No network was interested in airing Herman Cain's 7-minute teabagger response last night

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/24/herman-cain-speech-tea-party-state-of-the-union_n_1229060.html

Herman Cain Speech: Former GOP Presidential Candidate To Give Tea Party State Of The Union Response

First Posted: 01/24/2012 5:14 pm Updated: 01/24/2012 5:22 pm

<snip>"Herman Cain has been a steadfast advocate for the values of the Tea Party and the practical solutions needed to solve the problems that face our nation. By following President Obama, Cain will have an opportunity to square off with the failed policies of the Obama administration," Sal Russo, chief strategist of the Tea Party Express, the nation's largest Tea Party political action committee, said in a statement announcing Cain's speech. "Whether it is a flat tax, a fair tax or a combination of the two, reforming the tax code must be a priority. Americans want straight talk and honest solutions, and Herman Cain will deliver a pro-growth message strongly and clearly."

While the Tea Party may be standing behind Cain, it doesn't look like the news networks are. Fox News, MSNBC and CNN all told the Atlantic Wire on Tuesday afternoon that they had no plans to broadcast his approximately 7-minute address. The lack of interest in the broadcast will force viewers to watch Cain speak online.

Cain has been doing his best to remain in the media spotlight after suspending his presidential campaign last year in the wake of numerous claims that he'd sexually harassed female co-workers while head of the National Restaurant Association. He launched his Cain Connections campaign earlier this year, which he's since promoted by offering the "unconventional" endorsement of "the people" and appearing with comedian Stephen Colbert in South Carolina for a rally the day before the state's GOP presidential primary.

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Not even Fox? This guy is radioactive.

[WI_DEM]

1. The tea party? have they one elected congress person?

No! they are republicans.

[pinboy3niner]

2. The 3 people who streamed it thought it was pretty good

[Happyhippychick]

3. I'll broadcast it right here: 9-9-9. 9-9-9. 9-9-9. 9-9-9. 9-9-9. 9-9-9.

Shall I go on?

[pinboy3niner]

5. You left out this...

(Old Sci-Fi movie poster updated by DUer GReedDiamond)

[GReedDiamond]

6. I thought that looked familiar...nt

[pinboy3niner]

7. You did a great job

And I'm always happy to credit you for your work.

[GReedDiamond]

8. Thanks, you're too kind...nt

[Javaman]

4. he was fox news useful tool until

cain shot himself with a bazooka in the foot over his fling.

[julian09]

9. The guy has nothing and is an ignoramus

He can't cash in like Palin did, he is a joke and a bad one at that.

[lpbk2713]

10. It would have only been an infomercial for Cain anyhow.

He's milking all he can in conjunction with his book and paid appearance tour.



"And don't forget to pick up some pizza in the lobby. Reasonably priced, of course."

[Tarheel_Dem]

11. And what's more important, Tarheel_Dem "wasn't interested in" hearing it either.

Let's prioritize here.