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BY LYNDSEY GARZA
Herman Cain was a CEO of a pizzeria-turned GOP candidate — but he’s now heading back
to radio. CNN has the story.
“Herman Cain is getting a new gig — he’ll replace radio talk show host, Neal Boortz.
He’s retiring from his nationally syndicated program. He will take over January 21, of
next year, that’s Inauguration Day.”
“The Neal Boortz Show”, has ran on Atlanta’s News/Talk WSB for 40 years. A self-described
libertarian, Boortz has the audience of more than 6 million nationwide on 230 radio stations.
The New York Times voices support for Cain, calling the show “a natural segue” for
the former GOP candidate. Vice president of Atlanta’s WSB raises the same sentiment...
“Herman Cain is the logical successor for Neal. He is very well known, passionate about
his beliefs, not afraid to speak his mind and our listeners have shown they love him.”
Not everyone is as convinced though. The Los Angeles Times notes...
“Cain is known to many as the high point of weirdness in the 2012 GOP primary. … a
conservative with a boastful style, a catchy tax plan and his own gospel album.”
Before launching his bid for GOP candidacy, Cain hosted his own radio show in Atlanta
for three years. While campaigning, Cain abruptly suspended his GOP pursuit when the news of
a 13-year affair surfaced alongside *** harassment allegations. MSNBC reporters have
a little fun with the return of the Cain Train.
“It is worth noting that Herman Cain only suspended the campaigns, you know? He is never
going to stop running for president and the Grio endorses Herman Cain continuing to run
for president to entertain us forever and ever, amen!”
But alas, Cain recently told listeners for all practical purposes he’s “done” with
politics.