his image — could take a major hit. Of course, it’s possible that he knew nothing about the settlement, as he has indicated. Below, see Cain discuss these issues at the National Press Club earlier today:
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NBC News: A Settlement Was Paid Out in Cain Sexual Harassment Case
Daily Caller – At a recent luncheon at the National Press Club, Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul warned journalists that they could be placed on a “kill list” should the government deem them a threat to national security.
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Ron Paul warns journalists: You could be next on Obama’s ‘kill list’
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Michele Bachmann is riding pretty high right now with decent approval numbers compared to other GOP presidential hopefuls. But her greatest threat may not be in the race yet and her campaign manager Ed Rollins seemed to suggest as much after Bachmann spoke at the National Press Club last week. Following the luncheon, here’s what Rollins said about potential candidate Rick Perry , according to Politico: “Governor Perry would be a very credible candidate. I think we control our own environment, we don’t control his environment and at the end of the day, if he wants to get in, he gets in. He’s got a great [record] — he ought to stay in Texas and keep building jobs there.”
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Bachmann campaign nervous about potential Perry bid?
AP – Republican Michele Bachmann says scrutiny of her husband is out of bounds as she seeks the Republican presidential nomination. But her rules have changed since she attacked Democrat Barack Obama over comments his wife made three years ago.
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SPIN METER: Spouse standard shifts for Bachmann
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Reuters – Republican Newt Gingrich, who led a conservative resurgence in the mid-1990s as speaker of the U.S. House, will announce plans on Wednesday to run for president in 2012 as the race to challenge President Barack Obama picks up steam.
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Newt Gingrich to announce 2012 White House run
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The clip below’s from Big Journalism , ” NPR Chief: Point to Specific Stories Where We’re Biased “: But see Kerry Picket, at Washington Times , ” NPR CEO dodges questions on NPR willingness to accept donations from supporters of Muslim Brotherhood ” (audio): Following remarks to the National Press Club on Monday, NPR President Vivian Schiller refused to answer my questions about whether or not NPR would be willing to accept donations from any group that backed Sharia law or supported the Muslim Brotherhood … And Roger Simon nails it, ” The Protocols of the Elders of NPR .” Also, some lamestream media attention at NYT , ” Lawmakers’ Fire, NPR Sees New Setback “: The chief executive of NPR, Vivian Schiller, who is unrelated to Mr. Schiller, said in an interview that she was shocked by the comments. “I consider them an affront to NPR as a news organization; those comments were really contrary to what we stand for, everything we do,” she said, declining to single out specific comments because she did not want to repeat them. Mr. Schiller and another NPR executive who attended the lunch, Betsy Liley, were put on administrative leave, Ms. Schiller said, “while we review the situation.” Mr. [Ron] Schiller had been scheduled to leave NPR in the next several weeks for a job at the Aspen Institute, a move that officials said was unrelated to the video. In a statement issued later Tuesday, Mr. Schiller said: “While the meeting I participated in turned out to be a ruse, I made statements during the course of the meeting that are counter to NPR’s values and also not reflective of my own beliefs. I offer my sincere apology to those I offended.” Referring to his scheduled departure, he added, “In an effort to put this unfortunate matter behind us, NPR and I have agreed that my resignation is effective today.” Not reflective. Right. More at CNN, ” Activist says he targeted NPR because of Juan Williams firing ” (via Memeorandum ).
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Vivian Schiller Shocked — Shocked! — at NPR Exec’s Bigoted Attack on Racists Conservatives and Zionists Jews
AP – After two years on the job, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is getting a new assignment: President Barack Obama plans to nominate him to become the next U.S. ambassador to China.
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AP source: Obama to name Locke as China ambassador
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AP – Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee suggested in a radio interview that President Barack Obama’s childhood in Kenya shaped his worldview — even though Obama did not visit Kenya until he was in his 20s.
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FACT CHECK: Huckabee claims Obama grew up in Kenya
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